Drive Growth and Unlock Your Potential with

Clarity and Focus

h k + a  : Expert marketing consultancy leveraging 30+ years of experience to deliver clarity, focus, and remarkable results for companies seeking sustainable growth. While we have deep expertise in food, drink, and horticulture, our core capabilities in strategic insight, brand development, and innovation are applicable across a range of industries.

Led by Helen King, a marketing specialist with over 30 years of experience, h k + a  provides big-picture thinking and innovative strategies to help your business thrive.


We specialise in consumer-driven growth, navigating strategic challenges, and aligning with future trends.


When needed, Helen brings in trusted associates to provide specialised expertise, ensuring that every project is met with the right talent and resources. 

Key Services:

  • Strategy & Planning: Developing tailored strategies that align with your vision and objectives.


  • Insight & Innovation: Harnessing market insights to fuel innovative solutions that capture opportunities.


  • Brand Creation & Development: Building and nurturing compelling brands that resonate with your target audience and stand out in the marketplace.

We offer:

  • Expertise: Over 30 years of experience in marketing.


  • Focus: Clarity and focus in strategy and execution.


  • Industry Knowledge: Specialisation in food, drink, and horticulture.


  • Innovation: Harnessing insights to create innovative solutions.


  • Proven Success: A track record of success across local and international markets.

"What our clients say…"

The Shed Distillery:

"Helen King has been an integral part of The Shed Distillery's success story from the beginning. Her vision, expertise in brand creation, and strategic guidance have been instrumental in building Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin into a global phenomenon. She continues to be a trusted advisor, ensuring our brand remains innovative and true to its roots." 

Pat Rigney


Oliver Carty & Family:

"Helen King brought a fresh perspective and a laser focus to launching our B2C brand. Her strategic thinking and brand development expertise were instrumental in achieving national distribution and export success, leading us to win the Love Irish Food Brand Development Award." 

Ted Carty

BrainWorks:

"Helen provided invaluable insights that transformed our functional food brand from a concept to a market-ready product. Her qualitative and quantitative research ensured we were credible, motivating, and fit for launch, giving us the confidence to move forward." 

John Daly


James Whelan Butchers:

"Helen's long-term commitment to James Whelan Butchers has been transformational. Her passion for our brand and deep understanding of the consumer have helped us evolve from a single shop into a nationally recognised premium meat retailer."

Pat Whelan


Do Me A Flavour:

"Helen guided us seamlessly through a crucial rebranding process. Her expertise not only revitalised our brand identity but also established a robust sustainability plan, enhancing our market position and aligning us with environmentally responsible practices." 

Deirdre Carty

Bord Iascaigh Mhara:

"h k + a has become an indispensable resource for BIM as we navigate the complexities of the seafood market. Their strategic thinking consistently challenges us to explore new avenues, while their actionable insights provide a clear roadmap for success. The collaborative spirit they bring to every project ensures that our initiatives are not only innovative but also grounded in a deep understanding of the industry's needs."

Paul Ward