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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

July 27, 2026

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.

July 20, 2026

June 11, 2026

The Clip Economy Is Eating Everything

June 11, 2026

Often clips reach audiences exponentially larger than the original show. How do we monetize that?

June 11, 2026

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

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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.