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Ryan Stoldt

Writer. Researcher. Teacher. Musician.

Research

Ryan’s research focuses on the intersections between digital media studies and global media studies.

Teaching

Ryan teaches courses about storytelling, media production, and media literacy.

Creative Works

Ryan writes and records music for multiple projects. His band Twin Cities released an EP entitled “Everything Must Go” in late 2019.

NEWS AND UPCOMING TALKS

New Article: Ethics of Authenticity: Social Media Influencers and the Production of Sponsored Content

The Journal of Media Ethics published Ryan and his co-author’s new article, “Ethics of Authenticity: Social Media Influencers and the Production of Sponsored Content.” Influencers consider ethics through their relationship with their audience and their personal brand. The article argues that influencers believe it’s ethically okay to produce sponsored content if the content is authentic…

RECENT WORK

Latest Article:

“Ethics of Authenticity: Social Media Influencers and the Production of Sponsored Content” in The Journal of Media Ethics

Ryan and his co-authors argue that influencers consider ethics through their relationship with their audience and their personal brand. Influencers believe it’s ethically okay to produce sponsored content if the content is authentic to both their brand and their audience.

Latest Column:

“Interactive Television as a Cultural Forum: Storytelling and Meaning-Making in Black Mirror: Bandersnatch” in Flow

This article argues that the narrative choices audiences make while watching interactive television are shaped by their social situation. Interactive television continues to offer polysemy, but readings are pre-shaped by the narratives audiences choose to see.

Latest Music:

Everything Must Go EP by Twin Cities

As Twin Cities’ first release since their first full length record, the Everything Must Go EP expands on the band’s melodically driven indie rock sound. Blending contemplative, playful, and embarrassingly punny lyrics, the new EP confronts listeners with questions about knowing themselves and how they connect with the world.

About Ryan

Ryan Stoldt is an assistant professor at Drake University. His work has appeared in Social Media + Society, The Journal of Media Ethics, and Flow.

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