Steve Goldstein: At CES, Audio Was The Thing
by Steve Goldstein
Audio was the big deal at this year’s CES. Google dominated. Autonomous cars hitting a speed bump? The founder of Amplifi Media shares CES impressions. Continue Reading
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Steve Goldstein: Podcasting and Smart Speaker Notes from CES – and a smart toilet
by Steve Goldstein
Amplifi Media CEO Steve Goldstein comes back from CES with a review. of podcasting and smart speakers. More about smart speakers tomorrow from the Amplifi Media founder, plus connected cars. Continue Reading
Steve Goldstein: Time-Shifted Audio Deserves More Respect
by Steve Goldstein
Amplifi Media CEO Steve Goldstein gives some attention and respect to time-shifted audio. He argues that the broader industry should do the same; here’s why. Continue Reading
Steve Goldstein: Why is the Google Podcasts App Failing So Hard?
by Steve Goldstein
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
Steve Goldstein: Significant Digits
by Steve Goldstein
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
Steve Goldstein: Did SNL Just Set Podcasting Back?
by Steve Goldstein
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
Steve Goldstein: Don’t Hold Your Breath for the Netflix of Podcasts
by Steve Goldstein
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 Goldstein: How Many of the 540,000 Podcasts Have “Podfaded?”
by Steve Goldstein
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
Steve Goldstein: Why Radio Is Still Struggling With Podcasting
by Steve Goldstein
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
Steve Goldstein: 13 Significant Numbers from Podcast Movement
by Steve Goldstein
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
Branded podcasts: “Be the content, not the interruption.” Q&A with the creators of “Inside Trader Joe’s”
“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
Steve Goldstein: Interesting Podcast Data Never Seen Before
by Steve Goldstein
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