Since 2023, Cherryleaf has been conducting an annual survey into the use of AI in technical communications. The aim is to help people see what has changed over time, and how quickly or slowly things are changing. We publish the findings each time on our blog. We’ve just opened the 2026 survey, and we”d like… Read more »
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We tested Google Gemini’s new Omni model to create a promotional video. Here’s what we found.
Google describes Omni as “Nano Banana for video”. This means a single AI model handles text, images, and audio together. Previously, Google used separate models for each, which limited consistency and made editing across multiple clips difficult. With Omni, you can edit and remix videos through natural conversation. For example, you can tell it to… Read more »
The prince of user documentation – lessons from Machiavelli
In 1513, Niccolò Machiavelli sat in exile and wrote the most ruthlessly practical guide to power ever committed to paper. He wasn’t interested in how things should work. He was interested in how they do. Five centuries later, most SaaS companies treat their user documentation as an afterthought: a support cost to minimise, a page… Read more »
Podcast 166: From founder-led to process-driven; how to build a culture that scales
In this episode of the Cherryleaf Podcast, Ginny Critcher talks with Ben French, leadership development consultant and business coach, about what it really takes to transition an organisation from founder-led to a more structured, process-driven way of working. Drawing on their shared experience working with a global football organisation, Ben and Ginny explore the tension… Read more »
Cherryleaf UK Technical Writer/Author jobs indicator – May 2026 results
Over recent months, we’ve been using AI to conduct a monthly survey that tracks hiring demand for Technical Authors across the UK. The market for documentation professionals remains broadly stable. Demand for Technical Writer roles has eased slightly, while Technical Author roles have grown modestly. Open vacancies by job board This table summarises the number… Read more »