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>

Hakuhodo is setting up a brand consulting firm, amid a growing

demand for brand building services in Japan.



The new firm will be a wholly-owned subsidiary of the agency, with an

initial staff of 14 people.



Hakuhodo has high hopes for the new unit which is expected to generate

sales of around 800 million yen (about USdollars 6.3 million) next year.