Social Media Expert Witnesses

Los Angeles, California

Internet, Software Engineering - Metadata, Open Source, Web, Mobile, Social Media, Cloud Computing, Databases, e-Commerce, Smartphones, iPhone, JavaScript, Ruby on Rails

As a programmer, CTO, and inventor, Jason Frankovitz has been in the trenches of technology for more than 25 years. He has worked as a software developer, engineering manager, and system architect in a wide variety of industries including social media, e-commerce, digital entertainment, and mobile computing. He has launched multiple Internet startups using cutting-edge technologies like cloud-based server scaling, machine learning (AI), and personalized ad targeting. Jason's first startup, itList.com, was the first online bookmark site on the Web and created significant prior art used in multiple patent cases; he also holds a patent for technologies developed by his second startup, Seethroo. For several years Jason taught at San Francisco State University, and was a mentor for software development interns from ENSEEIHT, a major engineering school in France. He is employed by Quandary Peak Research in Los Angeles. Jason’s background in social media and user-generated content has all...

LOS ANGELES, California

Communications, Marketing - Public Relations, Crisis Management, Reputation Management/Harm, Social Media, Defamation, Slander, Libel, Franchises Franchisors Franchisees, SEO/Websites, Mainstream Media, Brand Reputation, Online internet harm, Marketing, PR Professional Practices/Malpractice, Advertising, Strategic Branding

Joann Killeen, APR, Fellow PRSA, has over 35 years of experience and is one of the few court-qualified, public relations expert witnesses. She is Accredited in Public Relations (APR) and a Fellow PRSA, awarded by the Public Relations Society of America, one of the leading public relations professional organizations. She is one of 400 members in the PRSA College of Fellows. With a proven track record of success in corporate, agency, technology, government, franchisee, education and health care, Killeen is an accomplished public relations professional whose client campaigns have won awards by PRSA. Her extensive experience enables her to quickly assess client's communications needs and recommend tailored, cost-effective strategic solutions. Killeen served as the President and CEO of the Public Relations Society of America in 2002, where she led the organization to record financial success, a first in its 76-year history. She has has engaged by law firms to provide pre-trial consu...

San Francisco, California

Search Engine Optimization, Advertising - SEO, search engine optimization, social media, google ads, adwords, online advertising, online ads, digital advertising, PPC, pay-per-click, social media marketing, facebook, youtube, instagram, tiktok, twitter, linkedin

Jason McDonald is an internet pioneer, having started his first company (eg3.com) in 1994. Nowadays, he works as an 'SEO expert witness,' a 'Google Ads expert witness,' and a 'social media expert witness,' helping attorneys identify the facts and establish the truth in complex litigation concerning organic efforts and advertising on key social media platforms such as Facebook Ads, Instagram marketing and ads, YouTube ads, Instagram ads, and other ad platforms like TikTok, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Working as an expert witness in digital advertising and marketing, Jason has helped judges, juries, and attorneys understand the factual complexities of how marketing works online. Research and testimony has commonly dealt with trademark disputes, branding, and the complexities of organic and ads for SEO, Social Media, and Google Ads. If you are an attorney looking for an expert witness with a passion for the facts, please reach out to Jason. In addition to a thriving consulting business for...

San Francisco, California

Internet, Technology - Web Analytics, Search Engines, Prior Art, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), ChatGPT, AI, Algorithms, Mobile Apps, YouTube, Google Ads, Copyright/Trademark, Website Development, Google Analytics, Social Media, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Patent, IP

Ms. Stricchiola has been retained as a testifying or consulting expert in over 100 litigation matters in U.S. and Canadian courts, has testified at 18 depositions, testified at 7 trial and arbitration proceedings, and written over 70 expert reports and declarations on various internet-related topics pertaining to web analytics, traffic validity, online advertising, search engine optimization, social media content, digital discoverability, and related topic areas. Cases in which she has provided expert testimony have included class action, trademark, copyright, and trade secret matters, and her patent litigation testimony has included claims construction and validity, infringement, and indefiniteness analyses. With twenty-five years of experience in web analytics, digital marketing, search engine optimization, and related internet technologies, she is a published O’Reilly author and co-author of The Art of SEO (© 2009, 2012, 2015, Q3 2023), a comprehensive reference guide to organ...

