Film Expert Witnesses

Los Angeles, California

Music & Entertainment, Video - Streaming, television, film, cable, cable networks, media, business plan, financial projections, theatrical, SVOD (subscription video on demand), AVOD (advertising-supported VOD), FAST (free advertiser-supported streaming television), CTV (connected TV), TV distribution, film distribution

Lauren Cole has been focused on the economics of the entertainment industry since 1987, with a particular focus and expertise on new and growing businesses and business models. After starting her career at Bain and Company and in the Strategic Planning department of Warner Bros., Ms. Cole spent many years launching cable networks around the world in Europe,Latin America, Asia, and Australia for Sony Pictures Entertainment. She also oversaw operations for Sony's international television group and reviewed and negotiated many of the company's television licensing agreement. She was COO of PacketVideo, an early mobile video streaming company where she oversaw business operations and developed strategies and business terms that enabled the company to work with dozens of content suppliers. Since 2002, Ms. Cole has managed a boutique consulting firm, Cole Media (www.colemediala.com) which focused on developing and implementing business plans, financial projections, and strategies for all...

Jacksonville, Florida

Marketing, Defamation - Communications, Reputation Harm, Public Relations, Brand Reputation, PR/Marcom, Negative Media Exposure, Defamation of Character, PR Professional Practices, Reputational Damage, Media, SEO/Website, Strategic Branding, Public Opinion, Online/Internet Defamation, Online Reputation Management, Advertising, TV/Streaming, Film

A renowned communications professional, Chuck Malkus has 37+ years with leadership developing marketing and public relations strategies for Fortune 500 corporations. His specialization includes crisis management, reputation damage and defamation harm. His agency work includes serving as a chief strategy officer and he provides interviews for TV networks including CNBC, CNN, NBC and Fox Business. He currently lectures as a senior executive in residence at the University of North Florida and previously was a faculty member for Florida Atlantic University. He has worked broadly in advertising, branding, business development and reputation management. A prominent consumer behavior authority, he’s recognized for launching new brands and start-up businesses. Mr. Malkus has been described by The Miami Herald as a “public relations guru” and is a nationally recognized ethics authority. He has been a keynote speaker for organizations including the Kansas Government Finance Officers Associat...