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Dhavelin (Dave) Reddy has been appointed to the board of leading strategic brand and communication design consultancy, HKLM Group, as a non-executive director. 3 May 2013 Read more >>

The new Exxaro offices are a progressive corporate space and effective brand extension. 8 Apr 2013 Read more >>

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KENNA Brand Identity 9 Nov 2012 Read more >>

As more questions are asked, big business fiddles for answers. Proving relevant is top of the corporate agenda. Corporate communication is central to this, but failing to connect. How can corporate brands evolve to engage? 28 Sep 2012 Read more >>

The recession didn't pull any punches. It was ruthless. Many brands found themselves grappling for survival - and as the challenging economic environment continues, some of the worlds oldest and best-loved brands have had to confront some harsh realities - including possible closure. 2 Aug 2012 Read more >>

Strategic brand and communication design consultancy, HKLM, picked up an incredible seven Silver Graphis Awards for a selection of annual reports it designed between 2010 and 2011 in the prestigious 2012 Graphis Awards programme. 2 Aug 2012 Read more >>

Sub-optimal communication costs companies millions of rands each year. 2 Aug 2012 Read more >>

Several awards, major new account gains and numerous projects for its existing local and international clients has hallmarked a busy six months for strategic brand and communications design consultancy, HKLM. 25 Aug 2011 Read more >>

The placard wielded by an angry protestor with the crudely painted slogan "BP = BS" says it all. Brand BP is a sham - and consumers know it. 19 Nov 2010 Read more >>

Despite the continuing economic inertia, many organisations are investing heavily in brand development. 13 Oct 2010 Read more >>

An 'aha' moment from a security supervisor manning the campus gates at the University of Johannesburg is exactly the response that brand South Africa needs from each of its citizens right now. 12 Oct 2010 Read more >>

International multidisciplinary marketing services agency, HKLM, recently completed the rebranding of ICT firm, GijimaAst, which was officially launched on July 27th. 7 Sep 2010 Read more >>

Experience has taught us that Africa is highly diverse and by no means predictable. There are multiple layers of complexity when it comes to communicating to a multilingual and multiethnic environment, and as branders, we can't take anything for granted. 2 Sep 2010 Read more >>

As the dust settles on the successful 2010 World Cup, a number of South Africans believe FIFA's reputation has been dealt a blow by their policing of the showcase event but their brand is not what it seems. It has different components with different purposes. 16 Aug 2010 Read more >>

While social media platforms are great for building brands, they can be equally as effective in destroying them. 4 Jun 2010 Read more >>

Harwood is a founding partner and director of leading international brand company, HKLM and his opinions are formed from decades of experience in Africa and internationally. He has a deep and motivating passion for the African continent and says marketers have to take responsibility for driving changes to brand-building in the new frontier of Africa. 4 Jun 2010 Read more >>

Failure to recognise the value of building a brand internally will cost a company its competitive advantage. Failure to implement internal branding should cost the CEO his or her job. 24 May 2010 Read more >>

Humans are social creatures, who for the most part, love feeling 'part of the crowd' but not many local brands are capitalising on this innate need to belong. 21 May 2010 Read more >>

The launch of a new corporate identity for leading multi-manager, Investment Solutions, was innovative in what it revealed but also for what it didn't reveal. 10 May 2010 Read more >>

What's in a brand promise? Everything I would argue! In the myriad brand definitions that exist today in an industry that often over-jargonises and complicates, one of the more succinct definitions of a brand is that “it is a promise kept”. Brutally simple indeed, but concise, relevant and very demanding. The brand promise in essence packages the offering to the consumer, whether at a product, service or corporate brand level; and invites them to engage, purchase or experience the promise in the belief that it will be delivered. 28 Jan 2010 Read more >>

Branding and design agency, HKLM Middle East, demonstrated its creative talents with an innovative identity solution for the luxurious Eclipse Champagne bar on the 26th floor of the InterContinental Dubai Festival City. 23 Nov 2009 Read more >>

The days of relying solely on traditional corporate identity manuals are coming to an end, as web-based resource tools move to complement this cumbersome printed document with more cost-efficient online alternatives. 26 Oct 2009 Read more >>

Leading international branding group HKLM has appointed Nonhlanhla Mhlongo as a Graphic Designer to their Johannesburg design department. 19 Oct 2009 Read more >>

In developing a new corporate identity to support prominent Tanzanian attorneys/advocates, Mawalla Advocates' strategic objective of becoming the most trusted law firm in Africa, HKLM Cape Town drew on its extensive experience as industry leaders in building brands in emerging markets. 5 Oct 2009 Read more >>

Personal branding is arguably the most powerful marketing tool of the 21st century. It has the potential to cut through the clutter, by providing a strong point of differentiation, and to deliver a strategic competitive advantage in a saturated market. 29 Sep 2009 Read more >>

