I make experiences work – harder.
No experience launches in a vacuum. And it certainly doesn’t live in one either.
To succeed, you need to engage a community, inform stakeholders, secure sponsors, and build an audience.
Without connecting all these dots, the massive commercial opportunity of the experience economy gets left on the table.
Through well-researched, commercially focused content, carefully curated live events, and strategic consultancy, I make sure that doesn't happen.
Welcome to Golden Hour.
I’m Mike Goldsmith, a senior creative consultant dedicated to helping brands and experience organisers attract, engage, and retain their audiences.
Whether you need support with content strategy, live event production, or securing your next sponsorship, my recent work across 20+ sectors and 50 countries gives me a rare, grounded perspective into the opportunities opened up by the experience economy.
I turn unique industry insights into highly marketable, revenue-generating strategies that put you in the best possible position to reach – and keep – your next customer.
It’s not what you do anymore. It’s why.
Why me? Because you need someone who understands… audience.
Whether you are looking to capture a mainstream crowd at launch or maintain a hardcore community of early adopters, you need a strategy that puts people first.
From initial event launch plans to ongoing copy generation, I create audience-first content and events that not only attract people—but crucially, keep them coming back.
Why me? Because you need someone who understands… commercial and creative.
Experiences are big-budget investments with internal stakeholders to satisfy and external sponsors to secure. The content I provide, the events I produce, and the insights I bring are always viewed through a commercial lens.
I ensure the economy part of the experience economy is front and centre, driving tangible revenue and growth for ambitious brands.
Why me? Because you need someone who understands… experiential.
Everyone ‘does’ thought leadership. But very few have spent the last few years actively researching, analysing, and programming within the global experience economy.
Whether you need someone to curate a cutting-edge panel of thought leaders or author a trend-driven white paper, I offer a level of grounded, global insight that standard agencies simply cannot match.
Okay, it’s what you do as well. This is what I do.
CONTENT
Content Creation & Marketing
Multi-platform Content Campaigns
Podcast Hosting & Production
B2B, B2C, Social & Internal Comms
Articles, Reports & Interviews
CONSULTANCY
Content & Event Strategy
Branding & Messaging
Community Strategy & Management
Audience Insights & Market Analysis
Desk Research & Board Reports
LIVE EVENTS
Theme & Concept Development
Event Production & Programming
Venue Selection & Management
Sponsor & Partner Development
Keynote Speaker, Panel Curation & Hosting
Key projects
London Experience Week
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World Experience Organization
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FAB.UK + Accounting Excellence Awards
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Speaking & Hosting
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Why me?
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"Mike Goldsmith combines genuine intellectual curiosity, a deep understanding of the experience economy, and the ability to make everyone smarter. He has a gift for connecting people, ideas, and perspectives, finding intersections we missed. The experiential world is better with Mike in it; anyone working with him will benefit."
Lou Pizante
Co-Founder, The Experientialists -
"Mike Goldsmith put the "W" in WXO. Other conferences offer vendor exhibits or benchmarking tours, but I go to the WXO Summit because Mike brought the world to London. It's these incredible stories and fantastic content that I genuinely want to experience for myself each and every year without fail."
Geoff Thatcher
Founder & CCO, Creative Principals -
"I met Mike Goldsmith when hired by WXO right before London Experience Week – a trial by fire! Flying from New York to speak, Mike ensured I was completely taken care of from day one. His insights and humor added immensely to WXO. Anyone working with Mike will be better for it, professionally and personally."
Jamie Ruddy
Co-Founder, Sideways Kitty -
"For WXO, championing the Experience Economy, you need sharp insights and someone who understands experiences and people. Mike ticks every box. He leveled up storytelling at WXO, pulled genuine insight out of our community, and made London Experience Week and the WXO Summit a delight. I’d love to collaborate."
Raj Samuel
Ex-Innovation Director, AMV/BBDO -
"Mike was instrumental in building a global, insights-led community of experience design practitioners at WXO. Hosting Campfires and delivering the legendary London Experience Week, his calm approach and questions created space for others while quietly moving thinking forward. He is exceptional at what he does."
Darren J Kerr
CXO, The Clear Path Collective -
"As a founding member, I’ve learned early content must give people something real to stand on. Building a community in the experiential economy is like building on moving sand, but Mike understood what people needed. Growing that community is messy work, but Mike made it look effortless. Highly recommended."
Arthur Zards
Founder, Lab Z
Ready to talk about how I can help?
Feel free to contact me via email at mike@goldenhourconsulting.co.uk or fill out the contact form to discuss the details for your upcoming event.
We’re excited to work with you and turn your ideas into an exceptional experience!
