Hardy Company

You’re in Good Company

Storytelling, Brand Marketing, PR, Creative Direction, Business Development & Visual Production

  • Brand

    Strategy; brand building; purpose, vision, values; differentiators; competitor audits; all things brand

  • Public Relations

    Storytelling (visual and written); media strategy; communications plan; visual content production; earned media

  • Business Development

    Audience / client strategy; business development plan; business goals; interview prep; tracking and reporting

Jill Hardy

Jill loves the company of others, is genuinely curious about people, and truly enjoys connecting. After studying photography at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) in New York, she began her career as a photojournalist in the Middle East and Africa. She then moved to Kyoto, Japan, to teach English and photograph aesthetic gardening. Back in the US, this led to a career in the marketing world, where she honed her skills working in art museums and the high-end construction industry. Jill collaborated with brands such as Patagonia and Filson, and secured media coverage in Architectural Digest, Dwell, and the cover of Sunset, among others. Throughout her career, Jill has enjoyed teaching, including graduate and undergraduate courses at the University of Washington. After 20 years in media and marketing, she started Hardy Company.

Jill believes that light attracts light. And marketing at its best should elevate and inspire. She takes an inquiry-based approach to clients and practices deep listening to understand and distinguish differentiators. She excels at synthesizing visuals and words to elevate and amplify brands, and ultimately increase business. Oh, and she makes it fun. Here, you’re in good company.