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Re: evan post# 118

Tuesday, 02/26/2002 3:31:02 PM

Tuesday, February 26, 2002 3:31:02 PM

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If we had newbies, which we don't, not even oldies, this is the best business description. Check out the competitors on the last line.

MailStart - Internet Applications

The Internet Development division of Brandmakers is a provider of universal Web-based solutions. MailStart (www.mailstart.com) is an e-mail access gateway, which allows consumers to access their POP3 e-mail boxes via the Web. MailStart provides e-mail access services to On Command Corporation, a provider of in-room interactive entertainment, Internet services, business information and guest services for the lodging industry. WebBox (www.webbox.com), an information consolidation management product, was added to MailStart's services in October 1999. WebBox offers complete e-mail consolidation for five e-mail accounts, online file storage, calendar and schedule functions, contact management, and Web bookmark and page-monitoring features.

Zoom Communications

Zoom, the communications division of Brandmakers, focuses on products for the hospitality industry. For almost 10 years, Zoom has sold guest and server paging systems to customers such as Outback Steakhouse, Applebees, Ruby Tuesday, Pizzeria Uno, Logans Roadhouse and O'Charleys. As the Company has grown, it has moved into other markets, selling communications systems to hospitals, churches, dental offices, auto dealerships and day spas.

Zoom manufactures a complete line of on-site paging systems, including NexCall, its guest paging coaster system. NexCall was introduced in May 2001. Server paging, guest paging and manager paging products are all manufactured for Zoom and sold via direct sales, as well as through an extensive network of dealers and resellers around the world. Zoom paging systems are used in the United States, as well as Canada, Mexico and more than 20 other countries.

Zoom has also moved into the managed data area with the introduction of Zoom E-Comment. It is the exclusive marketer of this Touch-Screen Electronic Comment Card manufactured by Superb Serv Technologies. E-Comment takes the place of old paper comment cards and secret shopper services giving restaurants real-time data. The program can be set up with Zoom managing the data or restaurants may choose to manage the information at their location.

Gamosity - Games and Vending

The Gamosity division produces and manufactures vending machines and computerized games. Virtual Reality Golf is a computerized golf game with a 34-inch monitor housed in custom-built cabinetry. The patented club, sensor pad and roller ball are on a separate console placed in front and to the side of the cabinet. Players swing a club with an infrared beam over the sensor base, which activates the ball on the screen whether driving, pitching or putting. The console roller ball allows players to choose courses and options. The game allows the player(s) to play a round of golf on one of 15 golf courses with audio that provides commentary on player's swings.

Brandmakers designs and imports amusement with prize (AWP) machines to its plant in Lawrenceville Georgia. Bill acceptors, printers or ticket dispensers are installed to comply with United States laws and standards. Testing of this equipment is being conducted.

A professionally designed computer disk-dispensing machine is geared toward the educatoinal facility market. The machine dispenses floppy disks, zip disks, super disks and compact discs for a nominal fee. Each machine has an exterior that allows for advertising, in addition to a scrolling marquis, which gives the operator multiple revenue opportunities. There were 19 of these machines sold in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2001 and placed primarily in college and university computer labs.

Cellular Phone Vendor allows dispensing of prepaid cellular phones. The Company sold 47 machines, primarily in the third and fourth quarters of the fiscal year. These machines have eight columns: two for cell phones, one for pagers and five for prepaid phone cards.

Laser Q is a pool cue with a laser built into the upper portion of the shaft and an impact switch built into the lower portion of the shaft allowing the laser to be turned on and off by tapping the butt of the cue to the floor. The device serves as a training device for the billiard industry.

There were sales of 12 kiosks during the third quarter of the fiscal year, which are equipped with icitamerica telecenters, 19-inch monitors, bill acceptors and credit card readers. The kiosks all have fax, copy and print capabilities. Income is derived from time usage and advertising. Advertising is sold to local merchants and users may print out offers to take advantage of discounts or coupons.

Splash Studios - New Media

Brandmakers elected to discontinue this division because it was unprofitable. Splash Studios had produced multimedia projects from concept to completion.

The Company's competitors include JTECH, Inc. and Long Range Systems.

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