
Gold Leaf
Gold Leaf was founded in March 2001 to provide business development and market research for publishers and the publishing community. It has since extended its client base to academic institutions and technology companies.

What We Offer
Strategy
Strategic planning
Business development
Change management planning
and implementation
Trends and industry analysis
Competitive analysis
Digital innovation and go-to market planning for new products
Research
Large scale multi-faceted research projects
Small, targeted research projects
Meeting facilitation
Surveys
User research
Qualitative interviews
Projects may be for the public domain or strictly confidential
Engagement
Advisory boards and user groups
Case studies, white papers
and newsletters
Focus groups
Webinars
Introductions
Conference and seminar organisation
Editorial
Long or short term editorship of learned journals
Copyediting
Proofreading
Language polishing
Ghost-writing
Editorial workflow analysis
Author experience and services
List development

Blog
Recent Blog Posts
- Webinar – Preserving our cultural heritage: academic libraries in the community4 December 2025, 15.00-16.30 CET(2pm-3.30pm BST) Webinar hosted by Gold Leaf, sponsored by De Gruyter Brill The academic library has always played a major role inContinue reading “Webinar – Preserving our cultural heritage: academic libraries in the community”
- “Budget is an issue but there are deeper challenges.” – An Interview with Mimi CalterA conversation with Mimi Calter, Chair of the Academic and Research Libraries Section of IFLA and Vice Provost and University Librarian at Washington University St LouisContinue reading ““Budget is an issue but there are deeper challenges.” – An Interview with Mimi Calter”
- Webinar – Artificial Intelligence: a global phenomenon with regional variations?23 October 2025 12.00-13.30 Chinese Standard Time(5am-6.30am BST) Webinar hosted by Gold Leaf, sponsored by De Gruyter Brill Artificial Intelligence makes the headlines every day. ItContinue reading “Webinar – Artificial Intelligence: a global phenomenon with regional variations?”

Testimonials
What People Say
Gold Leaf truly have their finger on the pulse when it comes to academic publishing trends, particularly as a result of their close collaboration with senior librarians worldwide. This is why we choose to work with them. I really value their professionalism and innovative thinking when it comes to running the De Gruyter’s Librarian AdvisoryContinue reading “Deirdre Watchorn, Senior Manager Insights — De Gruyter”
Working with Gold Leaf on our Educational Resources Report 2019 was a delightful experience; the dedication and acumen of Linda and Annika Bennett resulted in meticulous research with critical insights into the evolving landscape of UK higher education, deftly navigating the intricacies of pedagogy and student needs.
I worked with Gold Leaf in my previous role as Head of Sales & Marketing at the Biochemical Society. We appointed them to do a large market research project and I would absolutely recommend working with them again. They really take the time to understand your organisation’s needs and requirements, and deliver a highly professionalContinue reading “Claire Dowbekin — Wiley”





