Amazon's Big Bets on Music, Twitch, and Podcasts

Podcast: Trapital · Dan Runcie

Opublikowano: 2026-10-23

I sat down with Steve Boom, VP of Audio, Twitch & Games, at the 2026 Trapital Summit to talk about the competition for your attention. Boom oversees Amazon Music, Wondery, Twitch, Audible, and more. Steve and I discussed the company's partnership with Oprah Winfrey, the tradeoffs of podcast exclusivity, and Amazon Music’s future. We also talked about streaming prices, Twitch’s evolution beyond gaming, and how AI could help Audible reach more listeners worldwide. CHAPTERS 01:24 Competing for Your Attention 03:09 Oprah and Podcast Exclusivity 06:35 Amazon Music’s Growth 09:31 How Amazon...