Expert Witness Credentials

Experience and Qualifications

  • For the past 20 years, I have served as an expert or expert witness in over eighty-five matters throughout the US, on legal matters involving Marketing, Advertising, Business, Competition, Deceptive Practices, Trademark, Lanham and Robinson-Patman Act violations.
  • Expert witness in marketing, business practices, unfair competition, “custom and practice,” trademarks, patent infringements, contracts, deceptive/unfair/false advertising, breach of contract, misrepresentation, endorsement, licensing, contracts and others.
  • Litigation support, approximately 53% plaintiff and 47% defendant cases.
  • Previous designated Expert Witness services: California, Arizona, Colorado, Washington, Illinois, Texas, New York, Nevada, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Utah, Kansas, along with the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and JAMS (Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services).
  • Also provided pre-litigation analysis on pending litigations, both sides, including work for state attorney general (California).
    • Expert Witness Marketing & Advertising Problem Solver
    • Forensic Consultant and Expert Witness in Marketing, Advertising, Business and Media.
    • Deposition tested
    • Senior Marketing Professional
    • Marketing and Advertising Expert
    • Senior Marketing and Advertising Adjunct Professor/Senior Lecturer/Presenter

I have served as a consultant and/or expert witness for: California Department of Justice; State of Washington, Office of Attorney General; State of California, State Attorney General; Alameda County District Attorney; Monterey County District Attorney; Santa Cruz County District Attorney; Office of the San Diego City Attorney; Office of Los Angeles City Attorney; Alameda Corridor-East Construction Authority on behalf of the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments; California Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.




For over 40 years, I have been a strategic marketing, advertising and media professional. I have worked within companies (DIRECTV, The Music Center of LA/Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles, Disney, Security Pacific Bank) and within advertising agencies. I have also worked as a client, with several advertising agencies, media buying services, marketing research organizations, design companies, direct marketing/mail and other marketing firms reporting to me.

I have received California State University Ambassadors’ “Polished Apple Awards” (2006 and 2008) for teaching, mentoring and inspiring students on campus, the USC Parents’ Association Outstanding Teaching and Mentoring Award (2006) and have received the Outstanding Citizen Award (1993) from the Los Angeles City Council. I have been a member of the Advertising Club of Los Angeles since 1975, and an active member of the board of directors. The club’s largest membership groups are clients, media, production, creative and advertising agency executives.

The Ad Club, along with two other associations, developed into ThinkLA in 2006. Since 1975, I have also been a member, board member and executive board member (Treasurer, Secretary) of AD RELIEF, previously Advertising Industry Emergency Fund (AIEF), a volunteer organization made up of advertising executives brought together to help their colleagues in times of a life crisis. AD RELIEF has granted more than two million dollars in emergency money to individuals in the greater Los Angeles advertising and promotions community.

Created and own the copyright for the Marketing concept, the Nine P’s/9 P’s ©2007 of Marketing.





Tenth year: Loyola Law School presentation at Advertising and eCommerce Law, the Advertising Law Class 4065/E1, January 2024.
Tenth year: Loyola Law School presentation at Advertising and eCommerce Law, the Advertising Law Class 4065/E1, January 2024.
Forensic Expert Witness Association (FEWA) meeting
Tim Williams, Mae Lon Ding, Judge Mablean Ephriam, Larry Steven Londre, Alex Kwechansky, Diana D. Price at Forensic Expert Witness Association (FEWA) on topic “Courting, Cross Selling & Cross Promoting: Develop an Expert Witness Profile.”
Larry Steven Londre giving Marketing, Advertising and the Law presentation at USC Gould School of Law.
Larry Steven Londre giving Marketing, Advertising and the Law presentation, USC Gould School of Law.



For past 40 years, have taught many subjects including Marketing Management, Strategic Marketing, Business Strategies Development, Execution and Implementation, Business Strategies for Entertainment and Communication Companies, Advertising, Promotion, Integrated Marketing (IMC) and others in the graduate and undergraduate programs at the following schools and/or departments: University of Southern California (includes Marshall School of Business, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism), Pepperdine University, Advertising Center, Northrup University, California State University, Northridge (CSUN), and Loyola Marymount University.

