BrandConnex: The exclusive awards-licensing agent for U.S. News & World Report.

Leverage ratings from a trusted, independent source to help your customers feel confident in choosing you.

If you've earned an award, are you taking full advantage of it?

U.S. News & World Report uses world-class data and technology to publish independent reporting, rankings, journalism and advice that has earned the trust of readers for more than 90 years.

Editorial integrity is our top priority. Licensing an award never affects current or future rankings.

Do award badges actually affect consumers’ decisions?

Independent research shows that when organizations display a badge in their advertising, consumers:

Remember the ad with the badge better.

Find the organization with the badge more credible.

Are more likely to select the organization with the badge for their needs.

“Inclusion on a respectable third-party list serves as a reputational badge of honor that has been shown to affect consumer decisions, including applications to a law school, visits to a hospital, and even product sales.”

Dr. Mathew Isaac - Chair, Department of Marketing, Seattle University

This research was conducted by an independent academic institution and is unaffiliated with U.S. News & World Report.

We work with companies of every size and industry.

From nationally-known to small regional brands, U.S. News & World Report rankings help customers make important life decisions at every level.

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Make the best use of your award!

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Bolster confidence in your brand
with one of the most trusted third-party recognitions—an award earned from U.S. News & World Report.

Bolster confidence in your hospital
with one of the most trusted third-party recognitions—an award earned from U.S. News & World Report.

Bolster confidence in your school
with one of the most trusted third-party recognitions—an award earned from U.S. News & World Report.

Bolster confidence in your product
with one of the most trusted third-party recognitions—an award earned from U.S. News & World Report.

Bolster confidence in your company with one of the most trusted third-party recognitions—an award earned from U.S. News & World Report.

Bolster confidence in your facility
with one of the most trusted third-party recognitions—an award earned from U.S. News & World Report.

Leverage ratings from a trusted, independent source to help your customers feel confident in choosing you.

If you've earned an award, are you taking full advantage of it?

Do award badges actually affect consumers’ decisions?

Independent research shows that when organizations display a badge in their advertising, consumers:

Remember the ad with the badge better.

Find the organization with the badge more credible.

Are more likely to select the organization with the badge for their needs.

We work with companies of every size and industry.

Connect With Us!

Make the best use of your award!

Bolster confidence in your brand with one of the most trusted third-party recognitions—an award earned from U.S. News & World Report.

Bolster confidence in your hospital with one of the most trusted third-party recognitions—an award earned from U.S. News & World Report.

Bolster confidence in your school with one of the most trusted third-party recognitions—an award earned from U.S. News & World Report.

Bolster confidence in your product with one of the most trusted third-party recognitions—an award earned from U.S. News & World Report.

Bolster confidence in your company with one of the most trusted third-party recognitions—an award earned from U.S. News & World Report.

Bolster confidence in your facility with one of the most trusted third-party recognitions—an award earned from U.S. News & World Report.

Leverage ratings from a trusted, independent source to help your customers feel confident in choosing you.

If you've earned an award, are you taking full advantage of it?

Do award badges actually affect consumers’ decisions?

Independent research shows that when organizations display a badge in their advertising, consumers:

Remember the ad with the badge better.

Find the organization with the badge more credible.

Are more likely to select the organization with the badge for their needs.

We work with companies of every size and industry.

Connect With Us!

Make the best use of your award!

Bolster confidence in your brand
with one of the most trusted third-party recognitions—an award earned from U.S. News & World Report.

Bolster confidence in your hospital
with one of the most trusted third-party recognitions—an award earned from U.S. News & World Report.

Bolster confidence in your school
with one of the most trusted third-party recognitions—an award earned from U.S. News & World Report.

Bolster confidence in your product
with one of the most trusted third-party recognitions—an award earned from U.S. News & World Report.

Bolster confidence in your facility
with one of the most trusted third-party recognitions—an award earned from U.S. News & World Report.