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BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP: is running a nationwide Rockin' Hannah Montana Sweepstakes. The winner wins a trip for four to New York City, including tickets, VIP treatment and backstage passes to the Miley Cyrus/Hannah Montana concert at the Nassau Coliseum. The promo ends Oct. 25.

MARS NORTH AMERICA: struck a three-year sponsorship deal for its M&M’s brand with the No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing team and Kyle Busch for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series starting in 2008. M&M’s brand colors will be on the car for 30 races beginning with thd Daytona 500 in February.