Hypebot’s New Music Business Briefing For Monday November 20th, 2006

> The NY Times looks at how DRM is confusing the consumer and hurting the growth of digital music The article offers consumers some alternatives. (NY Times)

> FREE THE IPOD! New software promises to unlock tunes bought on iTunes. (Reuters)

– Yusaf aka Cat Stevens’ first CD in 15 years carries a healing message. (Billboard) Amazon has a BBC performance clip.

–  UK publication NME is pushing into the US market on several fronts including editorial content on Zunes’ Marketplace storefront.

> Has UK cell provider 3 found the secret to getting consumers to embrace streaming media and mobile content on their cells?  Hint: Low flat pricing plus ads. (BBC) 3 also published a report that claims mobile music sales will overtake computer downloads within 5 years. (here)

> Worthy Click: The AdvertisingForPeanuts blog showcasing the best new free and inexpensive on and offline ads and ad campaigns. Food for thought for cash strapped marketers. (click)

R.I.P – R&B legend Ruth Brown.