But Mr Hamilton also carries several other corporate logos, including that of a Chinese company which, as eagerly as any other, is using sport to promote its brand.

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You can download free marketing materials including online banners and logos, signage, and social media and email templates from the Shop Small website and even create a free personalized ad to run online - but hurry because you can only sign up until November 19th.

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Repucom tracks exposures of sponsor logos during every televised golf event, including how long it is on the screen and the clarity of the image.

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Replacement parts like oil filters, headlamps, batteries, brake pads, fan belts, windshields and spark plugs, packaged with fake logos, are turning up all over the world, including the U.S. The carmakers say safety is at issue.

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