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Big move: Spotify "podifys"
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 5/20/15 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 5/20/15

Big move: Spotify "podifys"

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Here is why so many radio station streams aren't working
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 5/5/15 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 5/5/15

Here is why so many radio station streams aren't working

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Podcast Advertising:  Enter the Promo Code
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 5/3/15 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 5/3/15

Podcast Advertising: Enter the Promo Code

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The Pew View of Podcasting
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 4/29/15 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 4/29/15

The Pew View of Podcasting

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Seven ingredients of great radio talent
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 4/25/15 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 4/25/15

Seven ingredients of great radio talent

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"No one watches crap on TV anymore"
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 4/19/15 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 4/19/15

"No one watches crap on TV anymore"

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who "owns" podcasting?
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 4/13/15 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 4/13/15

who "owns" podcasting?

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The potential payoff for podcasts
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 4/9/15 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 4/9/15

The potential payoff for podcasts

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Baseball's Demographic Challenge
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 4/5/15 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 4/5/15

Baseball's Demographic Challenge

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There's something about podcasting
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 4/2/15 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 4/2/15

There's something about podcasting

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What is Amplifi all about?
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 3/31/15 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 3/31/15

What is Amplifi all about?

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The economics of podcasting
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 3/25/15 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 3/25/15

The economics of podcasting

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millennials lead the way in the adoption of streaming.  but what about podcasts?
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 3/21/15 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 3/21/15

millennials lead the way in the adoption of streaming. but what about podcasts?

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Political Talk gets older
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 3/19/15 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 3/19/15

Political Talk gets older

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ESPN's Bill Simmons Talks Podcasts
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 3/16/15 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 3/16/15

ESPN's Bill Simmons Talks Podcasts

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Podcasting grows
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 3/11/15 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 3/11/15

Podcasting grows

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Where is my AM/FM Radio?
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 2/23/15 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 2/23/15

Where is my AM/FM Radio?

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The Clip Economy Is Eating Everything
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Often clips reach audiences exponentially larger than the original show. How do we monetize that?

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Moving Beyond the Download
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The download was a transitional metric. It’s time to move on.

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AI can make podcasts. But can it make anyone care?
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AI can make podcasts. But can it make anyone care?
May 13, 2026

AI can now generate podcasts at industrial scale. But after hearing what Gen Z thought of AI-generated shows, one thing became clear: making content is easy — making people care is much harder.

May 13, 2026
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Steven Goldstein is the founder and CEO of Amplifi Media, an advisory firm that just marked 11 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
The Clip Economy Is Eating Everything
June 11, 2026
The Clip Economy Is Eating Everything
June 11, 2026

Often clips reach audiences exponentially larger than the original show. How do we monetize that?

June 11, 2026
Moving Beyond the Download
May 26, 2026
Moving Beyond the Download
May 26, 2026

The download was a transitional metric. It’s time to move on.

May 26, 2026
Thinking Beyond the Download
May 19, 2026
Thinking Beyond the Download
May 19, 2026

The importance of thinking beyond the download — Today (Wednesday) at Podcast Show London. 12:50pm Studio Stage

May 19, 2026
AI can make podcasts. But can it make anyone care?
May 13, 2026
AI can make podcasts. But can it make anyone care?
May 13, 2026

AI can now generate podcasts at industrial scale. But after hearing what Gen Z thought of AI-generated shows, one thing became clear: making content is easy — making people care is much harder.

May 13, 2026

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