Hypebot’s New Music Industry Briefing For Friday July 28th, 2006

–  Microsoft’s Zune could take three to five years of investment before paying off a company executive said today.  But the spending is worth it because it will help Microsoft’s broader entertainment agenda.

– Left Behind Games is betting that people will like the music in their games so much that they will want to own it and provides links to iTunes. (MobileMag)

– XM Satellite Radio predicts slower growth in latest earnings report. (XM)

– Clear Channel Radio continues HD push.  Promises 95% major market saturation by end of next year. (CC HD)

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