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Fri 12 Dec 2006Rebrand U2? Ask JiggaSOMETIME this month, your favourite pop act will take a break from hectic festive shopping and singing schedules to review the year. While this activity may entail some pensive gazing, it will probably also involve sitting down with a bean-counter and doing the sums.The financial bottom line doesn't necessarily tell you everything about the rude health of your favourite pop act. In 2006, it's as much about the brand as the bank balance, and assessing how your band shapes up in this regard can be quite revealing.