Apollo Research has announced the technology companies that received the most press coverage in July 2009 across Europe and the USA.
Despite all the hype from glowing brands such as Google and Apple it's Microsoft at the top for the seventh month in a row.
The themes that have been mentioned the most alongside Microsoft over the last 3 months are: Browsers, Desktop Computers, Linux, Operating Systems, Processors, and Chipsets.
In the US Microsoft was also top of the pile for press coverage but its deal with Yahoo pulled its new partner into second place ahead of Apple and search rival Google.
Companies mentioned more in the UK than in the US were BT, O2, Nokia and Nintendo. Companies mentioned more in the US than in the UK were AT&T, BlackBerry maker Research in Motion, Verizon and HP.
Top 15 Tech companies for press coverage (July 2009, UK)
- Microsoft
- Apple
- Google
- Sony
- Intel
- Microsoft X-Box and Games
- YouTube
- Yahoo
- IBM
- Nintendo
- BT Group
- O2
- Nokia
Top 15 Tech companies for press coverage (July 2009, US)
- Microsoft
- Yahoo
- Apple
- Intel
- AT&T
- Amazon
- Sony
- IBM
- Research In Motion
- YouTube
- Verizon Business
- Hewlett-Packard
Hot stories for the top tech companies through July 2009:
Microsoft
FAQ: Microsoft's browser 'ballot screen'
Apple
Apple needs netbook quick warns IDC
Twitter
Twitter security threats explained
Sony
First Sony netbook available in UK next month
Facebook
Facebook welcomes 250 millionth user
Intel
Microsoft and Intel push Windows 7 app performance
Microsoft X-Box and Games
Microsoft shows off its cool stuff on Wave site
YouTube
YouTube boycott over channel redesign
Yahoo
Microsoft, Yahoo ink Bing deal
IBM
Nintendo
BT Group
O2
O2 resolves internet access issue for iPhone
Nokia
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