Todd Wold

Todd Wold serves as Associate Professor of Communication and Public Relations at Asbury University, based in the Miller Center for Communication Arts since 2016. He transforms students from passive media consumers into active communicators and future professionals across diverse contexts.

His academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Communication, Regent University (2023)
• M.A. in Communication, Bethel University (2008)
• B.A. in Communication with Journalism emphasis, University of Northwestern, St. Paul (1993)

Wold's research centers on digital media's societal impact, particularly examining the political economy of social media platforms, digital transformation of faith practices, and transcendence in filmmaking. His methodological approach combines qualitative analysis with case studies to investigate how digital platforms reshape traditional religious and social structures.

His publication trends reveal consistent focus on religion-digital media intersections during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, historical evolution of social platforms, and challenges to established religious authority from digital content creators.

No scientific awards were documented in the source material.

He actively mentors students as Faculty Advisor for the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) and directs the Highbridge Film Festival, providing hands-on public relations and filmmaking experience through courses like Public Relations Agency Practicum and Special Events.

Wold maintains affiliation with the Public Relations Society of America and resides in Nicholasville, KY with his wife and three children.