San Francisco, California

Marketing - Social Media, Social media marketing, Snapchat Marketing, LinkedIn Marketing, Instagram Marketing, Facebook Marketing, YouTube Marketing, Twitter Marketing, Online Marketing, Digital Marketing, Personal Branding, Content Marketing, Pinterest Marketing, influencer marketing , influencers

I am an expert on various social media platforms. I currently own and maintain a consulting firm, Kate Talbot Marketing. I assist and counsel clients on using and leveraging various social media applications and other digital technologies for their businesses, including YouTube, Snapchat, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest. I am based in Silicon Valley and my clients include startups, venture capital funds, and global brands. I have been qualified as a social media expert in a private arbitration proceeding before Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services, Inc. I am a regular speaker on social media at conferences and webinars presented worldwide. My expertise has been featured on CNN, NBC News, BBC, NPR, Nasdaq, Huffington Post, and iHeart Radio. I have been named: Instagram Marketing Expert from Foundr Magazine and Social Media Examiner,15 of The Most Talented Instagram Consultants for Hire from AutoLikes, and 30 Women Shaping B2B Tech Marketing from Snap...

Denver, Colorado

Internet, Marketing - SEO, Search Engine Optimization, Search Engines, Digital Marketing, Domain Names, Cybersquatting, Ecommerce, Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, Online Defamation, Pay Per Click, PPC, Affiliate Marketing, Amazon Marketplace Retailing, Internet Marketing, Web Site Development, Social Media

The best-selling author of SEO for Dummies and dozens of other Internet-technology related books, Peter Kent has been working in SEO since around 1999. He's been online since 1984, and in technology since 1979. He was the founder of an e-business service provider funded by one of the world's largest VC firms, and of an Internet-related publishing company (he built his first ecommerce Web site in 1997), VP of Web Solutions for a national ISP in 2002 (with 60 SEO, PPC, and Web development staff), and VP of marketing for a Web-applications company. Since 2003 Mr. Kent has provided consulting services (in SEO, PPC, Web development, and digital marketing) to literally hundreds of companies, large and small, in various areas of digital marketing, including projects for Amazon, Time Warner Cable / Roadrunner, Lonely Planet, Zillow, Avvo, Honey Baked Ham, Dunn & Bradstreet, and Tower Records. Mr. Kent wrote the Complete Idiot's Guide to the Internet in 1993, followed by a plethora of books...

Boca Grande, Florida

Marketing, Advertising - Survey research, Copyright & patent & intellectual Property, Fraud & class action, False & misleading advertising, Social media, Communications confusion and secondary meaning, Media claims, Misappropriation of image, Lanham act, Trademark & trade dress infringement, Trade secrets

Nationwide Services: Rare combination of an ADVERTISING and MARKETING expert who has substantial experience as BOTH a SENIOR EXECUTIVE and ACCOMPLISHED ACADEMICIAN. Dr. Larry Chiagouris has provided expert testimony and opinions on several issues, including damages, marketing, advertising, intellectual property issues (including the use of survey research) for plaintiffs and defendants. Opinions have been provided at federal/state court levels and arbitration venues for prominent firms to include Akin, Gump, Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP; Davis Wright Tremaine; Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP; Gibbons; Jones Day; Nixon Peabody; and Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease. Selected as one of 10 best and brightest researchers and called a branding guru and consumer behavior expert by the media. He is Past Chairman, Advertising Research Foundation and served as a member of the board of directors of the American Marketing Association. Litigation experience summary: • Expe...