HKLM Middle East is fast establishing itself as a branding specialist within the hospitality and leisure sectors following the implementation of many successful branding and design projects for high-profile clients in the UAE over the past three years. 25 Sep 2009 Read more >>

The finalists for the 31st Annual Loerie Awards were recently announced and amongst the 3000 entries, leading international branding group HKLM are proud to have four finalists in the category Brand Identity and Collateral Design. 5 Aug 2009 Read more >>

HKLM Exchange, the specialist stakeholder communications/investor relations division of leading branding company, HKLM, hosted a luncheon to introduce a five-month independent study undertaken by the team at SustainabilityServices.co.za. 3 Aug 2009 Read more >>

Defying the economic trend, the Cape Town branch of leading international branding company, HKLM has secured significant new business and posted healthy margins for the year ending February 2009. 24 Jun 2009 Read more >>

A dynamic new online bridal registry brand called White has just entered the Dubai market and, thanks to the creative efforts of HKLM Middle East, is fast making a name for itself in an otherwise traditional market. 28 May 2009 Read more >>

Captain DoRego's, the fastfood franchise brand, has been repositioned by leading brand consultancy, HKLM. The bold, new DoRego's, as it's now simply being called, is being launched at the International Franchise Exhibition (IFE) in Sandton this week. 3 Apr 2009 Read more >>

Neither South Africa's government nor its provinces are getting it right when it comes to branding, says expert Gary Harwood, of multi-disciplinary marketing services company, HKLM. 25 Mar 2009 Read more >>

Janko Kotze has been appointed at HKLM as General Manager of the HKLM Ignite division. 23 Mar 2009 Read more >>

Karin Boshoff has been appointed to head up HKLM Design while maintaining her role as head of HKLM Exchange. Karin and her team will continue to build the reputation of HKLM and the brand as a leader in the design industry. 13 Nov 2008 Read more >>

HKLM Exchange has once again been acknowledged for its groundbreaking annual report designs, this time for its Massmart annual report and, for the third time, for its Cotlands report. 31 Oct 2008 Read more >>

The entire staff of HKLM Johannesburg turned up at Cotlands in Turffontein on the 1st August to revamp this renowned home's sanctuary area and host a party to celebrate its 72nd birthday. 20 Aug 2008 Read more >>

HKLM Exchange has recently been recognised for its contribution to the Cotlands 2007 Annual Report with two prestigious awards. 5 Aug 2008 Read more >>

HKLM Johannesburg will be hosting Orange Day on 1 August 2008, when the entire agency will be setting up camp at Cotlands in Turfontein to revamp this renowned children's sanctuary and host a party to celebrate its 72nd birthday. 30 Jul 2008 Read more >>

Strategic brand group, HKLM Johannesburg has appointed the following new brand thinkers: 7 Apr 2008 Read more >>

Strategic brand group, HKLM, this month celebrates five fantastic years of being different, standing out and challenging industry norms. 14 Mar 2008 Read more >>

Janine Fourie has been appointed as managing director and Paul Henriques creative director of HKLM Cape Town. They will be ably assisted by office manager Furzana Moosa. 29 Feb 2008 Read more >>

Leading design and branding agency, HKLM Johannesburg has appointed the following new brand thinkers: 21 Feb 2008 Read more >>

HKLM Exchange has been named the overall winner in the Visual Layout category in this year's prestigious Sake24's Financial Advertising Awards for the Steinhoff International year-end results announcement. Steinhoff was also placed second in the Content category of the awards. 9 Nov 2007 Read more >>

Senior advertising executive, Tracy Nethersole, has been appointed to head up a new above-the-line advertising division at leading brand company, HKLM. 12 Oct 2007 Read more >>

Companies – like people – tend to withdraw when times turn bad, yet they should be doing the exact opposite, said Garreth Elston, chairman of the Investment Analysts Society of Southern Africa (IAS), during his recent presentation at an HKLM Exchange breakfast forum. 3 Sep 2007 Read more >>

As the debate on the pros and cons of the current financial reporting requirements continues, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) remains steadfast in its policy of full disclosure without compromising access to information. 18 Jul 2007 Read more >>

A collaborative direct marketing campaign has impressed both the judges at the recent Dubai Lynx Awards as well as the campaign’s target audience, resulting in increased market awareness and new business opportunities for the three companies involved in the project. 26 Mar 2007 Read more >>

Brand consultancy, HKLM, has recorded a bumper growth year for the fourth consecutive year since inception with annual revenue up 59% and headcount increasing by 40%. Furthermore, HKLM aims to add impetus to this performance by evolving into a full-service agency offering a broad range of marketing services. 13 Mar 2007 Read more >>

