Media 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...

Bound Brook, New Jersey

Defamation - defamation, media law, Slander, invasion of privacy, television, journalism, litigation support, press, online privacy, newspaper, voting, First Amendment, actual malice, defense, media, Libel, social media, reputation

Candace Kelley is a leading expert in reputational harm, specializing in high-profile defamation cases at the intersection of journalism, music, media, and culture. Through her work she provides critical insights that help with navigating the complexities of defamation, the First Amendment and related constitutional challenges. She works closely with legal teams to assess the strength of a case, develop litigation strategies, and provide detailed legal expert reports. Expertise in balancing free speech rights with reputational protection, particularly in cases involving public figures. Practicing Journalist: Candace is a journalist firmly planted in modern newsday practices who knows about workflows, social media integration, and real-time reporting, Areas of Expertise: Entertainment Industry & Celebrity Defamation, Public Figures & Actual Malice Standard, Defamation in Journalism & News Media, Social Media & Digital Defamation, AI-Generated Misinformation & Deepfakes, First Ame...

New York, New York

Business Valuation, Appraisal & Valuation - Telecom, Media, Satellite, Appraisal, Economic Damages, Telecom Valuation, Orbital Slot Valuation, Wireless Broadband, Wireless Spectrum Valuation, Broadband, Corporate Governance, Intangible Asset Valuation, Telecommunications, Communications, FCC Spectrum License, Spectrum, telecom valuation, FSS

Armand Musey is an expert in financial valuation within the communication sector. Over the past 20 years, he has completed dozens of financial valuations, strategic analyses, business development, corporate governance, and business plan creation assignments in the communications industry and has experience working on numerous financing and M&A transactions. His involvement with a wide breadth of companies has allowed him to develop a deep understanding of a range of media and telecom issues and the complex web of relationships underlying the sector’s competitive dynamics and associated regulatory issues. Armand is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and a member of the New York Society of Securities Analysts, where he chaired the Corporate Governance Committee from 2007-2009. He is a member of the Federal Communication Bar Association and is co-chair of the NY Chapter (2016-2019), has completed the American Society of Appraisers’ business valuation and intangible asset valuation cu...