Hypebot’s New Music Industry Briefing For Tuesday July 25th, 2006

– U.K. music company Mama Group has confirmed it’s made an offer for larger rival Sanctuary Group and said it was prepared to go hostile if necessary. (MarketWatch)

As if broadcasters needed more bad news, a new Nielson study shows that podcast fans listen to less radio. (FMQB)

– DJ Mix label Ultra is leaving Caroline for ADA distribution. (press release)

Worthy Click: Bassist Wanted – a fun and clever comic strip about music.