 

My classes are:

  • MBFE 658: Strategic Marketing
  • COMM 541: Integrated Media and Communication Strategies
  • COMM 542: Business Strategies for Entertainment and Communication Companies
  • MKT 100: Conceptual Foundations of American Enterprise
  • JOUR 340: Introduction to Advertising
  • COMM 599: Global Communications
  • MRKT 304: Marketing Management
  • MKT (Marketing) 440: Integrated Marketing Communications
  • MBAM 659 and 660: Business Strategies Development, Execution and Implementation (The final, capstone classes in the MBA program at Pepperdine University)
 

Frequent guest lecturer in Marketing, Consumer Behavior, Advertising, Business Strategies and Global Marketing & Media: UCLA, Graduate School of Television, Film and Digital Media, “Trends in Television and Emergence of Multiplatform Media,” UCLA School of Law; Southwestern School of Law, Orange Coast College, Cerritos College, Pepperdine University in the Seaver College of Communication, and in USC Marshall » Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies program, and Marshall School of Business.

Have conducted Marketing and Business Strategies Classes/Presentations/Seminars/Workshops/Webinars in USA, China, Hong Kong, Cuba and on the web, including:

Girlz

Shanghai, China retail shopping, 2015

  • Three different classes (575 Capstone Advertising Campaign, 275 Introduction to Advertising and 385 Advertising Copy and Art Strategies), three different “Is There Value in SB Spots? How Ads Fit In? The Good, Bad and Ugly, ‘24/XXIV/Super Bowl LVIII, Marketing and Advertising Lessons. The Taylor Swift Factor, For Better Decision-Making, Messaging & Campaigns, My Show and Tell. Involving You.” presentations at Pepperdine’s Seaver College, Business Administration, Communication Division, February 2024
  • “New & Improved: It’s ‘24, Loyola Law School: What is Marketing? Promotion? Advertising? Smarter Insights about using the 9P’s of Marketing, Branding, “People-Targeting,” e-Commerce and Buying Behaviors: Global Experiences with 9P’s of Marketing” presentation at Advertising and eCommerce Law, the Advertising Law Class 4065/E1, Loyola Law School, January 2024
  • “Branding, The 9P’s of Marketing, Promotion & YOU“ presentation to the Branding Entertainment and Media classes at Oxford High School, December 2023
  • “Londre’s Insights and Observations into the Real World of Marketing. Global Experiences. Prepare For Your Future. Find and Land a Job. The 9P’s of Marketing, Targeting (“People”), Branding, Promotion, Clients, Agencies, Promotion, Advertising, Media. Common Sense v. Street Sense” presentation at Pepperdine’s Seaver College, Business Administration, Communication Division, to the ADV 375 (the Advertising Media) class, September 2023
  • “Campaigns & Clients: It’s About You Being Better Prepared For Your Future. With The 9P’s of Marketing, Branding, Clients, Promotion, Advertising, Media, Presentations, Agencies and Clients. Londre’s Insights & Observations into the Real World…of Marketing, With Global Experiences” presentation at Pepperdine’s Seaver College, Business Administration, Communication Division, to the ADV 575 (the Advertising Campaigns, Advertising Capstone Course), September 2023
  • “Being Better Prepared For Your Future. The 9P’s of Marketing, Branding, Clients, Promotion, Advertising, Media, Agencies, Clients. Londre’s Insights & Observations into the Real World of Marketing, With Global Experiences” presentation at Pepperdine’s Seaver College, Business Administration, Communication Division, to the ADV 375 (the Advertising Media) class, July 2023
  • “Value? The Good, Bad and Ugly. ‘23/XXIII/LVII, Marketing and Advertising Lessons. For Better Decision-Making, TV Spots for Super Bowl LVII. My Show and Tell. Involving You” presentation at Pepperdine’s Seaver College, Business Administration, Communication Division, to the ADV 575 (the Advertising Campaigns, Advertising Capstone Course), and the ADV 275 (Advertising and Media Course) classes, February 2023
  • “It’s 2023, Loyola Law School: What is Marketing? Promotion? Advertising? Smarter Learning about the 9P’s of Marketing, Branding, “People-Targeting,” e-Commerce, Buying Behaviors, all without Zoom. Global Experiences with 9P’s of Marketing” presentation at Advertising and eCommerce Law, the Advertising Law Class 4065/E1, Loyola Law School, January 2023
  • “Londre’s Insights into Global & the USA Marketplaces, With Business Experiences and the 9P’s of Marketing,” at Van Lang University, Faculty of Public Relations-Communications, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, October 2022
