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Amplifi Media Founder and NYU Professor Steve Goldstein is a sought-after speaker, sharing his insights on the audio industry at both in-person and virtual events.

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Steven Goldstein is a sought-after speaker who brings clarity, energy, and real-world perspective to the rapidly evolving media landscape. From keynote stages at industry conferences to private executive sessions, Steven delivers sharp, actionable insights on podcasting, audience growth, monetization, and the shift to what he calls “Liquid Content”—where stories flow seamlessly across audio, video, and social platforms.

A professor at NYU and trusted advisor to leading media organizations, he blends strategic vision with practical frameworks that audiences can immediately apply. Whether addressing broadcasters, brands, or content creators, Steven’s sessions are designed to challenge conventional thinking, spark new ideas, and leave audiences with a clear path forward.

Speaking Topics

The Era of Liquid Content
Today, content needs to flow across platforms. More than ever creators must meet the audience where they are.

The rapid changes in the podcast business
A practical look at what’s changing including video podcasting, distribution, monetization, and what it all means for creators. What is resonating and what is not.

How Gen-Z is reshaping the audio landscape
From recent research along with experience teaching at NYU, a firsthand look at how Gen-Z is transforming the audio landscape and its implications.

The changing media landscape
A guided tour of what’s shifting across linear and digital media, (data, trends, consumption, etc.) with a close look at Gen Z behavior and habits (drawn from my NYU class and client work).

The undeniable local podcasting opportunity.
Make no mistake, now is the time to get serious about hyper-local digital audio.

Podcasting's “Grid of Pain” challenge.
Is your podcast truly recommendable, or just “fine?”