Some news media members argued that the comments from Musk were false and intentionally inflammatory, while others were astounded that the billionaire took the feud to that level at all.
"I have come to the conclusion after seeing all of these departures over the last 43 years in radio that the best way to do it is when you decide to make a change, just make the change. Don't give the folks who you are changing from the opportunity to say goodbye because it never works."
Borrell Associates projects that figure will climb considerably over the next four years as the industry undergoes what it describes as a "great reshuffling."