Jason McDonald Consulting, a consulting agency specializing in search engine optimization and Google Ads, has announced new content focused on social media and its expert witness services. The update combines Dr. Jason McDonald's experience as a social media instructor with his work as a social media expert witness. In addition, Dr. McDonald will teach a new digital marketing survey course at Stanford Continuing Studies in January 2027, with a strong emphasis on social media and artificial intelligence.
The timing of the announcement matters because social media remains a critical channel for businesses even as AI transforms how content is created and distributed. Dr. McDonald said, "Social media remains very important, even as artificial intelligence rearranges the landscape. Among the things that I'm wrestling with as an instructor and as a writer of books is how to use artificial intelligence in social media without hurting the quality of the social media output." The new resources are designed to help marketers, attorneys, and other professionals navigate that balance.
For those seeking updated information on social media, the company directs readers to https://jasonmcdonald.org/social-media/. Details on Dr. McDonald's services as an expert witness in social media are available at https://jasonmcdonald.org/seo-consultant/social-media-expert-witness/. Additional information can be found on his SEAK expert witness profile at https://www.seakexperts.com/members/11579-jason-mcdonald.
The implications extend beyond marketing. As social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn become central to commerce, disputes over trademark infringement, misleading advertising, and counterproductive content are increasingly common. These cases often involve technical processes that are difficult to explain to a judge or jury. Dr. McDonald's updated content aims to help attorneys understand the value of a social media expert when assessing the technical impact of social media in litigation.
The announcement also highlights the growing role of artificial intelligence in social media marketing. Dr. McDonald, who has written a book on AI, advocates for sophisticated use of the technology but cautions that content can be substandard if AI is used without understanding its limitations. His new Stanford course will survey digital marketing, including SEO, social media, and Google Ads, preparing students for a landscape where AI and social media are increasingly intertwined.
Dr. McDonald is the Director of the JM Internet Group and holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley. He is the author of several top-selling books, including the SEO Workbook, Social Media Marketing Workbook, and Google Ads Workbook. He is also a frequent expert witness in SEO litigation and a sought-after speaker and trainer.
