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Sound to Screen: How to Shoot Video That Doesn’t Suck
Steven Goldstein 10/23/23 Steven Goldstein 10/23/23

Sound to Screen: How to Shoot Video That Doesn’t Suck

We recommend podcasters come up with a video strategy for YouTube, but what is effective?

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The Three Eras of Podcasting
Steven Goldstein 9/19/23 Steven Goldstein 9/19/23

The Three Eras of Podcasting

Podcasting is right now embarking on its third era. The implications are huge.

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“The New Rules of Podcasting on YouTube” webinar today (9/7)
Steven Goldstein 9/7/23 Steven Goldstein 9/7/23

“The New Rules of Podcasting on YouTube” webinar today (9/7)

Two weeks ago we debuted an important study about YouTube and podcasting. Free webinar 9/7.

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Embracing YouTube: A Must for Today’s Podcasters
Steven Goldstein 8/26/23 Steven Goldstein 8/26/23

Embracing YouTube: A Must for Today’s Podcasters

At Podcast Movement, Amplifi Media and Coleman Insights debuted a new study about the importance of YouTube for podcasters.

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Podcast Movement, a new Amplifi-produced podcast, and call me professor.
Steven Goldstein 8/19/23 Steven Goldstein 8/19/23

Podcast Movement, a new Amplifi-produced podcast, and call me professor.

Amplifi news - 3 panels at Podcast Movement, a new podcast and a new podcast course at NYU

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When Podcast Apps Miss the Mark
Steven Goldstein 8/6/23 Steven Goldstein 8/6/23

When Podcast Apps Miss the Mark

The podcast graveyard is loaded with apps and now we are down to 3 mega apps. What does it mean for podcasting?

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Why programmatic ads are vital for podcasting
Steven Goldstein 6/19/23 Steven Goldstein 6/19/23

Why programmatic ads are vital for podcasting

Podcast advertising is at a crossroads. Embrace programmatic or risk being forced out.

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How much impact will the NY Times podcast app have?
Steven Goldstein 5/22/23 Steven Goldstein 5/22/23

How much impact will the NY Times podcast app have?

The NY Times just launched a standalone audio app aggregating podcasts and new “shorts” content. It’s a bold step. Will it work?

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“Oh, you’re Going to Clean Up my  hot Podcast Mess”
Steven Goldstein 5/2/23 Steven Goldstein 5/2/23

“Oh, you’re Going to Clean Up my hot Podcast Mess”

Producing, packaging and ad serving of podcasts has become bloated and more complex. Somebody has to clean up this “hot mess.”

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Belt-tightening will be good for Podcasting
Steven Goldstein 4/2/23 Steven Goldstein 4/2/23

Belt-tightening will be good for Podcasting

While recent cutbacks in podcasting can seem difficult, it will be a good thing for the business. (image DALL-E)

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Where the podcast business is headed
Steven Goldstein 3/14/23 Steven Goldstein 3/14/23

Where the podcast business is headed

At Podcast Movement we brought together a terrific group to discuss where the business is going amidst so much change

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Steve Pratt thinks most podcast marketing is Wrong
Steven Goldstein 2/28/23 Steven Goldstein 2/28/23

Steve Pratt thinks most podcast marketing is Wrong

Steve Pratt thinks there is a better way to market than trying to “steal” attention

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Our Top 7 Most Read/Shared Posts from 2022
Steven Goldstein 2/28/23 Steven Goldstein 2/28/23

Our Top 7 Most Read/Shared Posts from 2022

Our 7 most read posts of 2022. It was a busy year.

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The Ups and Downs of Audio in 2022
Steven Goldstein 2/28/23 Steven Goldstein 2/28/23

The Ups and Downs of Audio in 2022

The ups and downs of audio in 2022.

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Podcasting is doing fine; thank you
Steven Goldstein 2/23/23 Steven Goldstein 2/23/23

Podcasting is doing fine; thank you

Maybe the shakeout is a good thing. Here is the data to back it up.

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Podcasting’s paradox of choice
Steven Goldstein 10/12/22 Steven Goldstein 10/12/22

Podcasting’s paradox of choice

Podcast listeners are drowning in choice. These two things are underrated in helping listeners decide

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The rightsizing of the podcast business
Steven Goldstein 10/3/22 Steven Goldstein 10/3/22

The rightsizing of the podcast business

Right now the podcast business is in the midst of resizing. What does that mean?

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The most, and least, crowded active podcast categories
Steven Goldstein 9/14/22 Steven Goldstein 9/14/22

The most, and least, crowded active podcast categories

Which are the most, and least, prolific podcast categories?

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Steve Goldstein is the Founder and CEO of Amplifi Media, a global leader in shaping audio strategy, content development, audience growth, retention, and organizational excellence. An internationally recognized executive, Steve has spent his career scaling and refining successful audio ventures across radio, satellite, and podcasting.

He is also an Adjunct Professor at New York University, where he created and teaches The Business of Podcasting — the first full-credit course at a major university dedicated to the business dynamics of the podcasting industry.
Steve speaks at major conferences about the future of audio and publishes The Amplifi Thought Letter, a widely followed newsletter offering insights at the intersection of audio, media, and technology.

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5 Creative Truths That Matter
Apr 28, 2025
5 Creative Truths That Matter
Apr 28, 2025

Here are five creative truths from some of the world’s greatest thinkers

Apr 28, 2025
5 Charts That Will Change How You Think About Podcasts
Apr 22, 2025
5 Charts That Will Change How You Think About Podcasts
Apr 22, 2025

5 Charts that will change how you think about podcasting from the Amplifi - Coleman State of Video Podcasting, 2025

Apr 22, 2025
Podcasts: It’s Not One Thing Or The Other
Apr 10, 2025
Podcasts: It’s Not One Thing Or The Other
Apr 10, 2025

While the industry wrestles with change, consumers are already there. More from our State of Video Podcasting 2025 study

Apr 10, 2025
View From the Top: Podcasting isn’t Breaking, it’s Bending
Apr 8, 2025
View From the Top: Podcasting isn’t Breaking, it’s Bending
Apr 8, 2025

Here are top quotes from a great panel of executives and a recap.

Apr 8, 2025

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