Business done better.

Integrated creative direction, strategic communications and ESG advisory for some of the world’s most impact-driven brands. 

Welcome to ASK.

We build brands that last.

Bring your brand to life, optimise your communications and effectively address your organisation’s sustainability imperatives with our professional advisory services and end-to-end solutions across three core disciplines:

  1. Brand Strategy, Design & Creative Direction Services
  2. Communications & Social Media Management
  3. Sustainability, Climate & ESG Advisory Services

Big brand experience, dedicated expert service.

Achieve your objectives and get measurable results with our special combination of big-brand experience and dedicated service:

  • Director-led accounts: Your account is led by senior experts, not passed down.
  • Reliable expertise: You benefit from proven strategies and solutions designed by qualified, experienced professionals.
  • Agile turnaround: Receive hands-on attention quickly.

Ready to take your brand to the next level?

Schedule your complimentary consultation today.
Meet your ASK Group 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.