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CEO, VisitAberdeenshire“The innovative and professional approach of The Goldie Collective gave us the confidence that the project was in good hands.”
Brand is built through experience. It’s the impression people form from every interaction, every decision, and every detail that signals who you are and what you stand for.
Everyone is different, so our core work flexes around your unique needs. We’ve supported brands across culture, tourism, hospitality and lifestyle at every scale. Talk to us today about:
- Business planning and strategy
- Brand and campaign development
- Marketing and communications
- Research, insights and UX
- Programming and events
- Coaching and mentoring
Strategy & Insight
Every successful project begins with understanding. We work with organisations to uncover the opportunities that sit beneath the surface — analysing audiences, markets and trends to shape clear, practical strategies. Whether it’s defining a direction for a destination, a business or a campaign, we bring insight, clarity and focus to help organisations make confident decisions about what comes next.
Photo: Dundee Tourism Strategy, V&A Dundee
Brand & Creative
A strong brand helps people recognise you, remember you and trust what you offer. We support organisations to develop distinctive identities, compelling stories and creative assets that express who they are and what they stand for. From brand positioning and visual identity to design and creative direction, we help shape brands that feel authentic, consistent and memorable.
Photo: Your Scottish Wedding
Marketing & Communications
Great ideas deserve to be seen and understood. We design and deliver marketing and communications that connect with the right audiences in meaningful ways. From campaign planning and content creation to digital marketing, messaging and public relations, our focus is on building visibility, engagement and long-term value.
Photo: Jo Fairley, Founder, Green & Blacks Chocolate, Egg Events
Events & Experiences
Events and experiences create powerful moments of connection. We work with organisations to shape, develop and deliver events that bring people together and reflect the character of a place or brand. From festivals and cultural programmes to launches and stakeholder events, we combine creativity with practical delivery to ensure every experience feels considered and well executed.
Coaching & Mentoring
Alongside our consultancy work, we support individuals and teams through coaching and mentoring. Drawing on experience in leadership, strategy and organisational development, we help people step back, reflect and move forward with clarity and confidence. Our approach is thoughtful, supportive and focused on helping people unlock their potential.
Who we are…
The Goldie Collective is a strategic marketing and creative consultancy supported by a trusted network of specialist associates across the public and private sectors. We understand the needs of charities and cultural organisations, while recognising the commercial realities many organisations operate within. The Goldie Collective is a finalist in the Northern Star Business Awards.
Founded and led by Leah Hodder, the consultancy works flexibly with clients — from focused projects to longer-term strategic partnerships.
Leah is a Non-Executive Director of the Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce and Vice Chair of VisitAberdeenshire, contributes to the nominations committee of the British Chambers of Commerce.
A graduate of the Glasgow School of Art, Ontario College of Art & Design (Toronto) and the University of Stirling, Leah is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing. She was awarded Social Leader of the Year at the Scottish Women’s Awards 2023 and is currently completing the Institute of Leadership & Management Level 5 Diploma in Effective Coaching and Mentoring.