Greetings,
My name Nathan Ketsdever and I’m a professional communication strategist, researcher, and lifelong teacher and trainer. More to the point, I am a social media, Web 2.0 communications, and blog consultant to organizations of all types. I also happen to be the editor in chief of Compassion in Politics.
I’m a Nashvillian, who is a person of faith, is passionate about movies, and community service. My musical tastes range from U2 and Dave Matthews to Jack Johnson and Nickel Creek. I read vociferously in the politics of social change, technology, and faith. I also possess mad origami skills and love sushi and thai more than your average guy.
I’ve been a digital native since the glory days of the early 1980’s, which is also how long I’ve been teaching folks of all ages to use computers. (Thats 28 years if you do the math). During those nearly three decades, I spent two plus years providing digital content organization and management for the Vanderbilt Law Library.
I joined my first online social network in the fall of 1999 and have been engaged in online communities and communication for almost a decade. I’ve been an influential and avid user of the latest in web 2.0 technologies over the past three years which is confirmed by the over 500 bloggers who have linked to my ideas and resources according to Technorati and my blog has received over 80,000 visitor clicks in less than a year. Over the next year, a conservative estimate of my web metrics puts my visitor click count somewhere between 120,000 and 360,000.
I create tailored online solutions that meet your unique marketing and budgetary needs. I look forward to working with you on your web branding projects. You can find those Web 2.0 strategy and blog consulting services detailed here.
Feel free to drop me a line at (615) 594 - 2095 with your online communication questions and problems. Or you can feel free to contact me with your questions at nathan_debate at yahoo.com or connect with me on Facebook, Linked In, and nathanketsdever [@] gmail.com
Cheers,
Nathan Ketsdever
Chief Strategist Creative Fusion Media
(image credit for blog masthead: Thomas Hawk under Creative Commons License)
16 responses so far ↓
Jonathan Trenn // September 12, 2007 at 12:49 pm
I’ve seen that photo of you beyond it being on MarketingConversation. Trying to figure out where.
What did you do when you lived in DC? Coincidentally, I’ve worked in both politics and online marketing. Deep faith inside me as well.
compassioninpolitics // September 12, 2007 at 5:20 pm
Awesome. Jonathan not sure. Maybe facebook or twitter. All I can tell you is that it was taken last May 5th in Philly…
I coached the debate team at Catholic University and worked at a global arts non-profit in communications, primarily doing their online marketing.
Zack Exley // October 1, 2007 at 3:24 pm
Nathan - do you have a contact email?
Nathan Ketsdever // October 1, 2007 at 9:48 pm
nathan_debate at yahoo.com
Stacie // November 29, 2007 at 6:02 pm
Hi Nathan,
I happened to see where you posted our ministry’s picture of Jesus washing the feet of the world.
If you are interested, the Hs.com team would like to send you a complimentary poster.
Please contact me at stacie@heavenlysanctuary.com
Blessings,
-Stacie Barsumian
Content Management
http://www.HeavenlySanctuary.com
“Virus Protection for the Mind!”
BigOldDaddy // November 30, 2007 at 6:30 pm
Hey Nathan:
Thank you for wearing your heart on your digital sleeve. I’m trying to do some of the same, and very much appreciated both your writing and your evident gentleness. Not enough of that going around!
I get fired up about political issues and occasionally want to offer commentary with a mix of humor and humility. Humor’s easier to come by than humility, however, thus the need to see the examples of others - like you. I do not believe that conservative theology necessarily leads to conservative politics, and that’s an important discussion.
Look forward to reading more of what you are thinking and doing. Keep up the good work.
–Tom Lane
compassioninpolitics // November 30, 2007 at 7:06 pm
Thanks Tom and Stacie. Rock on!
Shlomo // December 1, 2007 at 1:52 am
Hi Nathan,
I discovered your blog via Zack & Elizabeth’s site (Revolution in Jesusland). I haven’t had the chance to read much here yet, but I certainly resonate with your journey from single issue politics (abortion) to a broader sense of social concern. Far too many believers are limited by their small-minded thinking. Thank you for openning a forum here where deeper discussions might take place.
Blessings,
Shlomo
compassioninpolitics // December 1, 2007 at 8:45 am
Shlomo,
Zach is good people from my experience and I really enjoy his blog.
Thanks for stopping by and chatting Shlomo. Interesting blog. I’ll have to check it out more when I get a chance.
Hope to hear from you again….
Take care,
Nathan
bradruggles // January 25, 2008 at 8:57 pm
Nice blog…sounds interesting. I’ll be back to read more in the future.
Happy Blogging.
Brad Ruggles
http://www.bradruggles.com
compassioninpolitics // February 2, 2008 at 9:30 am
Thanks Brad. Likewise!
compassioninpolitics // February 2, 2008 at 9:32 am
Hat tip to adnana sim for the creative commons picture above.
The Podcast Asylum » Epic Fu // February 3, 2008 at 9:48 pm
[...] Nathan Ketsdever says this of Epic-Fu, a video podcast featuring Zadi Diaz: “Very entertaining. Very useful for geeks. Pretty funny. Honors creativity, discovery, and the mashup culture.” [...]
Ana // February 14, 2008 at 6:15 pm
Nathan, you might be interested in posting this video on your blog…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLVN3Trs5VQ
It’s the latest Obama video that is sweeping the internet, just like he swept the Potomac(!)
Enjoy.
Kelly (Metzgar) Bainbridge // March 16, 2008 at 1:33 am
Well, Nathan, old buddy, how are you? I came across your blog while doing some follow-up research on Shane Claiborne, one of my new favorite authors. What a crazy way to find you! I’m thrilled that you’re into many of the same issues/ideas as I am these days. I guess you’re here in Nashville. . . let me know what you’re up to!
compassioninpolitics // March 16, 2008 at 3:18 pm
@ Kelly. Thats crazy to run into on here. Thats cool that you’re into Shane Claiborne. You’ll have to tell me how the research turns out. It would be fun to hear what you’re up to these days. And of course, thanks for reading.
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