Coca Cola still uncontested leader among strongest global brands. - The Interbrand agency's 2008 list of best global brands illustrates changes in the brand hierarchy. Although Coca-Cola (US), number one in 2007, is still the world's uncontested brand leader with an estimated value of $66.67bn (+2% on last year's figures), the banking sector is on the decline with several players making net losses. Merrill Lynch (US) has experienced the sharpest fall from 22nd position to 34th place in the...