Cale Thiessen's Blog

  Photo Source Introduction In a world that is progressively trending farther and farther away from the truths of the Christian faith, it is essential that we, as Christians, model Christian behavior, speech, and values in whatever context we may find ourselves. This includes the realm of digital and social media marketing. On the surface, it may seem difficult to envision how Christian values might be effectively implemented in online marketing. The goal of this blog post is to illustrate how simple it truly is to do so. This does not mean that implementing Christian values is easy; no, in fact, it may be quite difficult. And assuredly, as the world continues to trend farther from truth, it will only become more and more difficult. Simple does not necessarily equate to easy. For example, how often have you known the right thing to do, yet did not do it because of peer pressure, fear, or selfish desire? Chances are that the proper choice was a simple one; however, it wasn’t...

  Photo Source This class has been truly indispensable. Although I am not seeking out a marketing profession, this class has proven to be extremely insightful and enlightening. It has familiarized me with the basic fundamentals of social media and online marketing in ways that will prove to be beneficial for years to come regardless of which profession in which I find myself in the future. Not only has this class done an excellent job of familiarizing me with the fundamentals of social media and online marketing, but it has progressively built upon those fundamentals, and in doing so, has helped me come to a holistic understanding of online marketing best practices and strategies. Additionally, this class has encouraged me to evaluate issues within the realm of digital and social media marketing through the lens of my Biblical worldview. It has also encouraged me to let my faith act as a guide that directly informs the way that I personally practice online marketing practices and s...