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Jason McDonald

SEO, Google Ads, and Social Media Marketing Professional

San Francisco, CA20+ years+ years experience
Digital Marketing Practices and Online Advertising Expert Witness

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Professional Summary

Jason McDonald is an SEO, Google Ads, and social media marketing expert specializing in litigation research and trial testimony. With a career encompassing online media, teaching, and corporate training, he brings a multifaceted perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating SEO practices, assessing Google Ads strategies, and evaluating social media marketing effectiveness.

Mr. McDonald has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Federal and California Courts, involving SEO, Google Ads, and social media marketing disputes. His Bachelor of Arts in Russian Studies and Economics from Harvard University, along with his Masters and Ph.D. in Political Science (Economic Policy) from the University of California Berkeley, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving online marketing practices.

Work Experience

Jason McDonald is the Founder and Senior Director at JM Internet Group since 2009 and has been an Adjunct Faculty at Stanford University - Continuing Studies since Spring 2011. He also serves as an SEO, Google Ads, Social Media Expert Witness since 2012 and has held various instructional roles at institutions such as Bay Area Video Coalition and AcademyX.

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Jason McDonald is a leading expert in SEO, Google Ads, and social media marketing, providing consulting and educational services.

Best Use Cases

  • 1SEO strategy development
  • 2Google Ads campaign management
  • 3Social media marketing training

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Education

  • Bachelor of Arts in Russian Studies and Economics

    Harvard University · 1985

  • Masters and Ph.D. in Political Science (Economic Policy)

    University of California Berkeley · 1992

Licenses

  • Professional Engineer (MD)
  • Professional Engineer (NH)
  • Professional Engineer (FL)
  • Professional Engineer (NC)
  • Professional Engineer (GA)
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