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Ryan Stoldt is an Assistant Professor of Advertising at Drake University's School of Journalism and Mass Communication, where he teaches courses on digital media strategies, advertising research, and media analytics. Holding a Ph.D. in Communication from the University of Iowa, he earned a Best Dissertation Award from the International Communication Association’s Global Communication and Social Change Division in 2022.
Education:
- Ph.D., University of Iowa
- Graduate Certificate in College Teaching, University of Iowa
- M.A. and B.A., Wichita State University
Stoldt’s research explores algorithmic distribution in creative industries, metadata’s role in platform governance, and ethical challenges in social media influencer marketing. His work has been funded by a $1.2 million U.S. Department of Defense grant (2020) and a subsequent $1.7 million grant (2023) for studying algorithmic vulnerabilities in strategic information operations.
His publications in journals like Communication, Culture, & Critique and Information, Communication, & Society reflect a focus on algorithmic bias, digital ethics, and media production. He also serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Communication Inquiry.
Scientific Awards:
- Best Dissertation Award, International Communication Association (2022)
- Public Relations Society of America
- Travel Industry Association of Kansas
Stoldt’s article portfolio reveals a trajectory from interactive television studies (2019) to contemporary investigations of AI ethics and political radicalization mechanisms (2025). His work consistently bridges technical algorithmic analysis with sociocultural implications.
Previously, he held a professional career as digital marketing manager for Visit Wichita, consulting major brands like Papa John’s. He maintains professional connections through Instagram and Bluesky at @ryanstoldt.
