A MARKETING agency in Huddersfield has embarked on overseas expansion.

Ask, which is based at the Media Centre in Northumberland Street, has carried out a string of consumer research projects for a number of international clients, including Polish beverage manufacturer Mokate, the Sylmark Group in the USA and Spanish company Natra.

Director Susan Kenyon said: “It can be very difficult for agencies in the North to become recognised in the wider marketing world, so to be competing on an international stage makes me really proud.”

She added: “2009 has presented many challenges for everyone. For us, it has provided the opportunity to stretch our legs across the channel to Western and Eastern Europe and across ‘the pond’ to the USA.”

Ask was formed by Susan 12 years ago and provides strategic market research for companies and organisations across the private and public sectors. Clients have included food and drink suppliers, retailers, local authorities and regional development agencies.