Social Media Expert Witnesses

Social media expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on social media. The social media expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Advertising, Business Damages, Computers, Information Technology, Internet, Marketing, Mental Health, Psychology, Software Engineering, and Technology.

Jason Frankovitz Quandary Peak Research

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...

Jason McDonald, PhD

San Francisco, California
Internet, Computers - 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...

Jessie Stricchiola Alchemist Media Inc.

San Francisco, California
Internet, Technology - Web Analytics, Search Engines, SEO, Search Engine Optimization, ChatGPT, AI, Algorithms, Mobile Apps, YouTube, Google Ads, Internet, Website Development, Google Analytics, Social Media, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Patent, IP, Prior Art, Copyright, Trademark, Content Moderation,
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...

James Vaughn iDiscovery Solutions (iDS)

Costa Mesa, California
Computers, Information Technology - digital forensics, electronic discovery, digital evidence, electronic evidence, computer forensics, cell phone, mobile device, data collection, social media, cloud computing, IT forensics, information governance, cyber security, fake evidence, testimony, forensic investigation, cybersecurity.
Mr. James D. Vaughn, a Managing Director of iDiscovery Solutions (iDS), is a certified, court-recognized expert who has given live testimony in well over 80 cases involving topics such as evidence preservation, documentation of events, and digital forensic methodologies and procedures. Mr. Vaughn has received and maintained several digital forensic certifications over the last 18 years. Mr. Vaughn has trained hundreds of law enforcement officers, attorneys, and other examiners on computer forensics and high technology related issues involving best practices and methodologies. He has 16 years’ law enforcement experience, has codeveloped digital forensic courses for the California Department of Justice, and has been involved in high stakes cases throughout his career. Mr. Vaughn has extensive experience working on litigation and consulting matters in digital forensics, e-Discovery, and other high technology issues. His experience covers Windows, MACs, and mobile device platforms. He s...

Peter Kent Peter Kent Consulting, LLC

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, SEO
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...

Larry Chiagouris, PhD

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...

Nick Mattar, MBA Digital Detroit LLC

Commerce Township, Michigan
Marketing, Business Damages - online reviews, social media, email marketing, user experience design, web accessibility, online reputation
- Author, Content Marketing Strategies: Planning, Creating, and Distributing Content (2021) - Author, Digital Marketing: A Practical Approach (est. 2024) - Lead digital marketing faculty, Minnesota State Technical and Community College - Part-time marketing faculty, Wayne State University - Founder and CEO, Digital Detroit LLC - Provided expert witness reports for three prior cases related to online reviews or social media

Jason Frankovitz Quandary Peak Research

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...

Anthony Bean, PhD

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...

Chris Silver Smith Argent Media

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. As an SEO Expert Witness, he has provided analysis and testified in cases involving trademark infringement conducted through various search engine optimization techniques. Smith is also 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 analysis to assess the whether topics and persons have been presented favorably or negatively in social media. H...