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Hypebot’s New Music Business Briefing For Tuesday November 21st, 2006

Ipod_46> 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_2> 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)

Clearchannel_8 > 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)

Mouse_28> 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)

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