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THINKING SMALL IN A FINANCIAL MINEFIELD

It's a pity some smaller companies don't get more coverage, both from brokers and the media. The good news is that this can create opportunities for the questing investor. This week the Scottish brewer Belhaven reported excellent results.

Last Updated: Dec 15, 2001

BRANDS ON FILM DO NOT MAKE PRETTY PIC

When plot lines contain plugs for brand name products, or when logos are prominently visible on screen, chances are this is the form of stealth advertising known as product placement. It is a practice estimated to gain more than dollars 1 billion in revenue for Hollywood studios trying to raise finance for high-budget pictures, while for large corporations gaining exposure alongside screen heroes and heroines is a valuable and repeatedly used marketing tool.

Last Updated: Dec 15, 2001

THIS THREE-WAY SLUGFEST IS NO GAME

Tim Ayers is getting a PlayStation2 for Christmas. It will be his first game console, and he can't wait. Over the past few months, Ayers has been wowed by the sophistication of graphics in games such as Tony Hawk Pro Skater and Grand Theft Auto III.

Last Updated: Dec 15, 2001

PEARL HARBOR SNATCHES VIDEO TOPSPOT

Pearl Harbor was the leading home video rental in the United States in its first week of release, according to data issued by the Video Software Dealers Association for the week ended Dec. 9. The following is the trade group's list of the top 10 U.S. rental videos for the week.

Last Updated: Dec 14, 2001

ITS A HOBBY SAYS FAKE CD TRIAL MAN

A man accused of illegally branding fake computer discs said when interviewed that they were his hobby, a court heard. In an interview read to the jury at Bristol Crown Court Colin Coleman said he had bought discs at markets for friends.

Last Updated: Dec 14, 2001

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