LOS ANGELES  -- SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Slash Auto, a division of Slash Dynamic and a full-service mobility creative content and production studio, today announces the addition of Anne McGraw and Taylor Cantwell as Executive Brand Directors.

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In their new roles, McGraw and Cantwell will lead client development and relationships in addition to operational strategy and program management, strengthening Slash Auto’s executive team and rounding out the organization’s holistic production and creative capabilities. Joining Slash Dynamic’s founder and managing director, Tanya Cohen, and Executive Creative Directors, Steve Rice and Dave Hedeman, Slash Auto brings unparalleled expertise to the omnichannel advertising ecosystem, specializing in authentic and engaging storytelling that requires the innate understanding of how people and things move.

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Cohen founded Slash Dynamic in 2018 as a production company and has since amassed a roster of award-winning filmmakers, many of whom have world-class automotive and mobility experience. The company recently announced a partnership with renowned L.A.-based studio, Thunder Road, to serve as its marketing arm, expanding the opportunity for brands to seamlessly integrate their products into films or produce branded entertainment with Thunder Road’s directorial slate at the helm.

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About Anne McGraw

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Anne McGraw brings her two decades of marketing and advertising experience on automotive, mobility and technology brands from both brand and agency sides. As a senior marketing leader at Nissan North America, she led all US social media marketing efforts, the global CGI production team, and ultimately directed lifecycle communications for Electric Vehicles, sedans, and sportscars while managing a multi-agency ecosystem. Prior to Nissan, her notable experience includes leading a national rebranding campaign for Direct General Insurance, managing the Porsche dealer co-op advertising program while at Carmichael Lynch, and earning her OEM chops as a direct marketing manager at General Motors. She started her career at Autotrader.com during its initial year of operations, and believes the start-up mentality of moving fast and breaking the mold is the key to mobility content innovation. Anne McGraw is located in Nashville, Tennessee.

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About Taylor Cantwell

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Taylor Cantwell has spent over a decade leading and transforming marketing, communications and customer experience for global and startup organizations within the mobility and high-technology sectors. Taylor has most recently served as a brand strategy consultant and led communications for a global commercial electrification group. Taylor also directed marketing and communications and led a rebranding initiative at Romeo Power, Inc., an energy technology leader delivering advanced electrification solutions for complex commercial vehicle applications. She managed holistic marketing efforts for Karma Automotive’s top retailer, in addition to customer and retailer engagement for the U.S. eastern region. Taylor was also a global top performer in her role at Tesla Motors where she was instrumental in refining the delivery experience for new vehicle owners. Taylor Cantwell is located in Orange County, California.

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“Slash Auto has hit the ground running since its formation earlier this year,” said Cohen. “We are proud to have Anne McGraw and Taylor Cantwell join our Slash Auto executive management team as their combined expertise and vision for the future of automotive content and consumer experience adds a powerful element to our creative and production offerings.”

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In addition to meeting the immediate needs of automakers and mobility brands, Slash Auto is uniquely focused on creating impactful narratives and immersive experiences that speak to the future landscape of the collective automotive industry, ultimately empowering consumers and end-users to engage with their mobility products. Slash Auto’s range of capabilities spans film, digital, social, earned media, branded and lifestyle content, integrated partnerships, experiential activations and earned media.

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About Slash Auto

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Slash Auto, a division of Slash Dynamic, is a full-service mobility creative content and production studio delivering concept through post-production solutions. Driven by the future of creating, transforming and evolving mobility brands, Slash Auto is reimagining the content production and consumer engagement experience. Founded in 2022, Slash Auto comprises an integrative team of experts located throughout the U.S. who understand and celebrate movement, innovation and the power of storytelling. Slash Dynamic is 100% female-owned and is certified by Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). To keep up with all things Slash Auto, please follow the Company on social @slash-auto or visit https://www.slash-auto.com/.

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