FutureBrand vs Red Antler:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, FutureBrand had more branded searches than Red Antler among brand strategy agencies worldwide. FutureBrand had about 6,600 branded searches, while Red Antler had 4,400. FutureBrand made up 9.2% of all brand strategy agency searches we track, and Red Antler accounted for 6.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about brand strategy agencies, Red Antler appeared in three of the five answers and FutureBrand in two. Red Antler was mentioned before FutureBrand in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
FutureBrand, about 50% more searches than Red Antler
Who does AI mention more?
Red Antler, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, FutureBrand in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Red Antler, named ahead of FutureBrand in 3 of 3 answers
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Top brand strategy agencies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Red Antler was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. FutureBrand was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Red Antler was listed before FutureBrand in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Siegel+Gale1st
Wolff Olins2nd
COLLINS3rd
Landor4th
Red Antler5th
Interbrand6th
FutureBrand7th
Pentagram8th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Siegel+Gale4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Red Antler3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
COLLINS3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Landor2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Interbrand2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Wolff Olins2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
FutureBrand2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Pentagram1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about brand strategy agencies
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which brand strategy agency should I hire?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best brand strategy agencies?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best brand strategy agency for a brand refresh?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“brand strategy agencies”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“brand positioning agency”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is FutureBrand or Red Antler more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for FutureBrand and Red Antler by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine brand strategy agencies we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for FutureBrand, Red Antler. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Landor | Interbrand | Wolff Olins | FutureBrand | Red Antler | Pentagram | Siegel+Gale | COLLINS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 39.3% | 21.4% | 14.3% | 9.5% | 7.8% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 43.1% | 19.2% | 12.8% | 10.4% | 7% | 2.7% | 3% | 1.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 46.4% | 17% | 11.3% | 9.2% | 7.5% | 3.3% | 3.6% | 1.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 43.5% | 15.9% | 15.8% | 8.6% | 7% | 3.9% | 3.8% | 1.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 39.4% | 18.2% | 14.2% | 9.4% | 7.7% | 5% | 4.2% | 1.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 35.8% | 19.9% | 15.8% | 10.5% | 7% | 5.9% | 3.4% | 1.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 36.5% | 16.3% | 13.1% | 19.5% | 5.8% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 1.5% |
| May 2026 | 44.8% | 16.6% | 13.3% | 10.8% | 5.9% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 46.1% | 17.1% | 13.7% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 3.6% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 40.9% | 18.5% | 14.8% | 9.8% | 6.6% | 4.4% | 3% | 1.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 42.5% | 19.1% | 12.6% | 10.2% | 6.8% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 46.4% | 17% | 13.8% | 9.2% | 6.1% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 1.7% |
How has the FutureBrand and Red Antler comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- FutureBrand was ahead of Red Antler in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, FutureBrand’s share of searches among brand strategy agencies worldwide moved from 9.5% to 9.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 8.1K to 6.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Red Antler’s share of searches among brand strategy agencies worldwide moved from 7.8% to 6.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.6K to 4.4K.
How did search popularity change for brand strategy agencies worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, FutureBrand lost share of searches among brand strategy agencies worldwide, from 10.2% to 9.2%.

In September 2026, Red Antler lost share of searches among brand strategy agencies worldwide, from 6.8% to 6.1%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using FutureBrand’s and Red Antler’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
FutureBrand
1 branded search term
- futurebrand
Red Antler
1 branded search term
- red antler
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