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Amazon Aims to Conquer Podcasting
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 4/8/16 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 4/8/16

Amazon Aims to Conquer Podcasting

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Why your morning show podcast is probably failing
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 4/7/16 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 4/7/16

Why your morning show podcast is probably failing

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90% Miss Everything We Do
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 4/3/16 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 4/3/16

90% Miss Everything We Do

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NPR - It's Not One Or The Other
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 3/20/16 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 3/20/16

NPR - It's Not One Or The Other

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How Do You Know They Like Your Podcast Content?
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 3/16/16 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 3/16/16

How Do You Know They Like Your Podcast Content?

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7 Irrefutable takeaways from the new Infinite Dial Study
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 3/10/16 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 3/10/16

7 Irrefutable takeaways from the new Infinite Dial Study

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New Data: podcast Listening Surges - 57 Million Americans Listening monthly
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 3/7/16 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 3/7/16

New Data: podcast Listening Surges - 57 Million Americans Listening monthly

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On Demand Opens Up A Wealth of Possibilities
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 3/2/16 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 3/2/16

On Demand Opens Up A Wealth of Possibilities

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This Is How Multi-Platform Works
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 2/21/16 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 2/21/16

This Is How Multi-Platform Works

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Did Podcasting Kill The Radio Star?
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 2/18/16 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 2/18/16

Did Podcasting Kill The Radio Star?

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New column focused on radio and podcasting: AM/FM/PODCAST
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 1/29/16 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 1/29/16

New column focused on radio and podcasting: AM/FM/PODCAST

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What happens to the AM/FM buttons with Apple CarPlay?
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 1/12/16 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 1/12/16

What happens to the AM/FM buttons with Apple CarPlay?

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6 Important Takeaways About Audio From CES
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 1/10/16 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 1/10/16

6 Important Takeaways About Audio From CES

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CES = Disruption to Legacy Media
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 1/7/16 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 1/7/16

CES = Disruption to Legacy Media

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Did You Know "Serial" Was Coming Out Yesterday?
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 12/11/15 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 12/11/15

Did You Know "Serial" Was Coming Out Yesterday?

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Could Facebook Be The Next Big Platform For Podcasts?
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 12/9/15 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 12/9/15

Could Facebook Be The Next Big Platform For Podcasts?

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Coke comes In Big Bottles and Small Cans
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 12/8/15 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 12/8/15

Coke comes In Big Bottles and Small Cans

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You Can Listen To This Blog Post
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 12/6/15 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 12/6/15

You Can Listen To This Blog Post

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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 Attention Economy Comes for Podcasting
April 12, 2026
The Attention Economy Comes for Podcasting
April 12, 2026

It’s time for podcasting to move beyond unreliable downloads to engagement metrics that matter. Welcome to the Attention Economy.

April 12, 2026
Apple Just Moved the Center of Gravity in Podcasting
February 22, 2026
Apple Just Moved the Center of Gravity in Podcasting
February 22, 2026

With Apple’s pivot to video, for the first time every major distribution platform now treats video as core to podcasting.

February 22, 2026
Understanding Podcasting’s Liquid Content Era
January 18, 2026
Understanding Podcasting’s Liquid Content Era
January 18, 2026

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

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

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

January 3, 2026

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