Hilary Abbott Goes Solo Hilary Abbott Goes Solo With more than 19 years marketing and public relations experience, Hilary Abbott recently started her own practice, Hilary Abbott Communications, Inc. Abbott spent nearly 18 years with Ogilvy & Mather Advertising working on public relations, advertising, strategic planning, and business development. Her background includes work with clients in a range of industries such as hospitality and entertainment, non-profit, travel and tourism, apparel, personal care products, real estate development, food and beverage, and sport. Prior to her marketing career, Abbott worked in the packaging division of Creative Artists Agency, one of the leading talent agencies in the country.