In his latest column, guest contributor and Amplifi Media CEO Steve Goldstein transcribes an industry discussion he moderated at the recently concluded POdcast Movement conference. The high-IQ panel comprised Ross Adams (CEO, Acast), Dan Misener (Co-founder, Bumper Media,) Andrew Mason (Founder/CEO, Descript) Elsie Escobar (Director of Community and Content, Libsyn), and Farid Haji (Senior Director – Partnership, The Roost Podcast Network). Key takeaways here include video importance, multi-platform strategies, engagement vs. reach, the evolution of monetization, AI, changing audience dynamics, and future opportunities. Without question a must-read, even for those who attended the session. Continue Reading →
Spotify has placed a limit on free song lyrics which appear to the ad-supported, no-pay version of the app. Meant as an inducement to upgrade membership, and possibly succeeding to some extent, the shift is generating predictable upset. We review the outrage. Continue Reading →
In what is seemingly a statement of global self-sufficiency, Spotify is no longer represented on the IAB’s list of compliant podcast companies. The movement feels momentous in its abruptness, absence of presage, widespread reaction, and inherent implication. Click for details. Continue Reading →
RAIN News is completing an initiative to become a French-language publication. Nobody is more startled than we are. Continue Reading →
— TPX New Hire (TPX)
— Elusively Wrong? (Meredith Rose)
— When in Sweden… (Entrepreneur Magazine)
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Media and consulting company Sounds Profitable has released the Podcast Industry Glossary. It’s an online product — and, as such, is a living document. Not only can Sounds Profitable keep it updated, but there is an open invitation for community updates. Click through for a brief review and links. Continue Reading →
— Uh-oh (Ashley Carman)
— Here, There, and Overall (Tenderfoot TV)
— Show Me the Money (Allyson Marino)
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When Mixcloud founder and CEO Nico Perez asked Twitter for reactions to Spotify’s new AI DJ feature he received a short thread of contrasting replies. A well known tech pub calls it “deeply unnecessary.” Meanwhile, Spotify is occupied explaining why nobody can find it. With all this, we are looking forward to it. Continue Reading →
Brad: Manoush Zomorodi, thank you so much for joining me today. Manoush: Brad, I am grateful for the invitation. Thank you for having me. Brad: Oh, what a nice thing to say. Well, good, I’m looking forward to this… Continue Reading →
The trascript of Manoush Zomorodi’s appearance on the Podcast Business Lunch on April 6, 2022. We asked her to review her entire podcast career, starting as a network producer, migrating to startup entrepreneur, and returning to a big network as host of The TED Radio Hour. It’s a fascinating trip with one of the most accomplished audio producers and personalities. Continue Reading →
Steve Goldstein, CEO of podcast consultancy Amplifi Media, joins the Podcast Business Lunch. Pain and death ensue, but all to make podcasting better. Continue Reading →
Brad: Steve, thanks so much for joining me today. Steve: Happy to be here, thanks for asking. Brad: You’re welcome. You’re the founder of Amplifi Media, a strategic advisement company that helps brands and other organizations start podcasts. And… Continue Reading →
