In the first global product placement study broken out by tv, film and other media, Stamford-based PQ Media has determined that global paid product placement spending surged 42.2% in 2005 to us$2.21 billion, and that double-digit pace will likely continue in years to come. That jump was largely fired by the reality, drama and sports markets.

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