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The Right Length for a Podcast is ...... D.W.M.T.
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 5/8/17 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 5/8/17

The Right Length for a Podcast is ...... D.W.M.T.

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Amplifi Introduces New Joint Venture With Jacobs Media - SONICAi
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Amplifi Introduces New Joint Venture With Jacobs Media - SONICAi

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How Stephen Colbert Went From Worst to First
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 4/13/17 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 4/13/17

How Stephen Colbert Went From Worst to First

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You Call That a Morning Show?
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 4/7/17 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 4/7/17

You Call That a Morning Show?

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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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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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Only 10 Top Podcasts Have Video? Not So Fast.
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How many of the top podcasts are audio + video? We took a look.

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Is Podcasting Ready for Vertical Video? An interview with Hernan Lopez
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Is Podcasting Ready for Vertical Video? An interview with Hernan Lopez
August 3, 2026

‍Podcasting got punched in the head by video. Vertical is the next swing. Wondery founder Hernan Lopez on the $150-billion shift podcasters need to be ready for.

Read more →
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The Download Built Podcasting. Now It's Holding It Back. A review of the AMP Accords
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The Download Built Podcasting. Now It's Holding It Back. A review of the AMP Accords
July 27, 2026

Podcasting has a tremendous opportunity to grow revenue if they embrace the essence of the Amp Accords

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