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Did Podcasts Replace Late Night?
Steven Goldstein 7/21/25 Steven Goldstein 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 7/16/25 Steven Goldstein 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 7/7/25 Steven Goldstein 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 6/26/25 Steven Goldstein 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 6/11/25 Steven Goldstein 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 5/26/25 Steven Goldstein 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 5/16/25 Steven Goldstein 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 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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Did Podcasts Replace Late Night?
Jul 21, 2025
Did Podcasts Replace Late Night?
Jul 21, 2025

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

Jul 21, 2025
How a Niche Business Show Became One of the Biggest Live Events in Podcasting History.
Jul 16, 2025
How a Niche Business Show Became One of the Biggest Live Events in Podcasting History.
Jul 16, 2025

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

Jul 16, 2025
The SEO Collapse: What Podcasters Need to Do Right Now
Jul 7, 2025
The SEO Collapse: What Podcasters Need to Do Right Now
Jul 7, 2025

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

Jul 7, 2025
Webinar today - Local Media’s Next Move - Audio/Video podcasts
Jun 26, 2025
Webinar today - Local Media’s Next Move - Audio/Video podcasts
Jun 26, 2025

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.

Jun 26, 2025
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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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Featured
Did Podcasts Replace Late Night?
Jul 21, 2025
Did Podcasts Replace Late Night?
Jul 21, 2025

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

Jul 21, 2025
How a Niche Business Show Became One of the Biggest Live Events in Podcasting History.
Jul 16, 2025
How a Niche Business Show Became One of the Biggest Live Events in Podcasting History.
Jul 16, 2025

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

Jul 16, 2025
The SEO Collapse: What Podcasters Need to Do Right Now
Jul 7, 2025
The SEO Collapse: What Podcasters Need to Do Right Now
Jul 7, 2025

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

Jul 7, 2025
Webinar today - Local Media’s Next Move - Audio/Video podcasts
Jun 26, 2025
Webinar today - Local Media’s Next Move - Audio/Video podcasts
Jun 26, 2025

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.

Jun 26, 2025

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