ABOUT US
We are Uku
We are a tribe of highly-skilled marketers, designers, developers, strategists, and HubSpot specialists brought together by the desire to help our customers build great businesses. We’re the Uku’s.
The Uku Story
Uku (pronounced “oo koo”), originally derived from the Zulu word “Ukukhanya”, which means light.
The roots of our agency today started back in 2011 in Taipei, when Dane and Nate started their first business. SA’s first dedicated mens online retailer called KIPH.
While bootstrapping their start-up, and getting their teeth stuck into this new world of e-commerce, social media and content marketing, they start to help other businesses on the side do the same.
We’re a tight-knit team, who call each other “fam”. We’re curious, creative and eager to help. We’re known to craft digital strategies and solutions that are methodical, calculated, and geared towards achieving your growth goals.
The Uku Story
Uku (pronounced “oo koo”), originally derived from the Zulu word “Ukukhanya”, which means light.
The roots of our agency today started back in 2011 in Taipei, when Dane and Nate started their first business. SA’s first dedicated mens online retailer called KIPH.
While bootstrapping their start-up, and getting their teeth stuck into this new world of e-commerce, social media and content marketing, they start to help other businesses on the side do the same.
We’re a tight-knit team, who call each other “fam”. We’re curious, creative and eager to help. We’re known to craft digital strategies and solutions that are methodical, calculated, and geared towards achieving your growth goals.
Our core values
We’re a tribe
First and foremost, we’re a close-knit, highly passionate and driven team that value authenticity and genuine connections.
We grow people
We place huge value on growth, individually, and as a team. We aim to empower and encourage each person and business we interact with to embrace learning and growth along the way.
We climb mountians
We’re a data-driven team that uses data and insights to drive innovation and strategy, even when it’s tough.
We create value
We always aim to create the most value for your business and ours. We work hard to deliver results that leave a long-lasting impression.
We take ownership
We’re a determined team that’s not afraid to take on every challenge that comes our way, we take ownership and responsibility for every action taken.
Our core values
We’re a tribe
First and foremost, we’re a close-knit, highly passionate and driven team that value authenticity and genuine connections.
We grow people
We place huge value on growth, individually, and as a team. We aim to empower and encourage each person and business we interact with to embrace learning and growth along the way.
We climb mountians
We’re a data-driven team that uses data and insights to drive innovation and strategy, even when it’s tough.
We create value
We always aim to create the most value for your business and ours. We work hard to deliver results that leave a long-lasting impression.
We take ownership
We’re a determined team that’s not afraid to take on every challenge that comes our way, we take ownership and responsibility for every action taken.
Are we the right fit for you?
Good question. The truth is that we can’t help everyone. Ask yourself these questions:
Do people buy your goods or services on impulse?
If your answer is Yes, then we are probably not a good fit. Our strategies work best when your customers need to consider the decision they are making. More often than not this means B2B businesses but some B2C businesses are still a good fit.
What lifecycle stage is your business in?
Typically we work with medium to large businesses with at least R50 million in annual revenue. If you are a self-funded startup or small business working with an agency can be too expensive.
Do you need an agency or a freelancer?
If you are looking to solve a specific business challenge or meet a business goal and need strategic guidance and technical expertise then you’ve come to the right place. If you know what you want and just need to get the job done cheaply then a freelancer would be a better fit.
Are we the right fit for you?
Good question. The truth is that we can’t help everyone. Ask yourself these questions:
Do people buy your goods or services on impulse?
If your answer is Yes, then we are probably not a good fit. Our strategies work best when your customers need to consider the decision they are making. More often than not this means B2B businesses but some B2C businesses are still a good fit.
What lifecycle stage is your business in?
Typically we work with medium to large businesses with at least R50 million in annual revenue. If you are a self-funded startup or small business working with an agency can be too expensive.
Do you need an agency or a freelancer?
If you are looking to solve a specific business challenge or meet a business goal and need strategic guidance and technical expertise then you’ve come to the right place. If you know what you want and just need to get the job done cheaply then a freelancer would be a better fit.
Let’s meet the tribe.
Ever heard the saying “jack of all trades, master of none”?
We partner with award-winning teams that specialise in their fields meaning we can build a team around your needs and deliver exceptional digital solutions.
From Cape Town to Joburg, Panama, Edinburg, and Rio de Janeiro our Uku tribe is geared to helping you grow better.
Dane van Zyl
CEO
Appy Apps
Mobile App Development
Emma-Jane Shaw
Head of Content
Entle
Web Development
Pierre F. Lombard
Photography & Videography
Claudio Pereira
Director of Marketing Ops
Fixate
UX, UI and Development
Nathan van Zyl
Managing Director
You're in great company.
"We have always been impressed and satisfied with their outstanding work and professional customer ethic."
Geoff Amyot,
CEO
"Over the last 18 months, they have helped us launch 4 new brands successfully, with enthusiastic eagerness & a solid approach to inbound & digital marketing."
Alysha Buckle,
Marketing Manager
"Uku’s skills in strategy development and experiential content marketing and measurement have proved invaluable."
Felicity Hinton,
Strategist
Do you need more leads?
Schedule a quick 15-minute call with one of our lead gen experts and let’s take a closer look at how you can generate more qualified leads for your sales team.
Do you need more leads?
Schedule a quick 15-minute call with one of our lead gen experts and let’s take a closer look at how you can generate more qualified leads for your sales team.