ideas that fly

We are the Blackbird Agency. Formerly known as Hill Aevium, we provide branding and integrated marketing services to clients who are making their communities and the world a better place. We work hard, we dream big, and we pursue excellence.

A creative idea company that inspires people and companies to be better. Think bigger.

At Blackbird, we value imaginative minds and collaboration to generate new thinking. We want to push boundaries, test limits, and make breakthroughs. We help clients grow their businesses, build their communities, and engage with their most important audiences to build business value. Let us help you solve your marketing challenges with our creative ideas.

Our Services

Marketing Research

Brand Strategy

Creative Development

Content Strategy & Creation

Media Planning

Search Marketing

Social Strategy & Management

Website Design & Development

Our Leadership Team

  • Megan Talbott, Blackbird Agency President & CEO

    Megan Talbott

    PRESIDENT & CEO

  • Linda Hill, Hill Aevium President Emeritus

    Linda Hill

    PRESIDENT EMERITUS

  • Phyllis Ford, Blackbird Agency Creative Director

    Phyllis Ford

    CREATIVE DIRECTOR

  • Becky Levi-Cohen, Blackbird Agency Finance Manager

    Becky Levi-Cohen

    FINANCE MANAGER

Client Experience

Award Winning Work

  • 2023 W3 Silver Award Winner

    W3 Awards

    2023 W3 SILVER AWARD – Betty Ford Alpine Gardens Website Redesign

  • 2023 MARCOM Platinum Awards Winner

    2023 MARCOM Awards

    2023 MARCOM GOLD AWARD – Glenwood Hot Springs Resort Ride.Dive.Thrive. Advertising Campaign

    2023 MARCOM HONORABLE MENTION – Glenwood Hot Springs Resort “Winter Oasis” – Radio Spot

    2023 MARCOM GOLD AWARD – Betty Ford Alpine Gardens Brand Campaign

    2023 MARCOM HONORABLE MENTION – Betty Ford Alpine Gardens Website Design

    2023 MARCOM PLATINUM AWARD – DRCOG SchoolPool BFFs Advertising Campaign

    2023 MARCOM PLATINUM AWARD – DRCOG SchoolPool BFFs Campaign Radio Spot

    2023 MARCOM GOLD AWARD – Knapp Ranch Brand Campaign: Mushroom Print Ad

  • 2023 DAVEY Awards Winners

    2023 DAVEY Awards

    2023 DAVEY SILVER AWARD – Glenwood Hot Springs Resort Advertising Campaign

    2023 DAVEY SILVER AWARD – Betty Ford Alpine Garden Website Redesign

  • 2023 GDUSA Graphic Design Awards Winners

    2023 GDUSA Graphic Design Awards

    GDUSA American Design Awards – Feature Category: Designing For Good > Betty Ford Alpine Gardens Perception Shift Campaign

    GDUSA American Design Awards – Logos + Symbols > Wing Point Partners Identity & Logo Design

    GDUSA American Design Awards – Advertising + Ad Campaigns > Betty Ford Alpine Gardens “Elevating Plants” Brand Awareness Campaign