Frequently Asked Questions
The fifteen questions we receive most often about Marketleaf — who runs it, how it works, how to engage with it. Specific operating-relationship questions are covered on the about page; pitching is covered on the contact page; corrections on the corrections page.
Who runs Marketleaf?
Marketleaf is an independent editorial publication. Editorial decisions are made by the named bylines on the masthead. See the about page for the editorial context.
Is the publication editorially independent?
Yes. The publication's named contributors retain editorial control. We do not run sponsored content under an editorial byline and we do not pre-clear coverage with any commercial party.
How does Marketleaf make money?
The publication operates a free weekly newsletter and a small set of editorial sponsorships clearly marked as such. We do not accept paid placement, do not accept compensation in exchange for coverage, and do not run sponsored articles with an editorial byline.
How do I pitch a piece?
Marketleaf accepts pitches from working practitioners with concrete case material on the AI marketing stack and agency-model side. Vendor essays are not accepted. The relevant beat writer's address is on their author page; for general pitches, write to editors@marketleaf.com. We respond within a working week.
Do you accept guest contributions?
Yes, on the terms documented in the editorial guidelines. Guest contributions carry a named human byline, are edited to the publication's voice, and are subject to the same fact-checking and conflict-of-interest disclosure as staff pieces. We do not accept guest contributions ghostwritten by an agency on behalf of a client.
Why don't you cover model leaderboards or funding rounds?
The publication's beat is bounded on purpose. We do not cover model leaderboards, consumer AI, AI policy as a standalone topic, or funding rounds qua funding rounds. Where these touch the AI marketing category, we cover the intersection in the AI marketing register.
Can I republish a Marketleaf article?
Brief, attributed quotation is welcome and does not require permission. Republication of full articles requires written permission from the editorial desk; write to editorial@marketleaf.com. Internal corporate redistribution (circulating an article inside your team) is welcome without permission, provided you do not modify the piece.
How do I correct a factual error?
Write to corrections@marketleaf.com with the article URL, the specific text in dispute, and the basis for the correction. The corrections desk acknowledges within one business day and resolves within five, in most cases. Corrected articles carry an in-line correction note at the foot; material updates are logged on the corrections page.
Do you have an RSS feed? A JSON Feed? A newsletter?
All three. The main RSS feed is at /feed.xml. The JSON Feed is at /feed.json. The weekly newsletter is the publication's primary distribution surface; sign up via any of the newsletter forms on the site, or write to subscribe@marketleaf.com.
Can I subscribe to a specific beat's feed only?
Yes. Each topic landing page (Stack & Tooling, Agencies, Trends, Reference) exposes its own RSS feed at /topics/{slug}/feed.xml. Each author also has their own per-byline feed at /authors/{slug}/feed.xml.
How do I save articles for later?
Use the Save button in the article header. Saved pieces are kept in your browser's local storage and appear on the reading list at /reading-list/. The list is yours, on your device — we do not track who has saved what.
Do you use cookies or track readers?
Marketleaf is a static site. We do not set cookies, run client-side analytics, or track readers across the web. The localStorage we use for the reading-list feature lives on your device only and is not transmitted to us. See the privacy policy for the full statement.
Who can I contact about a brand partnership or sponsorship?
Write to editors@marketleaf.com with the proposal. We respond on the terms documented in the editorial guidelines: editorial and commercial surfaces are kept separate; sponsorships, when they exist, are clearly marked and held separate from the editorial line.
Where can I send a tip?
tips@marketleaf.com. The address is read by the editorial team; we honor confidentiality on the terms documented in the editorial guidelines and we do not name on-background sources.