Hypebot’s New Music Business Briefing For Tuesday November 21st, 2006
> A new Nielson study shows that video use on iPod lags far behind listening to music and podcasts. "Less than 1% of content items played by iPod users on either iTunes or the device itself were videos. Among video iPod users, that percentage barely improves, up to 2.2%." (Hollywood Reporter)
> Emusic is approaching its 100 millionth mp3 download and The Barenaked Ladies promise an original song for the person who downloads the milestone track. (press release)
> ProHipHop.com extends it’s empire with the WeeklyHipHopAlbums.com new release blog. (press release)
> The sale of Clear Channel’s radio stations could effect ownership caps. (FMQB) Some shareholders are suing to block the sale stating the price is too low. (FMQB)
> Worthy Click: Recording Industry Vs. The People. A lawyer’s blog devoted to the RIAA’s lawsuits of intimidation brought against ordinary working people. (click)