  • “It’s Almost 2023: Being Better Prepared For Your Future. The 9P’s of Marketing, Branding, Clients, Promotion, Advertising, Agencies. Londre’s Insights & Observations into the Real World…Of Marketing and Advertising, With Global Experiences” presentation at Pepperdine’s Seaver College, Business Administration, Communication Division, to the ADV 275 class, September 2022
  • “Londre’s Insights Into Our Global Marketplaces, with Business Experiences and the 9P’s of Marketing” presentation at Pepperdine’s Seaver College, Business Administration, Communication Division, to the ADV 575 class (the Advertising Campaigns, Advertising Capstone Course), September 2022
  • “For Your Marketing & Advertising Projects: The 9P’s© of Marketing: Real Insights, Strategies, Tactics, Plus a Little on Super Bowl LVI Ads” presentation at Pepperdine’s Seaver College, Business Administration, Communication Division, to the ADV 575 (the Advertising Campaigns, Advertising Capstone Course), February 2022
  • “For 275: ’22/XXII/56/LVI Marketing and Advertising Lessons. For Better Decision-Making,TV Spots for Super Bowl LVI. My Show and Tell. Involving You” presentation at Pepperdine’s Seaver College, Business Administration, Communication Division, to the ADV 275 class, February 2022
  • “2022 is Close: Londre’s Insights, Strategies and Tactics in the Real World of MMA. Our Global & US Marketplaces, with Business Experiences, IMC and the 9P’s of Marketing (2007), with MMA—Marketing, Media and Advertising” presentation at Pepperdine’s Seaver College, Business Administration, Communication Division, the 375.02 Advertising and Advertising Media class, October 2021
  • “It’s Almost 2022: Being Better Prepared For Your Future. The 9P’s of Marketing, Branding, Clients, Promotion, Advertising, Agencies. Londre’s Insights & Observations into the Real World” presentation at Pepperdine’s Seaver College, Business Administration, Communication Division, the Advertising and Advertising Media class, October 2021
  • “We’re Live, Loyola Law School: What is Marketing? Advertising? Smart Learning About the 9P’s of Marketing: Branding, “People”-Targeting, e-Commerce, Buying Behaviors, Promotion, without Zoom” presentation at Advertising and eCommerce Law, the Advertising Law Class 4065/E1, Loyola Law School, August 2021
  • “In the Global & US Marketplace, with Business Experiences and the 9P’s of Marketing (2007): Londre’s Insights, Strategies and Tactics in the Real World of MMA-Marketing-Media-Advertising” presentation at Pepperdine’s Seaver College, Business Administration, Communication Division, the Advertising and Advertising Media classes, June 2021
  • “Londre’s Insights, Strategies and Tactics in the Real World of MMA. Marketing and Advertising Lessons. For Better Decision-Making, Selected TV Spots of Super Bowl LV. My Show and Tell. Involving You” presentation at Pepperdine’s Seaver College, Business Administration, Communication Division, the Advertising and Advertising Media classes, February 15 and 17, 2021
  • “Marketing and Advertising Lessons. For Better Decision-Making, Selected TV Spots of Super Bowl LV. My Show and Tell. Involving you” presentation at Pepperdine’s Seaver College, Business Administration, Communication Division, the Advertising and Advertising Media classes, February 15 and 17, 2021
  • “What is Marketing? Advertising? Let’s Zoom with the 9P’s of Marketing: Branding, “People”-Targeting, e-Commerce, Buying Behaviors, Promotion, With Global Experiences and the Nine P’s of Marketing” presentation at Advertising and eCommerce Law, the Advertising Law Class 4065/E1, Loyola Law School, September 2020
  • “Be Better, More Marketable: Communications, Presentations, Jobs, Interviews. Your Brand and Your Resume,” at the BCOM 4350 Advanced Business Communication class, University of Texas, Dallas, September/October 2020
  • “With the 9P’s of Marketing (2007), Global & US Experiences, Londre’s Insightful Gems into the Real World of MMA/Marketing. Media. Advertising” presentation at Pepperdine’s Seaver College, Business Administration, Communication Division, the 375.02 Advertising and Advertising Media class, September, 2020
  • “Londre’s Insights into the Real World of Marketing. Zooming with the 9P’s of Marketing, Targeting (“People”) Ads & Media. Global and US Experiences with the Nine P’s of Marketing” presentation at MRKT 342 Media Marketing, School of Business, Woodbury University, September, 2020
  • “Presenting Super Bowl LIV TV Spots. Show and Tell. Evaluating the Spots: The Good, Bad, Ugly and Strange Ones,” at Pepperdine’s Seaver College, Business Administration, Communication Division, both Capstone Advertising and Advertising Media classes, February 2020