Branding company, HKLM, has launched a specialist multimedia division that offers the full spectrum of digital applications, including 3D rendering and animation, interactive presentations, motion graphics, short movies and videos. 26 Feb 2007 Read more >>

Strategic brand consultancy, HKLM, has added a number of new clients and projects to its portfolio recently.  8 Nov 2006 Read more >>

Recognising the need to reposition itself in an emerging telephony market, Rainbownet Limited - a Nigerian-based wireless and internet service provider recently appointed leading South African strategic branding consultancy HKLM to revitalize their brand and capture the minds of its present and future subscribers. 2 Jul 2006 Read more >>

In keeping with its philosophy of providing clients with a total branding and communications solution, HKLM - South Africa's premier strategic branding consultancy - is proud to announce the launch of its new business unit, HKLM Exchange - aimed at offering a turnkey solution to investor relations and the production of Annual Reports. 29 Jun 2006 Read more >>

Forty-three years ago, South African consumers were introduced to a brand that has remained as much a part of South Africa as the 'bakkie' and Mrs Ball's Fruit Chutney. From day one, the pioneering aspect of Black Steer's original flame-grilled taste, generous portions and steakhouse personalities have captivated the hearts and minds of the public - and the legend continues. 27 Jun 2006 Read more >>

South Africa's largest black economic empowerment mining company, the R16bn coal, heavy minerals, zinc and industrial minerals company formed by Kumba Resources and its major shareholder, Anglo American plc, is on track to list on the JSE Limited, and strategic branding company Harwood Kirsten Leigh McCoy (HKLM) was selected to create a brand for the new entity. 25 Jun 2006 Read more >>

Unlike fashion and décor trends, brand trends are more esoteric, intangible, more difficult to identify and define and far more enduring. Brand trends are not engineered by designers and branding companies with commercial intent, but rather reflect longer-term socio-economic changes and technological advancements. 22 Jun 2006 Read more >>

Dixon Batteries has added an extra spark to its long-established brand with a brand overhaul and bold new look designed to take the company into its fourth generation of manufacturing and distributing SABS-approved batteries for the local climate. 27 Mar 2006 Read more >>

Strategic branding company Harwood Kirsten Leigh McCoy (HKLM) has established an office in Lagos through a teaming agreement with one of Nigeria's leading design houses. 13 Dec 2005 Read more >>

Gary Harwood, founder partner of strategic branding company, Harwood Kirsten Leigh McCoy (HKLM) was awarded with the University of Johannesburg's Alumni Association's highest honour, the Alumni Dignitas Award, at a gala function held recently. 13 Nov 2005 Read more >>

Mercantile Bank, previously Mercantile Lisbon Bank, launched its new identity on the 1st of March 2005, and just six months later, the bank is back in the black. Strategic brand consultancy HKLM (Harwood Kirsten Leigh McCoy) talks about its role in the rebranding of the bank. 6 Sep 2005 Read more >>

King Pie is changing the face of quick service restaurants in South Africa. And it's doing so quite literally in fact, with a just-launched new look to complement its great service and innovative products. 15 May 2005 Read more >>

Gary Harwood, director of strategic brand consultancy HKLM, is the new chairperson of the South African Graphic Design Council, think. 4 May 2005 Read more >>

Orlando Ekhaya, the R400 million shopping and entertainment centre, that's set to change the face of Soweto, has unveiled an exciting new look... and you have to admire it for celebrating what would be regarded as an eyesore almost anywhere else - Strategic brand consultancy HKLM has included the landmark 'cool'-ing towers into the new logo. 21 Apr 2005 Read more >>

Andile Mazwai, CEO of Barnard Jacobs Mellet Securities and co-CEO of Barnard Jacobs Mellet Holdings Ltd (BJMH) - has taken a minority shareholding in leading brand company, Harwood Kirsten Leigh McCoy (HKLM), in an empowerment deal that is expected to grow in scale and scope in the coming months. 8 Mar 2005 Read more >>

UK based Superbrands Limited, the world's leading independent arbiter of branding, has appointed Harwood Kirsten Leigh McCoy (HKLM) to help launch the first ever Superbrands project in South Africa. 21 Feb 2005 Read more >>

Harwood Kirsten Leigh McCoy, South Africa's premier brand agency, is proud to announce its new business unit, aimed at bringing brands to life through Behavioural Branding and Public Relations. The additional services offered by HKLM Connect enhance the branding solution HKLM provides to its clients. 16 Feb 2005 Read more >>

When international chewing gum manufacturer, Wrigley's, appointed Harwood Kirsten Leigh McCoy (HKLM) to handle the South African brand launch of ORBIT White, it got much more than striking visuals and attention-grabbing point-of-sale material. It also got a totally revamped identity for its adopted corporate social responsibility (CSR) project and a whole new approach to consumer education. 31 Jan 2005 Read more >>

