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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
Apple Just Moved the Center of Gravity in Podcasting
February 22, 2026
Apple Just Moved the Center of Gravity in Podcasting
February 22, 2026

With Apple’s pivot to video, for the first time every major distribution platform now treats video as core to podcasting.

February 22, 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
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
Apple Just Moved the Center of Gravity in Podcasting
February 22, 2026
Apple Just Moved the Center of Gravity in Podcasting
February 22, 2026

With Apple’s pivot to video, for the first time every major distribution platform now treats video as core to podcasting.

February 22, 2026

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