Expert Details
Technology, Social Media, Social Networks, Mobile, Online, Apps, and the Internet
ID: 732332
Missouri, USA
Expert is a bestselling author of books on technology; social media; mobile, online and digital apps, products, and services; consumer products and services; business products and services; personal finance; family and parenting; and online safety and privacy. He is hailed as one of field's top analysts by USA Today, Red Herring, EMC, eBay and others. Sample topics covered include: Technology, Finance, Banking, Entertainment, Marketing, Retail, Advertising, Consumer Products, Business, Insurance, Innovation, Marketing, IT, Telecom, Manufacturing, Distribution, Media, Small Business
Expert is one of world's most renowned authorities on Technology, Finance, Banking, Entertainment, Marketing, Retail, Advertising, Consumer Products, Business, Insurance, Innovation, Marketing, IT, Telecom, Manufacturing, Distribution, Media, Small Business, TV, Movies, Music, Healthcare, and Health Care.
Expert has consulted on dozens of market-leading products, services, apps, online and Internet initiatives, video games, marketing and advertising campaigns, etc., for clients including Microsoft, Sony, Intel, and others.
Education
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| Year: 2000 | Degree: B.S. | Subject: Business Management | Institution: Georgia Institute of Technology |
Work History
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| Years: 2010 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: CEO and Lead Analyst | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert built, managed and oversaw one of today’s most well-known international consulting, market research and consumer products testing operations for the high-tech industry. His expert witness consulting work includes insight on anti-trust, IP and patent infringement, damages assessment, marketing, product development and more. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2014 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: General Manager | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert handles business development and developer relations, signing and brokering deals for titles at this award-winning publisher and developer of video games and software apps. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2007 to 2010 | Employer: Digital Trends | Title: Managing Partner | Department: |
Responsibilities:He was responsible for strategic positioning, business development, brand management, advertising, customer acquisition and day-to-day operations:. He helped grow revenues by 200% and increase productivity by 10X. Expert also built and oversaw business-to-business, business-to-consumer consulting practice, network of freelance contributors |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2004 to 2007 | Employer: Embassy Multimedia Consultants | Title: Managing Director | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert founded the world's leading PC and videogame consulting firm. He grew profits by 50-150% annually via aggressive business development, online marketing and promotions and customer outreach programs. He advised industry leaders (e.g., Microsoft, Sony, Electronic Arts, Namco, UbiSoft) on strategic planning, IP portfolio management, worldwide publishing, marketing, PR and product development, resulting in critically- and commercially successful launches of both original and licensed IP. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2006 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: President | Department: |
Responsibilities:He founded the U.S. arm of this successful firm; Expert built customer base and fueled ongoing year-on-year growth. He grew profits 30-50% annually and drove membership totals from 18,000 to 30,000+. Clients include Nintendo, Capcom, EA, Sony Online, Square Enix, Koei, NCSoft and others. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2003 to 2006 | Employer: Overload Entertainment | Title: CEO | Department: (All) |
Responsibilities:Expert started and self-funded this international PC CD-ROM publisher, software development and publishing label. He built and managed relationships with developers, distributors and trade partners worldwide, and created successful global brands, campaigns, partnerships |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1999 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Consultant, Writer, Author, Host, Analysis and Expert | Department: Writing, analysis, radio/TV hosting, consulting, custom publishing |
Responsibilities:He has contributed to 600 outlets, including CNN, Entertainment Weekly, LA and NY Times, Playboy, and Rolling Stone. He has published over 5000 articles and given hundreds of live radio and video appearances. Fortune 500 clientele has included America Online, Disney, Nokia, Delta and ESPN. Expert has undertaken custom publishing projects for Major League Baseball, National Cash Register, Toys R Us, Sam Goody, and Hollywood Video. He has created and published books, magazines, websites, documentaries and more. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1998 to 1999 | Employer: Microids | Title: Vice President | Department: Product Acquisitions |
Responsibilities:Expert identified and evaluated all product, publishing and strategic partnership ops for this global publisher of PC and console games. |
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Career Accomplishments
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| Expert is recognized globally as a trendspotter and analyst, as evidenced in his representation in 600+ outlets, including CNN and Time. Fortune 500 describes him as a "defining figure in business" and “top trendsetter to follow." He is a bestselling author of books on technology; social media; mobile, online and digital apps, products, and services; consumer products and services; business products and services; personal finance; family and parenting; and online safety and privacy. He is hailed as one of field's top analysts by USA Today, Red Herring, EMC, eBay and others. |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| One of world’s most celebrated trendspotters and analysts, seen in 600+ outlets from CNN to TIME. Fortune 500 describes as "defining figure in business" and “top trendsetter to follow." Bestselling author of books on Technology; Social Media; Mobile, Online and Digital Apps, Products, and Services; Consumer Products and Services; Business Products and Services; Personal Finance; Family and Parenting; Online Safety + Privacy. Hailed as one of field's top analysts by USA Today, Red Herring, EMC, eBay, etc. |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| Witness and consultant on over a dozen matters in multiple areas from consumer products to technology, video games, retail, marketing, research, sales analysis, etc. • Contract Dispute – Trend + Product Analysis • Patent Infringement Matters • Historical Analysis and Consulting • Trademark Infringement • Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations, Media • Market Research Expert has provided litigation support in 11 cases. Parties involved have included: Facebook; Samsung; Activision; Sony; Zenimax Media; Scratch DJ Game; Wal-Mart; PalTalk; Tinnus (multiple cases); TapJoy (multiple cases); Bed, Bath and Beyond; Export-Import Bank of Korea; Zynga; State Farm; CyWee Group Ltd.; Telebrands; Interplay Entertainment; Adjoy; ASI Corporation; and others. |
| Marketing Experience |
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| Dozens of market-leading products and services for Microsoft, Sony, Intel, and others |
Fields of Expertise
information technology, social media, technology, social networks, mobile technology, online information system, apps, video games, analysis, public relations, consumer electronic product, software, corporate finance, health insurance, auto insurance, distribution, health care, small business, product innovation, manufacturing, mass media telecommunication, media, insurance, advertising, business analysis, business, mobile telecommunication, telecommunication, retail, entertainment industry, finance, banking, B2B marketing, online gaming, social networking, cloud computing, creative strategic marketing, industrial marketing, custom market research, B2B market research, Internet marketing, Internet advertising, electronic marketing, video game, consumer electronic equipment, application software design, computer processing, consumer product, Internet, market research, marketing, communication software