Lansner: What are the most trusted brands in Orange County?

This is the fifth year of these awards – a co-production of DGWB, Cal State Fullerton and OC Metro magazine – targeting brands based in Orange County, or operating within O.C. with a large consumer presence. Winners are chosen from the results of consumer attitude surveys reviewing 235 brands. 

What's clear to Weisman in the past half-decade of contests is that several outfits are breaking away from the pack, notably the multiple-year winners: In-N-Out (four times); CHOC Children's and the Automobile Club of Southern California (three times); Cal State Fullerton, Apple, Vans and Costco (twice.) 

This year's first-time winners were Knott’s Berry Farm, Toyota and the Salvation Army.

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