Proving that its capabilities extend into above-the-line territory, brand company, Harwood Kirsten Leigh McCoy (HKLM), unveiled the new brand platform, corporate identity and advertising campaign that it created for leading Mauritian company, Gamma. 2 Dec 2004 Read more >>

Leading brand agency, Harwood Kirsten Leigh McCoy (HKLM) has launched its versatile online brand management tool, 'HKLM Online', that enables an organisation to manage all elements of its brand and corporate identity, seamlessly, consistently and cost-effectively. 4 Oct 2004 Read more >>

CapeNature, officially known as the Western Cape Nature Conservation Board (and formerly trading as Cape Nature Conservation), appointed leading brand company, Harwood Kirsten Leigh McCoy (HKLM) to develop a new brand identity. 13 Sep 2004 Read more >>

It's 5:16am. The entire family is rudely woken by the piercing tone of an incoming SMS alert... "Happy Birthday from all your friends at Market Toyota :-)"! 17 Aug 2004 Read more >>

Demonstrating that creating a world-class new corporate identity need not break the bank, strategic branding specialists, Harwood Kirsten Leigh McCoy (HKLM) delivered the goods for one of Alclad's subsidiary companies within extremely tight budget constraints. 29 Jul 2004 Read more >>

Recognising the importance of annual reports as a vital branding tool, a number of blue-chip multinationals have appointed branding specialists, Harwood Kirsten Leigh McCoy (HKLM), to design and produce their year-end publications. 22 Jun 2004 Read more >>

Sean McCoy and Gary Harwood, two of the four founders of strategic branding consultancy, Harwood Kirsten Leigh McCoy (HKLM) are joining thought leaders from around the world on the podium at global conferences. 30 May 2004 Read more >>

Winning the 'Brand Agency of the Year' in the prestigious Financial Mail AdFocus 2004 awards (announced on 10 May 2004) capped an extremely successful first year in business for Harwood Kirsten Leigh McCoy (HKLM). 12 May 2004 Read more >>

Pity the Springbok. The brand is in shreds after all the damage over the recent months – if not years. Bury it and move on.  25 Apr 2004 Read more >>

As part of its corporate social investment drive, leading strategic branding agency, Harwood Kirsten Leigh McCoy (HKLM), has committed its services pro bono to Cotlands to develop a long-term strategy to update and reposition the brand. 15 Apr 2004 Read more >>

Advancing its Pan African expansion drive, Harwood Kirsten Leigh McCoy (HKLM) has added leading Mauritian construction, building material and property development company, Gamma Civic, to its blue-chip client list. 7 Apr 2004 Read more >>

Hotel resort and casino developer, Global Resorts SA (GRSA),has appointed strategic brand consultancy, Harwood Kirsten Leigh McCoy (HKLM), to handle all its new- and rebranding requirements. 31 Mar 2004 Read more >>

Securing the Barloworld business was a great culmination to strategic branding consultancy Harwood Kirsten Leigh McCoy (HKLM)'s highly successful first year of operation which it celebrates this month (March 04). 17 Mar 2004 Read more >>

Plans to jolt the Cape Town market into 'new brand thinking!'™ has begun to materialise for strategic brand agency, Harwood Kirsten Leigh McCoy (HKLM) with the appointment of new brand thinker, Simon Willar in the Mother City. 29 Jan 2004 Read more >>

The telecommunications industry should take a leaf from the financial services sector's book and demystify their brand offerings before it's too late. [Sunday Times Top Brands survey, October 2003] 29 Oct 2003 Read more >>

Africa is no pushover, says strategic branding consultancy, Harwood Kirsten Leigh McCoy (HKLM), and global brands shouldn't underestimate the power of their local African counterparts. [Sunday Times Top Brands survey, October 2003] 14 Oct 2003 Read more >>

In the highly competitive arena of fast food retail outlets Scooters has implemented a fresh and funky new retail identity to attract pizza lovers. 11 Jul 2003 Read more >>

The growing presence of many South African and international brands in Africa is proof that the continent's vast business potential can be tapped.  6 Jul 2003 Read more >>

The old adage that you're as strong as your weakest link never could never be more true than in the franchising industry, where innovative brand creation, creative brand expression and consistent implementation are of paramount importance. 5 May 2003 Read more >>

Newly formed heavyweight brand consultancy, Harwood Kirsten Leigh McCoy (HKLM), has set its sights on a dramatic shake-up of the strategic branding and design industry across the African continent. 2 Apr 2003 Read more >>

Less than a week after leaving international brand consultancy, Enterprise IG Africa Middle East (previously known as Brown KSDP/Pentagraph), four former main board directors have founded a new company, Harwood Kirsten Leigh McCoy (HKLM), with the aim of up-ending the strategic branding and design industry which it says is fundamentally flawed. 5 Mar 2003 Read more >>