  • “Involving You, UCLA. What is Marketing? Advertising? Branding? Promotion? With “People,” Potential Purchasers, Targeting, Consumer Behavior, Global Experiences & Careers” presentation at Marketing Principles & Practices class (UCLA Extension), January 2020
  • Judge, participant in jury review for Woodbury University’s School of Media, Culture & Design, Department of Graphic Design, GDES 450-Professional Practice, December 2019
  • Judge, Woodbury University’s School of Media, Culture & Design, Department of Graphic Design, GDES 492: Senior Showcase, Degree Project, Professional Practice, November 2019
  • “Ever Wondered Why Some Brands Are More Successful Than Others? Options & Solutions. What Is Marketing? Promotion and Advertising? Global Experiences and the 9P’s of Marketing” presentation at MRKT 342 Media Marketing, School of Business, Woodbury University, October 2019
  • “With the Nine P’s of Marketing, Branding, “People”–Targeting, e-Commerce, Behavior, Promotion–“What is Marketing? Advertising?” With Global Experiences and 9P’s of Marketing” presentation at Advertising and e-Commerce Law, the Advertising Law Class 4065/E1, Loyola Law School, October 2019
  • “The 9P’s of Marketing, Branding, Promotion & Advertising. Londre’s Insights & Observations into the Real World. Global Experiences and the 9P’s of Marketing” presentation at Pepperdine’s Seaver College, Business Administration, Communication Division, the Advertising and Advertising Media class, September 2019
  • “What is Marketing? Advertising? With 9P’s “People” – Targeting, Promotion, Media, Ads, Branding, e-Commerce, Behavior,” UCLA, FTV291C – TV & New Media: Business & Legal Issues, the Business & Legal Framework for TV, Multi-platform Media & Digital Content, April 2019
  • “Londre’s Super Bowl LIII Ads Show & Tell, with the Nine P’s of Marketing, eight (8) elements of Promotion” presentation at Pepperdine’s Seaver College, Business Administration, Communication Division, both Capstone Advertising and Advertising Media classes, February 4 and 6, 2019
  • “Is a Super Bowl TV Spot Worth $176,666 a Second? Options. What is Marketing? With 9P’s of Marketing, Targeting – “People,” Branding, Consumer Behavior, Promotion, Advertising, Global Experiences & Careers” presentation at Marketing Principles & Practices class (UCLA Extension), February 2019
  • Judge, participant in jury review for Woodbury University’s School of Media, Culture & Design, Department of Graphic Design, GDES 450-Professional Practice, November 2018
  • “Londre’s Insights & Observations in the Real World of Marketing’s 9P’s, Branding, Promotion & Advertising” presentation at Pepperdine’s Seaver College, Business Administration, Communication Division, the Capstone Advertising and Advertising Media class, October 2018
  • “Adding Branding, Papa Johns, Bird/Lime, Facebook, Consumer Behavior, Targeting – “People & More to my What is Marketing? Promotion? Advertising?“ presentation at Pepperdine’s Seaver College, Business Administration, Communication Division, the Advertising and Advertising Media class, September 2018
  • “What is Marketing? What is Advertising? With the Nine P’s of Marketing, Targeting – “People,” Branding, e-Commerce, Consumer Behavior, Promotion & Global Experiences/Examples” presentation at Advertising and e-Commerce Law, the Advertising Law Class 4065/E1 (Loyola Law School), August 2018
  • “What is Marketing? With 9P’s of Marketing, Targeting – “People,” Branding, Consumer Behavior, Promotion, Advertising, Global Experiences & Careers” presentation at Marketing Principles & Practices class (UCLA Extension), July 2018
  • “About Career, Marketing, Jobs, Common/Street Sense, Advertising, Communication, Targeting, People & Nine P’s of Marketing,” presentation at Pepperdine’s Seaver College, Business Administration, Communication Division, the Capstone Advertising and Advertising Media class, April 2018
  • Business Administration, Communication Division, the Capstone Advertising and Advertising Media class, April 2018
  • “Is A Super Bowl Spot Worth $168,333 A Second? An Analysis of the Eight Components of Promotion and the 9P’s of Marketing,” presentation at Pepperdine’s Seaver College, Business Administration, Communication Division, the Capstone Advertising and Advertising Media/Integrated Marketing Communication classes, February 2018
  • PVPAL Election Presentation, “Meet the Candidates: It’s About Interest, Transparency, Security, Safety and Financial Responsibility.” October 2017
  • “Bring it on: Nine P’s of Marketing; Finding and Landing a Job plus Good Ads and Bad Ads” presentation at Pepperdine’s Seaver College, Business Administration, Communication Division, the Advertising and Advertising Media class, September 2017
