Topic: Amp Group

2 chapters across the catalog

Episode 266: Research Velocity
22:10 - 26:25

Episode 266: Research Velocity

AMP Group Podcast Definition and Metric Farce

The hosts critique the AMP group's new document defining podcasts, specifically taking issue with the claim that a podcast does not require an RSS feed. They argue that the group's focus on 30-second or 60-second "play" metrics is a deceptive attempt to satisfy advertisers rather than provide accurate listener data.

Episode 266: Research Velocity
26:25 - 30:46

Episode 266: Research Velocity

Secrecy and Philosophical Disagreements with AMP

Dave Jones expresses philosophical disagreement with the AMP group's use of private meetings and NDAs to develop industry standards. He argues that developing specifications in a "secret room" without community feedback kneecaps the effort and leads to mediocre ideas that the broader industry may ignore.