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Understanding Podcasting’s Liquid Content Era
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 1/18/26 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 1/18/26

Understanding Podcasting’s Liquid Content Era

Podcasting has entered the era of “liquid content.” Here’s what you need to know.

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The Ups and Downs of Audio in 2025
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 1/3/26 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 1/3/26

The Ups and Downs of Audio in 2025

2025 was loaded with ups, downs and change for audio. Our annual review.

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Podcasting 2026: Welcome to the Era of Liquid Content
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 12/14/25 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 12/14/25

Podcasting 2026: Welcome to the Era of Liquid Content

Podcasting enters its fourth era - Liquid Content

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The Great Content Flood — And Why Mediocre Doesn’t Stand a Chance
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 11/2/25 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 11/2/25

The Great Content Flood — And Why Mediocre Doesn’t Stand a Chance

Whether machine- or human-made, low-value content has never faded faster

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What Happens When College Students Critique AI-Generated Podcasts
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 10/13/25 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 10/13/25

What Happens When College Students Critique AI-Generated Podcasts

At my Business of Podcasting class, students reviewed AI-generated podcasts. Tom Webster joined for a mini focus group.

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What’s a Podcast?  The Audience is Telling Us
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 9/24/25 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 9/24/25

What’s a Podcast? The Audience is Telling Us

The podcast creator and business communities continue to wrestle with the definition of a podcast. The audience has already spoken.

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The Tsunami of AI Content: When More Becomes Too Much
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 9/16/25 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 9/16/25

The Tsunami of AI Content: When More Becomes Too Much

Will people reject not only “bad” content but also simply “too much” content?

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An Open Letter to Broadcasters: Stop Leaving Listening on the Table
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 8/19/25 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 8/19/25

An Open Letter to Broadcasters: Stop Leaving Listening on the Table

A big part of radio’s future depends on owning the audio/video on-demand moment.

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Wondery Folds Into Audible — What It Signals About Podcasting’s Future
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 8/8/25 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 8/8/25

Wondery Folds Into Audible — What It Signals About Podcasting’s Future

The Wondery move to Audible has been cooking for some time. What does it all mean?

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Did Podcasts Replace Late Night?
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 7/21/25 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 7/21/25

Did Podcasts Replace Late Night?

Linear TV and late-night shows are losing their currency to podcasts

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How a Niche Business Show Became One of the Biggest Live Events in Podcasting History.
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 7/16/25 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 7/16/25

How a Niche Business Show Became One of the Biggest Live Events in Podcasting History.

6,000 people at Radio City Music Hall is the biggest live show in US podcasting history and it came from two guys who talk about finances for 3 hours

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The SEO Collapse: What Podcasters Need to Do Right Now
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 7/7/25 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 7/7/25

The SEO Collapse: What Podcasters Need to Do Right Now

Search has just changed from SEO to SEO. You’re No Longer Fighting For A Top Spot—You’re Fighting To Be The Answer.

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Webinar today - Local Media’s Next Move - Audio/Video podcasts
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 6/26/25 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 6/26/25

Webinar today - Local Media’s Next Move - Audio/Video podcasts

There are 3 tectonic changes affecting local media. The biggest is the aging of linear media. Where to find younger audience? YouTube’s Stephanie Chan joins me and Gordon Borrell to discuss.

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Office Hours with Gen Z: The Best Part of My Week
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 6/11/25 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 6/11/25

Office Hours with Gen Z: The Best Part of My Week

By being in their orbit, I get a clearer view of where it’s all going

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The Blurring Lines of Podcasting – 5 Notes from London
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 5/26/25 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 5/26/25

The Blurring Lines of Podcasting – 5 Notes from London

For many, podcasting is at an inflection point

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The Power Behind The Word “Podcast”
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 5/16/25 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 5/16/25

The Power Behind The Word “Podcast”

The definition of “podcast” is changing, but the opportunity may be bigger than ever.

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5 Creative Truths That Matter
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 4/28/25 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 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, Amplifi Media 4/22/25 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 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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Understanding Podcasting’s Liquid Content Era
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Podcasting has entered the era of “liquid content.” Here’s what you need to know.

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The Ups and Downs of Audio in 2025
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The Ups and Downs of Audio in 2025
Jan 3, 2026

2025 was loaded with ups, downs and change for audio. Our annual review.

Jan 3, 2026
Podcasting 2026: Welcome to the Era of Liquid Content
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Podcasting 2026: Welcome to the Era of Liquid Content
Dec 14, 2025

Podcasting enters its fourth era - Liquid Content

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The Great Content Flood — And Why Mediocre Doesn’t Stand a Chance
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The Great Content Flood — And Why Mediocre Doesn’t Stand a Chance
Nov 2, 2025

Whether machine- or human-made, low-value content has never faded faster

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Steven Goldstein is the founder and CEO of Amplifi Media, an advisory firm that just marked 10 years helping brands, media companies, and talent navigate the fast-changing worlds of audio and video. From the early days of podcasting to today’s expanding universe of video podcasts and cross-platform storytelling, Amplifi helps clients stay ahead of shifting consumption habits and rising audience expectations.

Steven also teaches The Business of Podcasting at NYU, where he brings real-world insight to the classroom and helps shape the next generation of media thinkers. A longtime observer and commentator on the intersection of media, technology, and content strategy, his Thought Letter blog is followed by industry leaders looking to understand what’s now—and what’s next.

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Understanding Podcasting’s Liquid Content Era
Jan 18, 2026
Understanding Podcasting’s Liquid Content Era
Jan 18, 2026

Podcasting has entered the era of “liquid content.” Here’s what you need to know.

Jan 18, 2026
The Ups and Downs of Audio in 2025
Jan 3, 2026
The Ups and Downs of Audio in 2025
Jan 3, 2026

2025 was loaded with ups, downs and change for audio. Our annual review.

Jan 3, 2026
Podcasting 2026: Welcome to the Era of Liquid Content
Dec 14, 2025
Podcasting 2026: Welcome to the Era of Liquid Content
Dec 14, 2025

Podcasting enters its fourth era - Liquid Content

Dec 14, 2025
The Great Content Flood — And Why Mediocre Doesn’t Stand a Chance
Nov 2, 2025
The Great Content Flood — And Why Mediocre Doesn’t Stand a Chance
Nov 2, 2025

Whether machine- or human-made, low-value content has never faded faster

Nov 2, 2025

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