HEADLINES: Hakuhodo opens branding unit on strong demand

<p>Hakuhodo is setting up a brand consulting firm, amid a growing </p><p>demand for brand building services in Japan. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>The new firm will be a wholly-owned subsidiary of the agency, with an </p><p>initial staff of 14 people. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Hakuhodo has high hopes for the new unit which is expected to generate </p><p>sales of around 800 million yen (about USdollars 6.3 million) next year. </p><p><BR><BR> </p>