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Podcasts are becoming so popular, there's a show going national that helps listeners find new podcasts. Starting October 6, NPR will begin distribution of WAMU-FM's The Big Listen. Hosted by Lauren Ober (pictured), The Big Listen introduces listeners to new podcasts they might have never heard of.

Al Payne has been named as the new PD for 105.1 The Bounce/Detroit’s Throwback Hip Hop and R&B station. Payne most recently served as the Director of Urban Programming at Alpha Media’s WGHL, WGZB, and WMJM in Louisville.

STRATA released its second-quarter survey of advertising agencies on Wednesday, which found that agency budgets remain flat as agencies "see looming headwinds." The advertising agencies in the study report to STRATA that 49% of clients are making “considerable” or “minor” budget cuts, while 31% of budgets will remain flat. On the bright side, programmatic buying is increasing big-time.

Alpha Media, Myrtle Beach makes the change from Star 92.1 (WMYB-FM) to Energy 92.1.The station will now focus on top hits. The station was playing Christmas music 24/7 for the past three days.

Sun Broadcast Group and Signature Networks have entered into a partnership that will bring Signature Network’s 24-hour formats to Sun’s General Market lineup. Signature formats include Classic Rock, Classic Hits, Adult Variety, Classic Country and Mainstream Country with more formats planned for the future.

The amount of money paid to Saudi Arabian student Abdulrahman Alharbi was not released and neither party "admits any fault, wrongdoing or responsibility" as part of the settlement.

Funnyman Tony Roberts is bringing his comedy chops to the Bay Area to co-host The Morning Dream Team with Tony Sco and Kimmie Taylor on KBLX-FM, weekdays, 6-10 a.m. PST.

iHeartMedia's 97-3 NOW in Milwaukee announced Wednesday that Rahny Taylor will take over mornings beginning September 15. Previously, he was APD, Music Director, and on the air at national Christian stations K-Love and Air1.

Delta Media Corp's Sports Talker 103.7 The Game in Lafayette will get a TV simulcast of its morning show, SportsChat with Dave Schultz, starting September 26 on KXKWTV 32.1, The American Sports Network.

The Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio Group is sponsoring a session with Westwood One Host Kelly Ford who will interview recording artist Kellie Pickler (pictured) about the opportunities and challenges women face when pursuing success in the music industry. This session will be Wednesday, September 21 during the 2016 Radio Show.