Jason McDonald Consulting has announced expanded online content focused on social media and expert witness services, alongside a new course at Stanford Continuing Studies set to begin in January. The move signals a strategic response to the growing complexity of social media marketing and the legal disputes that arise from it, particularly as artificial intelligence reshapes how brands create and distribute content.
The updated resources, available at https://jasonmcdonald.org/social-media/, are designed to help marketers and attorneys understand the evolving social media landscape. Dr. Jason McDonald, the firm’s director, noted that social media remains essential even as AI rearranges the field. “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,” he said. The new content directly addresses that tension, offering guidance on integrating AI tools without sacrificing content quality.
For legal professionals, the firm has also updated its expert witness pages at https://jasonmcdonald.org/seo-consultant/social-media-expert-witness/. These resources explain how social media disputes—such as trademark infringement in Facebook ads, SEO or Google Ads conflicts, and counterproductive TikTok content—involve technical processes that are difficult to convey to a judge or jury. The updated material aims to help attorneys assess the value of a social media expert when evaluating the technical impact of such cases. Dr. McDonald’s credentials as an expert witness are also detailed on the SEAK Experts directory at https://www.seakexperts.com/members/11579-jason-mcdonald.
The new Stanford Continuing Studies course, a digital marketing survey, will cover search engine optimization, social media, and Google Ads, with a heavy emphasis on social media and artificial intelligence. The course reflects the firm’s broader effort to educate marketers and businesses on balancing AI efficiency with authentic engagement. Dr. McDonald is a staunch advocate of using AI in social media marketing, but he cautions that without a sophisticated understanding of its limitations, AI-generated content can be substandard.
These announcements matter because they address a critical gap in the market: the need for expert guidance on the intersection of social media, AI, and law. As brands increasingly rely on AI-driven content and advertising, disputes over trademark infringement and misleading content are likely to rise. By updating its resources and launching a course, Jason McDonald Consulting positions itself at the forefront of these converging fields, offering training, consulting, and expert witness services to help stakeholders navigate the complexities. The firm’s proactive approach underscores the importance of staying informed about both the opportunities and pitfalls of AI in social media.
