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We think SiriusXM CEO Jim Meyer meant that as a compliment. After quoting from a recent Jacobs Media study that showed how much time consumers spent listening to radio in their vehicles -- and how often they listened to SiriusXM -- Meyer wanted to remind investors that the satellite company's main competitor is radio, not pure-play streamers. He said, "Terrestrial radio is still the 800-pound gorilla in the room." And he said a lot more.

Cumulus/Westwood One Senior VP of Content & Programming Mike McVay says KRBE Houston Program Director Leslie Whittle is a role model and a model programmer. "Leslie has been able to accomplish with one radio station what takes most operators a large cluster. She manages a highly talented morning team, is blessed with great talent all day, connects to the market, and is intuitive as to what music to play." Whittle will appear on Radio Ink's 2016 Best Program Directors in America list, which comes out on May 9.

It was less than two weeks ago many of you were part of a very lively discussion about how many commercials you should be playing on your radio station. We also debated just how successful an ad campaign could really be when a commercial is 6th or 7th in a long commercial pod. It appears Pandora has just been handed a wealth of data that contributes to the very real belief that you're playing way too many commercials.

Congratulations to Cathy Hughes and Alfred Liggins on 35 years of successful — and meaningful — broadcasting. The pair sat down with Radio Ink's Editor-in-Chief Ed Ryan for a touching look back and their thoughts on radio.

(By Wayne Ens) Remember when a mouse was a furry little creature and Spam came in a can? Words and meanings do change over time. It is imperative for credible radio marketing executives to understand the evolving meanings and strategies for words like branding, promotion, advertising, and marketing.

John Garziglia There are a number of reasons why automobile manufacturers may be considering dropping AM/FM radios from the car dashboard. Some of the reasons are things our industry cannot do anything about. But some of the reasons are things we can do something about. AM and FM radio receivers are essential in times of emergencies and our industry needs to amp up everyone’s recognition of that.

As concerns about ransomware and other cybersecurity risks grow, the National Association of Broadcasters is urging the FCC to develop a standardized cybersecurity risk management plan template for broadcasters centered around the Emergency Alert System.

Georgia Association of Broadcasters President Bob Houghton has announced his retirement, with Randy Gravley to step into his post. The former President and CEO of Tri-State Communications, Gravley has previously served as President of the NAB Radio Board.

(By Deborah Parenti) It used to be that you could pause and reflect as the clock ticked away the hours, days, and months. And you could be assured that change still allowed for an opportunity to digest events. Not so today.

(By Jeffrey Hedquist) What are the elements of your client’s business that you think are disadvantages? Can they be turned into advantages? Here are some questions to consider, with examples of turnarounds.