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Why Many Radio Station Podcasts Underperform
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 3/24/17 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 3/24/17

Why Many Radio Station Podcasts Underperform

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Do People Listen To An Entire Podcast?
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 3/16/17 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 3/16/17

Do People Listen To An Entire Podcast?

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5 Key Takeaways From The Infinite Dial About Podcasting
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 3/13/17 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 3/13/17

5 Key Takeaways From The Infinite Dial About Podcasting

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Why Better Podcast Metrics Matter
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 3/9/17 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 3/9/17

Why Better Podcast Metrics Matter

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Katie Couric video: The Power of the Podcast
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 3/7/17 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 3/7/17

Katie Couric video: The Power of the Podcast

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Why Isn't Podcasting Bigger?
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 2/20/17 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 2/20/17

Why Isn't Podcasting Bigger?

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Car Infotainment Systems Are in the Slow Lane
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 2/8/17 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 2/8/17

Car Infotainment Systems Are in the Slow Lane

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Never Make A Podcast Unless .....
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 1/17/17 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 1/17/17

Never Make A Podcast Unless .....

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Forecast: Podcast Ad Spend To Hit $500m in 2020
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 1/10/17 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 1/10/17

Forecast: Podcast Ad Spend To Hit $500m in 2020

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Is Content Still King?
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 1/9/17 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 1/9/17

Is Content Still King?

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Follow These 4 Mega Trends in Podcasting for 2017
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 1/3/17 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 1/3/17

Follow These 4 Mega Trends in Podcasting for 2017

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It's Like the Radio, but on Facebook
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 12/22/16 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 12/22/16

It's Like the Radio, but on Facebook

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

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