Civica Media Acquires Greenleaf Book Group and Amplify Publishing Group To Create The Leader In Thought Leadership and Hybrid Book Publishing

NEW YORK, Sept. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Civica Media, a newly formed book publishing company, announced it has acquired Greenleaf Book Group and Amplify Publishing Group, the two leading brands in hybrid and thought leadership publishing. The combined companies create the clear category leader, bringing together elite editorial talent, top-tier marketing, and best-in-class distribution under one platform.

Greenleaf and Amplify have long set the standard in hybrid publishing, pioneering the category, launching best-selling books, and building industry-leading imprints with partners including Inc., Fast Company, Kiplinger, RealClearPolitics, Sports Business Journal, and Thinkers50. Both companies will continue to operate with their existing leadership teams and distinct brands, while benefiting from Civica's shared capabilities in editorial, production, marketing, distribution, and analytics.

"Over the last few years working with Naren and the team at Amplify Publishing, I've seen first-hand how their exceptional work has prioritized authors and ignited a change in the publishing landscape," said Mel Robbins, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Let Them Theory. "This new platform reflects the future of the industry and how it can favor creators. I'm here for it!"

Civica Media, with capital backing from BlackBern Partners, is building a modern publishing company that is author-first and data-driven. "Greenleaf and Amplify are two of the strongest independent publishing brands in the market today," said Laura Albero, CEO of Civica Media. "They exemplify the potential of the hybrid model, and we're excited to provide the resources and platform to help them scale."

"We're uniting the category leaders to serve the category's leaders—the thinkers, operators, and builders whose books shape how people work and live," said Jason Young, Partner at BlackBern Partners. "We are excited to support Civica's growing position in thought leadership and adult nonfiction, to provide the best vehicle possible to get our authors' stories out there."

Civica is actively pursuing acquisitions and partnerships that will add scale and capabilities in traditional, niche, and hybrid publishing. Civica's scale allows the company to further increase its investment in the people, technology, and shared services that strengthen its speed to market and enhance its author value proposition.

About Civica Media
Civica Media is a modern book publishing company that combines editorial excellence with a data-driven approach to deliver a superior author experience through faster time to market, enhanced marketing, and best-in-class distribution.

About Greenleaf Book Group
Greenleaf Book Group is an independent publisher and distributor known for its innovation in hybrid publishing. With a tenured executive team led by Tanya Hall, Greenleaf is home to high-profile brand imprint partnerships including An Inc Original, Fast Company Press, Family Business Press, Kiplinger Books, and Wonderwell. Dozens of its titles have hit the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller lists and have earned numerous industry awards.

About Amplify Publishing Group
Amplify Publishing Group specializes in nonfiction titles that shape public discourse. Led by industry veteran Naren Aryal and advised by #1 New York Times bestselling author Mel Robbins, Amplify operates a number of imprints across genres, including RealClear Publishing, 100 Coaches Publishing, and Sports Business Journal Publishing. Amplify titles have debuted on the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestseller lists.

SOURCE Civica Media