We are a team of marketing professionals who thrive on creativity and collaboration. Our mission is to seamlessly integrate with your business, becoming an extension of your team. By taking a strategic and comprehensive approach, we build a full-service marketing department tailored to your goals—helping you grow, connect, and make a lasting impact.
Your In-House Marketing Department
Ashly DePew: Owner, Fractional CMO
As a Fractional CMO, Ashly acts as an advocate and strategic partner for her clients. She helps them identify their unique challenges and opportunities, develop a comprehensive marketing plan, execute initiatives, and measure results. She has a deep understanding of market trends, consumer behavior, and the competitive landscape.
Ashly is a graduate of The Ohio State University and has worked in the marketing space for over 14 years. She has experience working with over 100 local and national brands, including well-known names like Planet Fitness and Massage Envy. Ashly has held key marketing roles both in-house and at a digital marketing agency prior to Slantics.
Ashly's expertise spans various traditional and digital marketing avenues, including acquisition and retention marketing, paid advertising, content marketing, social media marketing, review management, brand development, email marketing, event promotion, SEO, and more. Her in-depth knowledge encompasses diverse industries, markets, and customer segments.
Ashly currently resides in Franklin, TN with her husband Brian, and their 8-year-old son, Lane.
Michelle Merz: Director of Marketing Technology & Design
Meet Michelle, a seasoned web designer with over 11 years of experience crafting beautiful and impactful brand experiences. She’s worked with renowned brands like Express, DSW, and Daydream Acres, showcasing her expertise in graphic design, user experience, brand strategy, and website development.
Michelle’s designs seamlessly blend aesthetics with functionality, creating intuitive and engaging user experiences. With a degree in Interactive Media Design, she’s a recognized Squarespace Circle member and Wix Design Partner, holding certifications from Google and HubSpot.
Beyond design, Michelle draws inspiration from nature, sports, and travel, which fuel her creativity and bring a fresh perspective to her work. As a dedicated parent, she values quality time with her children, creating memorable adventures and embracing diverse cultures.
Nora Smith: Social Media & Content Specialist
Meet Nora, our Marketing Administrator and Video Content Specialist. With a degree in Integrated Marketing Communication from Harding University, Nora brings a strong understanding of media strategy and its power to support businesses.
In her role at Slantics, Nora ensures the seamless execution of social media campaigns and content strategies. She specializes in managing social media platforms and producing engaging video content, handling everything from on-site filming to editing to deployment. Her organizational expertise keeps projects on track, while her creativity ensures content aligns with client goals and resonates with audiences.
At Slantics, Nora is dedicated to helping businesses grow by taking the stress out of content creation and delivering fresh, innovative ideas that support their objectives. Her ability to combine administrative precision with hands-on content creation makes her an essential part of our team and a valuable resource for our clients.
Libby Oellerich: Visual Storytelling & Content Producer
Meet Libby Oellerich, a Visual Storytelling & Content Producer. With over a decade of experience in content creation and brand development, Libby has partnered with clients across hospitality, corporate, and entertainment industries, helping them refine and elevate their messaging for the digital age.
At Slantics, Libby specializes in interviewing clients on-site and producing dynamic content for social media campaigns. Her expertise in visual storytelling ensures that client narratives are captured authentically and delivered in a way that connects with audiences and drives engagement.
Libby is a graduate of Belmont University with a degree in Mass Communications and Journalism. As an entrepreneur, she hosts and produces The Libby O Show on YouTube, a creative variety platform that highlights her passion for storytelling and production.
Macy Ham: Quality Assurance Specialist
Macy Ham serves as the Quality Assurance Specialist on the Slantics marketing and content team, where she plays a crucial role in upholding the accuracy, consistency, and quality of all event-related content before it goes live.
With a background in sports management and a master's in progress in sports administration from Harding University, Macy brings a sharp eye for detail and a commitment to excellence—both on and off the field. At Slantics, she is responsible for ensuring that every graphic and written description, especially those promoting events and featured speakers, meets the highest standards. From double-checking names, titles, and schedules to catching small formatting errors that could impact credibility, Macy ensures every post is polished, professional, and aligned with the latest event information.
Her process includes reviewing social media graphics and captions side-by-side, confirming consistency across all elements, and serving as the final checkpoint before content is approved. Macy’s diligence and precision help ensure that the Slantics brand and client content remain sharp, on-message, and ready for public launch.
Balancing her professional focus with her ongoing role as a college athlete and soon-to-be assistant softball coach, Macy thrives in fast-paced environments where accuracy matters. Her passion for getting things right and her ability to manage multiple priorities make her a crucial part of the Slantics team.
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