  • “Update, Manage and Promote Your Expert Witness Practice for Maximum Impact,” FEWA (Forensic Expert Witness Association) Panel and Educational Training, April 2017
  • “Evaluating Super Bowl LI Advertising, Spots and Promotion: Good and Bad Spots. The Challenges, With the Nine P’s of Marketing.” presentation at Pepperdine’s Seaver College, Business Administration, Communication Division, the Advertising and Advertising Media classes, February 2017
  • “Understanding Marketing’s Nine P’s. Branding. Promotion’s Eight Elements. Advertising. With Global Examples” presentation at Pepperdine’s Seaver College, Business Administration, October, 2016
  • USC’s “Inspire. Network. Connect.” Alumni Leadership Conference and Workshop, as featured speaker and panelist with “Demystifying Communications” presentation, September, 2016
  • “Super Bowl 2016. The Best and Worst Ads. With 9P’s of Marketing. What Worked and “It’s Only Creative If It Sells.” Pepperdine’s College of Business and their IMC class, plus Cerritos College’s Television Production class, February 2016
  • “Your eVitamins: Educate, Encourage. Engage, Energize, With the Nine P’s of Marketing,” Pepperdine’s College of Business, 2015
  • “For Experts or Potential Experts: Marketing is Bigger Than Just Advertising, With the Nine P’s of Marketing” at FEWA (Forensic Expert Witness Association) Annual Conference, Courses and Symposium, Expert Witness Marketing & Business Development Summit, April 2015
  • “Courting, Cross Selling and Cross Promoting: Pumping up the Pipeline in the Expert Witness Community” at FEWA (Forensic Expert Witness Association) meeting and panel, November 2014
  • “Confusion between Marketing & Advertising: What is Marketing? Advertising? Use of Media and Social Media. Plenty of Examples” UCLA’s graduate class, Television & New Media: Business and Legal Issues, 2014
  • Presenter of “Practical Business Insights into Marketing. It’s more than just Advertising. Really, with the Nine P’s of Marketing” at the Westchester Rotary, October 2014
  • “What You Don’t Know About Marketing & Advertising Can Burn You,” sponsored by the Business Law Society at Southwestern School of Law, 2014
  • USC Gould School of Law Alumni Association Speaker Series “Confusion between Marketing & Advertising: What difference does it make to Judges and Lawyers?” Approved State Bar of California, Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit, April, 2014
  • “Planning. Nine P’s of Marketing. Research. Good Ads, Bad Ads, Creativity & Sales.” Pepperdine’s College of Business and their IMC class, January, 2014
  • “What Clients Expect or What Clients Should Expect From Their Agencies and Partners,” 2013
  • “Effective Targeting with the Nine P’s for a Great 2014,” for Growth Consultants & Leading Grow Wise Forums/STAR Business Consulting, Inc., Top Line Revenue Group, 2013
  • “Getting an Interview. Landing a Job. Practical, Insightful, Timely Advice and Counsel,” for American Marketing Association (AMA), CSUN chapter, 2013
  • “What is Marketing? What is Advertising? What is Promotion? What is Sales Promotion? With the Nine P’s of Marketing & More,” for UCLA School of Law, 2013
  • American Marketing Association (AMA) chapter presentation: “Marketing, Branding, Promotion, Advertising, Push & Pull, Integrated Communication & Global Examples,” 2012
  • “Cuba: Insights, Keys and Observations in its Marketing and Advertising,” 2012
  • “Best Global Marketing Tips, Techniques & Tactics for Marketing Executives in 2011,” USC and Pepperdine, 2011
  • “Global Marketing & Advertising, including Planning, Tips, Tactics and Best Practices,” 2011
  • “Understanding Branding, Blending Push & Pull Strategies, with Integrated and Global Communication Examples,” 2011 and 2010
  • “Understanding Branding, Blending Push & Pull Strategies, with Integrated and Global Communication Examples,” USC, Pepperdine and CSUN, 2011, 2010 and 2009
  • “Effective & Efficient Marketing, Strategies & Promotions,” California Small Business Success Conferences, May 2007
  • “Power Marketing & Advertising: Planning, Developing and Executing Global Strategies,” in Shanghai, China, 2004
  • “Five Business Books that Made a Difference,” Ad Club of Los Angeles Development Roundtable, sponsored by Smart Money, 1997
  • Program Presenter, Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) “Successful Strategies, Programs and Events for Non-Profits in the 90’s,” July 1990
  • Non-Profits in the 90’s PIRATES (Public Service Directors) Presenter: “Where the Community Meets the Media: There’s Always Been a Part of Public Service in My Blood,” June 1990

