The Google Podcasts app seemed like a big move when it was first announced. Amplifi Media CEO Steve Goldstein reached out to several leaders in audio and podcasting to get a better understanding of why the app hasn’t been a smashing success yet. Continue Reading
The Amplifi Media CEO aggregates several noteworthy statistics that help outline the latest trends in audio and media. This batch has some especially interesting numbers for smart speakers and traditional television. Continue Reading
Podcasting received the Saturday Night Live treatment with a send-up of some tropes that will likely be familiar to any regular listeners. Is it a good or a bad thing when late night comedy leans into the audio format’s stereotypes? Continue Reading
With each new entry of a podcast app (and there are a bunch), the forecast of a “Netflix of podcasts” is written about. It is hard to see the pathway for this to happen anytime soon. Continue Reading
Steve and Todd Cochrane, CEO at Rawvoice/Blubrry, explore how many of the hundreds of thousands of podcasts actually stay active and how many fall victim to the podfade. Continue Reading
Hundreds of radio professionals attended the Podcast Movement gathering in July. Yet, says Amplifi Media’s Steve Goldstein, radio is responsible for very little podcasting output. He identifies six main reasons why. Continue Reading
Amplifi Media CEO Steve Goldstein reflects on last week’s Podcast Movement conference, and a list of interesting takeaways. One key fact: More than four out of five people do not listen to podcasting weekly. Upside? Yes, and also challenges. Continue Reading
“Inside Trader Joe’s” is a podcast that lives up to its title — it’s all about the grocery chain and its signature items, hosted by company execs who interview company specialists. We spoke with executive producers Steve Goldstein and Dave Beasing. Continue Reading
Amplifi Media CEO Steve Goldstein shares his thoughts about the panel he recently moderated at a NAB show that featured insights and data about podcasts. Continue Reading
Amplifi Media CEO Steve Goldstein explores how a few podcasts have worked to stand out by cross-promotion with other media outlets. Shows like 2 Dope Queens and The Daily are notable examples. Continue Reading
Amplifi Media CEO Steve Goldstein shares an interview with Brian Mayfield, SVP of Media for Ramsey Solutions, about how The Dave Ramsey Show managed to perform so well on Apple’s 2017 charts. Continue Reading
Amplifi Media CEO Steve Goldstein pens a follow-up to his investigation into the type of shows topping podcast charts. This time, it’s a look at which categories are the most crowded. Continue Reading