Here Near Next | Creative agency

A simpler, safer, smarter tomorrow

Ingenuity that protects
the rhino

Protecting wildlife for future generations

About

Today, there are fewer than 24,500 rhinos surviving in the wild. Altron and Netstar in partnership with TOYOTA South Africa are finding innovative ways to protect the rhino from poachers.

Altron and Netstar

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Global marketing campaign

Imagine
what you will
do with AI

Using AI
with purpose

About

Avanade is the leading provider of innovative digital, cloud and advisory services, industry solutions and design-led experiences across the Microsoft ecosystem.

Working together, we've developed a global marketing campaign called "Imagine." The work celebrates how Avanade is helping clients use AI for good and achieve things never possible before.

Avanade

Do what matters

Stories about doing what matters

Meet Malcolm Barske

New
World Record
Ireland

About

Malcolm Barske and his wife understood the challenges of their daughter's life-threatening illness. So they set out to break a world record to raise funds for others in need.

Avanade

Videos that drive action

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Design a post-COVID
retail brand

SOKO District Rosebank

Rosebank Mall
Johannesburg
South Africa

About

Discover a world of unique brands, inspired by authenticity. At SOKO District, shopping is more than just a transaction.

Hyprop

A new era for retail

Strategy
Ideation
Creative direction
Campaign development
Content design & messaging
UX/UI
Marketing automation
Demand generation
Event management
Video production
Media
Performance

We build and scale bespoke design systems

Craft visual elements that establish a consistent and memorable identity for your business or product.

We love telling stories

Use storytelling to captivate audiences and forge an emotional connection that will last beyond your next campaign.

We optimize experiences

Fine-tune every interaction and drive conversion. Build meaningful connections with customers that enhance satisfaction and improves loyalty.

They say you are the company you keep, and well, we keep the best. From global technology giants to small neighbourhood coffee shops, let us help you unlock your potential.

Avanade “Imagine”

AI Strategy Video

Show project

Launch of Soko District

Identity Retail Web

Show project

MWEB employee brand and intranet

Show project

Altron and Netstar | Ingenuity protects the rhino

AI Strategy Video

Show project

Altron Leadership Forum

Branding Events Video

Show project

Content Production

“We’ve been working closely with Elsje and the HNN team for over 2 years now, throughout this time they’ve always been extremely reliable, quick to help us and do an excellent job in making our marketing assets look amazing."

Emily Bradley

Senior Campaign Manager, Arqit

Brand Identity

“Exceptional service! The team's professionalism, creativity, and efficiency exceeded our expectations. Their dedication ensured a seamless experience. Highly recommended for all your business needs!"

Tarryn Kidd

YAFIBR

Customer Experience

“I had the pleasure of working with Tim on a major Customer Experience programme. From the outset bursting with ideas, while also being really open to our outside in perspective, concepts and suggestions.”

Claire Ellis

Managing Director, JPC

Campaigns

“I’ve worked with the team on many large, and often complicated projects – all of which was approached with professionalism, and delivered against superbly. Love your work!”

Noelani WIlson

Senior Marketing Manager, ServiceNow

Innovation

“Tim was a great inspiration for students coming from all over the world where he showed great passion in design, technology and innovation. A pleasure to have worked so closely together!"

Anna Raison

Brand Marketing Manager, Red Bull

Cape Town
Elsje Gildenhuys
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Dublin
Chantelle Turner
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We’re a full-service creative agency that believes in the power of now.

Get excited about your next.

We build and scale bespoke design systems

We love telling stories

We optimize experiences

We love the brands we work with and the friends we make
along the way.