Interbrand has released their top brands of 2010. (you can also see the previous years as well). Some online reports show you which brands did well over the last several difficult years and which ones did not. There are conversations with CEOs talking about their brands and all kind of other good stuff to read and download. You can even download a free poster showing the top 100 brands. Enjoy. Click here to go to site.
Full link: 
http://www.interbrand.com/en/best-global-brands/best-global-brands-2008/best-global-brands-2010.aspx