This document discusses the increasing importance of intangible assets to corporate value. It notes that between 50-90% of corporate value for many industries is created by intangibles rather than tangible assets. It defines intangible assets as drivers of business performance not captured by financial statements, such as human capital, relationships, organization, innovation, and reputation. The document presents research showing that perceptions of companies formed through interactions and media, as well as company performance on important values like social responsibility, contribute significantly to reputation and financial outcomes. It advocates for better measurement and management of intangible assets.