Business done better.

Strategic consulting and creative direction for some of the world’s most impact-driven brands.

Welcome to ASK.

We build brands.

ASK is the strategic partner for brands seeking measurable returns and world-class creative. We translate your vision into real-world results by providing end-to-end support across three integrated disciplines:

  • Strategic Communications & Digital Marketing

  • Corporate Sustainability & ESG Advisory

  • Creative Direction, Brand Strategy & Service Design

We combine the best of both worlds: big-brand thinking and dedicated expert service.

  • Director-led partnership: Your project is led by senior experts, not passed down the line.

  • World-class expertise: We apply proven strategies from major brands to solve your challenges.

  • Speed and value: Our agile model delivers faster results and a greater return on your investment.

As our core belief is kindness, every service we provide aligns with our ethos: work that matters.  We donate a portion of our profits to fund the work of our non-profit, the ASK Foundation. This means that when you work with us, you’re not only optimising your deliverables, you’re also contributing towards the creation of a more sustainable future. Just ASK.

Ready to take your brand to the next level?

Schedule your complimentary consultation today.
Meet the ASK Leadership Team: Lucy Dixon, Candy Tothill Kruger and Jessica Gourlay

What we can do for you.

Strategic communications & digital marketing

Strategic communications & digital marketing

  • Build social media content calendars
  • Run paid social media ads
  • Manage social media accounts
  • Compile and syndicate press releases
  • Develop and host webinars
  • Produce marketing and comms plans
  • Introduce a new campaign
  • Launch a new product
  • Manage a purpose-driven event

Corporate sustainability and ESG advisory

  • Develop an integrated sustainability strategy and implementation plan
  • Produce an Integrated Annual Report
  • Run stakeholder engagement sessions
  • Undertake a gap analysis
  • Provide sustainability guidance
  • Build and run a strategic CSI programme
  • Build and run effective ESD initiatives
  • Produce a sustainability report
  • Produce a B-BBEE plan and manage implementation

Creative direction, brand strategy & service design

  • Build or revise a brand strategy
  • Design a website wireframe
  • Build and design a new brand concept
  • Refresh an existing brand
  • Manage customer satisfaction
  • Build or refresh a customer loyalty programme
  • Conduct market research
  • Produce an advertising campaign
  • Create brand toolkits & guides
  • CX Service Design
  • Journey Mapping

Brands we work with.

Candy Tothill

Executive Director of Corporate Sustainability

Candy Tothill is a renowned leader in strategic communications, corporate sustainability, and creative direction, bringing decades of expertise to her role as Executive Director of Corporate Sustainability. From leading marketing for Southern Sun to shaping sustainability at Hosken Consolidated Investments, Candy has consistently driven high-impact initiatives. A thought leader and award finalist, her work spans innovative B-BBEE programmes, CSI efforts, and ESG strategies. With her unique ability to align corporate goals with societal progress, Candy champions transformative change for businesses, communities and the environment.