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But Wait, There's More .... Amazon Expands Podcast-Like Offerings
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 9/13/16 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 9/13/16

But Wait, There's More .... Amazon Expands Podcast-Like Offerings

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I Tried Apple CarPlay ... So Should You
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 9/6/16 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 9/6/16

I Tried Apple CarPlay ... So Should You

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Major Brands Experiment With Podcasts
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 8/30/16 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 8/30/16

Major Brands Experiment With Podcasts

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The Disappearing Radio
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 8/14/16 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 8/14/16

The Disappearing Radio

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"He's Truth Serum"
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 7/29/16 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 7/29/16

"He's Truth Serum"

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Another Form of Downloadable Audio That is Blowing Up
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 7/24/16 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 7/24/16

Another Form of Downloadable Audio That is Blowing Up

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The Difference Between a Broadcast and a Podcast - RNC Edition
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 7/22/16 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 7/22/16

The Difference Between a Broadcast and a Podcast - RNC Edition

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7 Ways to Fix Your Podcast
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 7/14/16 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 7/14/16

7 Ways to Fix Your Podcast

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How Long Should Your Podcast Be?
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 7/12/16 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 7/12/16

How Long Should Your Podcast Be?

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"The Second Golden Age of Audio" - Notes from Podcast Movement
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 7/10/16 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 7/10/16

"The Second Golden Age of Audio" - Notes from Podcast Movement

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The Youth Drain
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 6/23/16 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 6/23/16

The Youth Drain

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The Generational Divide Becomes Larger
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 6/21/16 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 6/21/16

The Generational Divide Becomes Larger

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Thinking Beyond the Transmitter
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 6/12/16 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 6/12/16

Thinking Beyond the Transmitter

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New Data - The Mainstreaming of Podcasts
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 5/26/16 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 5/26/16

New Data - The Mainstreaming of Podcasts

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Amazon Echo and Google Home - Let the Battle for Audio in Your home Begin
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 5/18/16 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 5/18/16

Amazon Echo and Google Home - Let the Battle for Audio in Your home Begin

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Podcasts Surge, but Producers Fear Apple Isn't Listening
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 5/7/16 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 5/7/16

Podcasts Surge, but Producers Fear Apple Isn't Listening

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Have You Looked at How Much Audio Listening is From Smartphones?
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 4/24/16 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 4/24/16

Have You Looked at How Much Audio Listening is From Smartphones?

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Google Adds Podcasts - 100 Million New Potential Listeners
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 4/18/16 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 4/18/16

Google Adds Podcasts - 100 Million New Potential Listeners

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

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

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