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5 Creative Truths That Matter
Steven Goldstein 4/28/25 Steven Goldstein 4/28/25

5 Creative Truths That Matter

Here are five creative truths from some of the world’s greatest thinkers

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5 Charts That Will Change How You Think About Podcasts
Steven Goldstein 4/22/25 Steven Goldstein 4/22/25

5 Charts That Will Change How You Think About Podcasts

5 Charts that will change how you think about podcasting from the Amplifi - Coleman State of Video Podcasting, 2025

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Podcasts: It’s Not One Thing Or The Other
Steven Goldstein 4/10/25 Steven Goldstein 4/10/25

Podcasts: It’s Not One Thing Or The Other

While the industry wrestles with change, consumers are already there. More from our State of Video Podcasting 2025 study

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View From the Top: Podcasting isn’t Breaking, it’s Bending
Steven Goldstein 4/8/25 Steven Goldstein 4/8/25

View From the Top: Podcasting isn’t Breaking, it’s Bending

Here are top quotes from a great panel of executives and a recap.

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Gen Z and Video Podcasts: The Numbers Speak Loudly
Steven Goldstein 3/24/25 Steven Goldstein 3/24/25

Gen Z and Video Podcasts: The Numbers Speak Loudly

We have new data about how much podcast consumption is by video.

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Ten Years of Amplifi & Podcasting’s Evolution
Steven Goldstein 3/20/25 Steven Goldstein 3/20/25

Ten Years of Amplifi & Podcasting’s Evolution

Ten years ago I took a leap. It’s been about building and innovating.

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How Podcasting Reaches $5 Billion
Steven Goldstein 2/22/25 Steven Goldstein 2/22/25

How Podcasting Reaches $5 Billion

This is how podcasting will become a $5 billion business

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AI Slop is Everywhere - and its getting worse
Steven Goldstein 2/3/25 Steven Goldstein 2/3/25

AI Slop is Everywhere - and its getting worse

AI-generated junk is everywhere—and now it’s hitting audio. Sonic Slop is on the rise.

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Buckle Up: 7 Key Takeaways from CES
Steven Goldstein 1/12/25 Steven Goldstein 1/12/25

Buckle Up: 7 Key Takeaways from CES

CES: Everything is about to go on Steroids

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Gen Z’s Revealing Critique of Spotify’s Video Push
Steven Goldstein 1/7/25 Steven Goldstein 1/7/25

Gen Z’s Revealing Critique of Spotify’s Video Push

Gen Z’s are hardwired into YouTube, Spotify & social media. Their views regarding Spotify’s pivot to video may surprise you. (image intentionally blurred)

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Sharp Takes and Timeless Lessons from Podcasting and Beyond
Steven Goldstein 1/1/25 Steven Goldstein 1/1/25

Sharp Takes and Timeless Lessons from Podcasting and Beyond

Quick observations from top industry leaders plus more from The Thought Letter.

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Trends That Will Shape Audio in 2025
Steven Goldstein 12/20/24 Steven Goldstein 12/20/24

Trends That Will Shape Audio in 2025

We dig in with this great group on where podcasting is going.

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The Ups and Downs of Audio in 2024
Steven Goldstein 12/2/24 Steven Goldstein 12/2/24

The Ups and Downs of Audio in 2024

Every year we assemble our list of the most interesting stories in the audio sector. 2024 was hardly quiet.

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Should Podcasters Worry About Google’s AI NotebookLM?
Steven Goldstein 10/16/24 Steven Goldstein 10/16/24

Should Podcasters Worry About Google’s AI NotebookLM?

NotebookLM is undeniably fascinating—exciting, unsettling, and a little eerie.

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Steve Pratt: How to Earn & Keep Attention
Steven Goldstein 10/1/24 Steven Goldstein 10/1/24

Steve Pratt: How to Earn & Keep Attention

Average is getting crushed. Earning attention is harder than ever. We interview Steve Pratt about his new book.

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Key Takeaways from 'A View from the Top'
Steven Goldstein 9/9/24 Steven Goldstein 9/9/24

Key Takeaways from 'A View from the Top'

Video or not, AI, chasing audience, new forms of monetization all were on the table at this excellent Podcast Movement panel

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Unleashing The Power Of Effective Audio Promos
Steven Goldstein 8/24/24 Steven Goldstein 8/24/24

Unleashing The Power Of Effective Audio Promos

The audio promo doesn't get the attention it deserves. At PM we joined forces with Cumulus Networks and System 1 to elevate the promo

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This Will be a Remarkable Panel at Podcast Movement
Steven Goldstein 8/19/24 Steven Goldstein 8/19/24

This Will be a Remarkable Panel at Podcast Movement

AT Podcast Movement, we will cover, downloads,, AI, Video, monetization and so much more with this all-star group

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5 Creative Truths That Matter
Apr 28, 2025
5 Creative Truths That Matter
Apr 28, 2025

Here are five creative truths from some of the world’s greatest thinkers

Apr 28, 2025
5 Charts That Will Change How You Think About Podcasts
Apr 22, 2025
5 Charts That Will Change How You Think About Podcasts
Apr 22, 2025

5 Charts that will change how you think about podcasting from the Amplifi - Coleman State of Video Podcasting, 2025

Apr 22, 2025
Podcasts: It’s Not One Thing Or The Other
Apr 10, 2025
Podcasts: It’s Not One Thing Or The Other
Apr 10, 2025

While the industry wrestles with change, consumers are already there. More from our State of Video Podcasting 2025 study

Apr 10, 2025
View From the Top: Podcasting isn’t Breaking, it’s Bending
Apr 8, 2025
View From the Top: Podcasting isn’t Breaking, it’s Bending
Apr 8, 2025

Here are top quotes from a great panel of executives and a recap.

Apr 8, 2025
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Steve Goldstein is the Founder and CEO of Amplifi Media, a global leader in shaping audio strategy, content development, audience growth, retention, and organizational excellence. An internationally recognized executive, Steve has spent his career scaling and refining successful audio ventures across radio, satellite, and podcasting.

He is also an Adjunct Professor at New York University, where he created and teaches The Business of Podcasting — the first full-credit course at a major university dedicated to the business dynamics of the podcasting industry.
Steve speaks at major conferences about the future of audio and publishes The Amplifi Thought Letter, a widely followed newsletter offering insights at the intersection of audio, media, and technology.

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5 Creative Truths That Matter
Apr 28, 2025
5 Creative Truths That Matter
Apr 28, 2025

Here are five creative truths from some of the world’s greatest thinkers

Apr 28, 2025
5 Charts That Will Change How You Think About Podcasts
Apr 22, 2025
5 Charts That Will Change How You Think About Podcasts
Apr 22, 2025

5 Charts that will change how you think about podcasting from the Amplifi - Coleman State of Video Podcasting, 2025

Apr 22, 2025
Podcasts: It’s Not One Thing Or The Other
Apr 10, 2025
Podcasts: It’s Not One Thing Or The Other
Apr 10, 2025

While the industry wrestles with change, consumers are already there. More from our State of Video Podcasting 2025 study

Apr 10, 2025
View From the Top: Podcasting isn’t Breaking, it’s Bending
Apr 8, 2025
View From the Top: Podcasting isn’t Breaking, it’s Bending
Apr 8, 2025

Here are top quotes from a great panel of executives and a recap.

Apr 8, 2025

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