28 November 2008
	PROFILES HKLM GROUP

Type of agency - Branding & marketing Ownership - 100% local Key person - Paul Kirsten Revenue - R66m Accounts gained - 25 Accounts lost - 0 Total clients - 82 Number of staff - 75 Equity - 0% Biggest client - Exxaro "We're not just an ad agency," says HKLM. "We're an award-winning design, branding and fully integrated marketing services organisation." In five years, the agency has grown from four people to more than 70. From its head office in Johannesburg, it has branched out into Cape Town, Nigeria and Dubai. The agency increased its services in 2007 with the addition of above-the-line digital and behavioural activities. Services offered include research, strategy, graphic design, environmental design, digital design, advertising and PR, compilation of annual reports, brand internalisation and brand management. The company's biggest accounts are Exxaro, Pearl Valley Golf Estates, Nedbank, University of Johannesburg and Steinhoff. New accounts last year included Kumba Iron Ore, Massmart, Liberty Life, AECI, Sandton Convention Centre and Dubai Festival City.