storytelling.
 National Geographic: Smart Cities: Detroit, Michigan |  Rolling Stone: Inside Jack White's new vinyl-pressing paradise |  SEEN Magazine: Celebrities to companies want Matthew Richmond’s paper dresses |
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 Shinola: Meet the maker: Wallace Detroit Guitars |  Hour Detroit: Children’s Hospital of Michigan transforms MRI rooms to put kids at ease |  Detroit Free Press: Step inside the twisted world of Detroit's Theatre Bizarre |
 SEEN Magazine: Something sparkly: Veils handcrafted with Swarovski crystals |  USA TODAY: ClassPass founder on success: “You can’t accomplish anything without a team” |  The Guardian: Drugs, sleeplessness, isolation: The downside of being a dance musician |
 Detroit Free Press: These kid actors with special needs are getting standing ovations |  SEEN Magazine: Feel Good Foodie Yumna Jawad shares the secrets of the art of cooking |  The Atlantic: Which Christians is Trump willing to protect? |
 The Guardian: Prince review – a regal jaunt through the purple one's greatest hits |  USA TODAY: InStyle’s Laura Brown: "You’re not going to get somewhere distinct without your personality" |  Detroit Free Press: Detroit's skyrocketing rents threaten longtime shops |
 Billboard: Lady Gaga's 'Joanne' preview and a return to her roots |  SEEN Magazine: Over a drink, Hillary Sawchuk inspires candid conversations |  USA TODAY: Away’s Steph Korey: “We’re having a moment right now of empowering women” |
 Red Bull Music Academy: The roots of techno: Detroit’s club scene 1973–1985 |  Detroit Free Press: Happy 20th birthday, Harry Potter; here's to the boy who took us to Hogwarts |  SEEN Magazine: Boutique yoga studio Y7 offers twist on traditional yoga |
 Hour Detroit: Socialization therapies at Michigan hospitals help address kids' emotional needs |  Billboard: The Pretty Reckless' Taylor Momsen on why rock isn't dead |  SEEN Magazine: Flotation therapy and cryotherapy: Do they really work on sports injuries? |
 Hour Detroit: Kickboxing: The mind-body connection |  The Guardian: The electric guitar: 10 things you didn't know about the musical instrument |  Red Bull Music Academy: A spin on frequency: a history of dance music radio in Detroit |
 The Guardian: How music is being used to treat autism |  SEEN Magazine: Jewel offers cash back for shopping luxury brands |  The Jewish News: Detroit Dog Rescue responds to needs of furry friends during COVID |
 Detroit Free Press: Running helped Bloomfield Hills widow overcome her deep grief |  Rolling Stone: Moby on new memoir, the decade in NYC that changed his life |  The Guardian: Jeff Mills: 'These visions aren’t supposed to come from black guys from Detroit' |
about.
Ashley Zlatopolsky is a Detroit-based writer, editor, content strategist and creator - but first and foremost, she's a seasoned storyteller with more than 10 years of experience.
With 40+ cover stories published worldwide, her work can be found in Rolling Stone, The Washington Post, Billboard, the Detroit Free Press, National Geographic, USA TODAY, the Guardian, VICE, Hour Detroit, MTV, The Atlantic, SEEN Magazine, DJ Mag, Thrillist, Salon, Elite Daily, Trax Magazine, The Jewish News and SPIN, among others.
Ashley previously worked as a branded content strategist for USA TODAY's in-house corporate branded content studio, GET Creative, partnering with advertisers across 261 markets and the national publication. She strives to elevate brands through compelling, narrative storytelling and connect readers with the products or content they enjoy most.
From editorial to branded content, she has worked across arts and culture, health and wellness, fashion, travel, business, finance and breaking news without losing speed.
She has led creative strategy for a large-scale, interactive content experience at Little Caesars Arena and has produced film, radio and created custom editorial content for clients such as Shinola, Red Bull, Bloc Music Festival, Movement Electronic Music Festival, Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau and the City of Detroit.
Her background in digital and print media, marketing, journalism and brand strategy can be applied to a variety of business needs. She can help brands, publications and professionals alike achieve their storytelling goals with creative, effective solutions.
Ashley is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University, where she presented a six-month study on the psychology behind Detroit's portrayal in the media, examining how local and national media influence have shaped international perceptions of the city.
Her resume is available upon request.
