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How the NBC Chimes Became The First Trademarked Sound
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 12/16/16 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 12/16/16

How the NBC Chimes Became The First Trademarked Sound

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Why Every Content Developer Owes Grant Tinker a Big Thank You
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 12/1/16 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 12/1/16

Why Every Content Developer Owes Grant Tinker a Big Thank You

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What Wasn't Discussed at the Radio Ink Forecast Conference
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 11/22/16 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 11/22/16

What Wasn't Discussed at the Radio Ink Forecast Conference

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Android Auto: Now Available in Every Car
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 11/14/16 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 11/14/16

Android Auto: Now Available in Every Car

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Unlocking Podcasting's Revenue Potential
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 11/3/16 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 11/3/16

Unlocking Podcasting's Revenue Potential

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Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 10/19/16 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 10/19/16

RAIN: Podcast Forecast: What's Next?

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YouTube Crushes The Networks in Debate Coverage
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 10/12/16 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 10/12/16

YouTube Crushes The Networks in Debate Coverage

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Too busy to read your favorite websites?  Just Listen
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 10/4/16 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 10/4/16

Too busy to read your favorite websites? Just Listen

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Let's Click "Pause" And Celebrate International Podcast Day?
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 9/30/16 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 9/30/16

Let's Click "Pause" And Celebrate International Podcast Day?

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Data? Audience? The Name? What's Holding Podcasting Back?
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 9/21/16 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 9/21/16

Data? Audience? The Name? What's Holding Podcasting Back?

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Thinking Beyond The Transmitter
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 9/19/16 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 9/19/16

Thinking Beyond The Transmitter

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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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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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