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Things We Are Learning About Smart Speakers
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 10/16/17 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 10/16/17

Things We Are Learning About Smart Speakers

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NPR Is Beating Commercial News/Talk in Top Markets
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 10/10/17 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 10/10/17

NPR Is Beating Commercial News/Talk in Top Markets

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The Power of Audio At Advertising Week
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 9/27/17 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 9/27/17

The Power of Audio At Advertising Week

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The New Radios
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 9/19/17 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 9/19/17

The New Radios

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Things Apple's iPhone Helped Destroy
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 9/13/17 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 9/13/17

Things Apple's iPhone Helped Destroy

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Here is How Radio and Podcasting Work Together Magnificently
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 9/10/17 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 9/10/17

Here is How Radio and Podcasting Work Together Magnificently

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Radio's New Strategies and New Platforms tomorrow at the NAB/RAB Radio Show
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 9/4/17 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 9/4/17

Radio's New Strategies and New Platforms tomorrow at the NAB/RAB Radio Show

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8 Takeaways From Podcast Movement
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 8/27/17 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 8/27/17

8 Takeaways From Podcast Movement

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To Make a Successful Podcast, Start With These Eight Essential Questions
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 8/13/17 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 8/13/17

To Make a Successful Podcast, Start With These Eight Essential Questions

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Just because you can drop an F'bomb in a podcast .....
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 8/6/17 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 8/6/17

Just because you can drop an F'bomb in a podcast .....

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The New Morning Shows: BuzzFeed in the Morning
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 7/20/17 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 7/20/17

The New Morning Shows: BuzzFeed in the Morning

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Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 7/14/17 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 7/14/17

Webinar Replay: Changes to Radio Listening in the Home

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Why Radio Needs To Get Voice Assist Speakers Right
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 7/12/17 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 7/12/17

Why Radio Needs To Get Voice Assist Speakers Right

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The Shiny New Thing: Smart Speakers In Homes Result In More Audio Listening
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 6/23/17 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 6/23/17

The Shiny New Thing: Smart Speakers In Homes Result In More Audio Listening

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The Biggest Thing to Happen to Podcasts Since Serial Just Happened.
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 6/11/17 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 6/11/17

The Biggest Thing to Happen to Podcasts Since Serial Just Happened.

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 New Amplifi Media Podcast Infographic
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 5/31/17 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 5/31/17

New Amplifi Media Podcast Infographic

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Why Can't Music Be Played In Podcasts?
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 5/25/17 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 5/25/17

Why Can't Music Be Played In Podcasts?

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Podcasts' Need For Speed
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 5/22/17 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 5/22/17

Podcasts' Need For Speed

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Moving Beyond the Download
May 26, 2026
Moving Beyond the Download
May 26, 2026

The download was a transitional metric. It’s time to move on.

May 26, 2026
Thinking Beyond the Download
May 19, 2026
Thinking Beyond the Download
May 19, 2026

The importance of thinking beyond the download — Today (Wednesday) at Podcast Show London. 12:50pm Studio Stage

May 19, 2026
AI can make podcasts. But can it make anyone care?
May 13, 2026
AI can make podcasts. But can it make anyone care?
May 13, 2026

AI can now generate podcasts at industrial scale. But after hearing what Gen Z thought of AI-generated shows, one thing became clear: making content is easy — making people care is much harder.

May 13, 2026
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
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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
Moving Beyond the Download
May 26, 2026
Moving Beyond the Download
May 26, 2026

The download was a transitional metric. It’s time to move on.

May 26, 2026
Thinking Beyond the Download
May 19, 2026
Thinking Beyond the Download
May 19, 2026

The importance of thinking beyond the download — Today (Wednesday) at Podcast Show London. 12:50pm Studio Stage

May 19, 2026
AI can make podcasts. But can it make anyone care?
May 13, 2026
AI can make podcasts. But can it make anyone care?
May 13, 2026

AI can now generate podcasts at industrial scale. But after hearing what Gen Z thought of AI-generated shows, one thing became clear: making content is easy — making people care is much harder.

May 13, 2026
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

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