Tampa, Florida

Telecommunications, Internet - Telecommunications, Ecommerce, Multimedia, Internet, Patent Technology, Computer and Network Software, Wireless and Mobile Communication, Messaging Systems, Speech Recognition, Geolocation, Supply Chain, ERP, POS, Card Services, Digital Media, Electronic Transactions, Social Media, Gaming

Mr. Ivan Zatkovich is a computer scientist and technology consultant with over 30 years of experience in telecommunications, financial transactions, and payment processing systems. Before beginning his career, he obtained his BS in computer science and his MS in computer networks from the University of Pittsburgh. Today, he is a certified e-commerce solution expert by IBM Websphere, who has been widely published in his field. He has published programming techniques and tutorials for Sync Magazine, network design articles for Byte Magazine, and a proposal for internet forensics technology for the Department of Justice. This expert has also served as an industry speaker on internet publishing standards at the Momentum conference and as a consultant on international ISO and national ANSI committees for disk and media format standards. Formerly, he served as a software engineer for Digital Equipment Corp., as a project manager in telecom software for GTE Data Services, as a director in ...

Ontario

Internet, Software Engineering - Metadata, Open Source, Web, Mobile, Social Media, Cloud Computing, Databases, e-Commerce, Smartphones, iPhone, JavaScript, Ruby on Rails

As a programmer, CTO, and inventor, Jason Frankovitz has been in the trenches of technology for more than 25 years. He has worked as a software developer, engineering manager, and system architect in a wide variety of industries including social media, e-commerce, digital entertainment, and mobile computing. He has launched multiple Internet startups using cutting-edge technologies like cloud-based server scaling, machine learning (AI), and personalized ad targeting. Jason's first startup, itList.com, was the first online bookmark site on the Web and created significant prior art used in multiple patent cases; he also holds a patent for technologies developed by his second startup, Seethroo. For several years Jason taught at San Francisco State University, and was a mentor for software development interns from ENSEEIHT, a major engineering school in France. He is employed by Quandary Peak Research in Los Angeles. Jason’s background in social media and user-generated content has all...

Fort Worth, Texas

Psychology, Mental Health - Video Games, Clinical Psychology, Psychological Assessment, Forensic Psychology, Anime, Technology, Video Game Addiction, Parenting, Therapy, Research, Social Media, Methods, Geek Therapy, Security Clearance, Popular Culture

Dr. Bean has become a sought-after expert in the media, regularly contributing his insights on various psychological topics. With a dynamic and engaging presence, he has been featured on numerous platforms, including podcasts, TV shows, and radio programs. Whether discussing video game addiction, mental health, or therapeutic interventions, Dr. Bean’s media appearances are characterized by his ability to distill complex concepts into accessible and relatable insights. His articulate and personable approach makes him a trusted source for understanding psychological issues in the modern world, resonating with audiences seeking expert perspectives in an easily digestible format. He has over 10 years of experience in clinical psychology and is a well known academic author publishing an average of two to three peer reviewed articles per year while being clinically licensed across multiple states of the US. Dr. Bean’s research endeavors reflect a commitment to advancing the understandin...

Dallas, Texas

Internet, Marketing - Search Engine Optimization, SEO, Defamation, Technology, Online Advertising, Social Media, Reputation Management, Domain Names, Cybersquatting, Internet Analytics, APIs, API Development, Internet Advertising, Google Ads, Google Analytics, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Trademark Infringement

With more than $98 million awarded to litigation clients, Chris Silver Smith has provided expert witness services on cases involving major search engines, search engine optimization (SEO), social media, internet analytics, search engine algorithms, application programming interfaces (APIs), image meta data, patents, domain names, cybersquatting / typosquatting, online defamation, reputation management, blogging, mapping, and more. Litigation clients have included Versace, Adidas, Starbucks, Carnival Cruises, and PODS Enterprises. As an SEO Expert Witness, he has provided analysis and testified in cases involving trademark infringement conducted through various search engine optimization techniques. Smith has also been Google Ads Search Certified and has testified as a Pay-Per-Click Ads expert witness in cases involving the use of trademarks, copyrighted content, and keyword targeting involving PPC ads. Smith is also skilled in social media analysis and has used sentiment analys...