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Borrell: an Autobahn of Data and Ideas
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 3/14/18 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 3/14/18

Borrell: an Autobahn of Data and Ideas

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Podcasts Make a Big Jump In the Car and 3 Other Audio Things
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 3/11/18 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 3/11/18

Podcasts Make a Big Jump In the Car and 3 Other Audio Things

The Infinite Dial 2018 study is out - Here are a few really significant trends

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Does Your Podcast Have A Megaphone?
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 2/13/18 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 2/13/18

Does Your Podcast Have A Megaphone?

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Thinking of starting a podcast? Don’t.
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 1/24/18 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 1/24/18

Thinking of starting a podcast? Don’t.

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New Post Xmas Smart Speaker Data - Now One-in-Six Americans
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 1/11/18 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 1/11/18

New Post Xmas Smart Speaker Data - Now One-in-Six Americans

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Why Voice Matters in 2018
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 1/9/18 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 1/9/18

Why Voice Matters in 2018

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Audio 2018 - Watch These Numbers
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 1/2/18 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 1/2/18

Audio 2018 - Watch These Numbers

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TO MAKE A SUCCESSFUL PODCAST, START WITH THESE EIGHT ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 12/28/17 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 12/28/17

TO MAKE A SUCCESSFUL PODCAST, START WITH THESE EIGHT ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS

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Why Radio Needs to Get Smart Speakers Right
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 12/27/17 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 12/27/17

Why Radio Needs to Get Smart Speakers Right

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Here is How Radio and Podcasting Work Together Magnificently
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 12/27/17 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 12/27/17

Here is How Radio and Podcasting Work Together Magnificently

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How The Dave Ramsey Radio Show Became The Fourth Biggest Podcast Of 2017
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 12/18/17 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 12/18/17

How The Dave Ramsey Radio Show Became The Fourth Biggest Podcast Of 2017

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Which Podcast Categories Have The Most Titles? You May Be Surprised.
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 12/12/17 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 12/12/17

Which Podcast Categories Have The Most Titles? You May Be Surprised.

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What types of shows dominate the podcast charts?
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 12/5/17 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 12/5/17

What types of shows dominate the podcast charts?

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How Many Will Buy a Smart Speaker This Holiday Season?
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 11/30/17 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 11/30/17

How Many Will Buy a Smart Speaker This Holiday Season?

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What Would You Have For Your Last Meal?
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 10/31/17 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 10/31/17

What Would You Have For Your Last Meal?

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Six Tips To Turn Stations Into Podcast Specialists
Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 10/26/17 Steven Goldstein, Amplifi Media 10/26/17

Six Tips To Turn Stations Into Podcast Specialists

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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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Only 10 Top Podcasts Have Video? Not So Fast.
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‍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.

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

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How Higher Education Built a Thriving Podcasting Community
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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
Only 10 Top Podcasts Have Video? Not So Fast.
August 11, 2026
Only 10 Top Podcasts Have Video? Not So Fast.
August 11, 2026

How many of the top podcasts are audio + video? We took a look.

Read more →
August 11, 2026
Is Podcasting Ready for Vertical Video? An interview with Hernan Lopez
August 3, 2026
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 →
August 3, 2026
The Download Built Podcasting. Now It's Holding It Back. A review of the AMP Accords
July 27, 2026
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

Read more →
July 27, 2026
How Higher Education Built a Thriving Podcasting Community
July 20, 2026
How Higher Education Built a Thriving Podcasting Community
July 20, 2026

What do MIT, Wharton and a small Indiana college have in common? They’re part of a remarkably inventive podcasting community.

Read more →
July 20, 2026

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