There are a variety of resources on which I can call to help you or your firm in the market or in the courtroom.

Helping the 575 Advertising Campaign and Capstone class with their Marketing & Advertising Projects

“Helping the 575 Advertising Campaign and Capstone class with their Marketing & Advertising Projects on Ford Maverick, Coke Zero and Taco Bell’s Vegetarian Menu, Plus Super Bowl TV advertising spots insights.”




Strategic Areas

  • Marketing (Strategic & Tactical Planning)
  • Advertising Agency Alliances
  • Collateral Materials and Sales Promotion
  • Direct Market Analysis, Identification, Targeting
  • Entertainment Marketing
  • Non-Profits / Public Service
  • Intellectual Property
  • Products & Services
  • Trademarks
  • Marketing Research
  • Branding and Advertising
  • Communication & Media, including Internet
  • Direct Marketing and Direct Mail
  • Events & Trade Shows
  • Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC)
  • Marketing & Business Development
  • Retail
 
  • Served as an expert witness in Marketing, Business and Advertising; have provided litigation support in both state and federal courts, as well as in the American Arbitration Association and JAMS (Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services).
 

“For Experts or Potential Experts: Marketing is Bigger Than Just Advertising” presented at FEWA (Forensic Expert Witness Association) Annual Conference, Courses and Symposium, April 2015

 

Larry Steven Londre at Loyola Law School giving Marketing and Advertising presentation “Confusion between Marketing & Advertising: What is Marketing? Advertising? Use of Media and Social Media. Plenty of Examples.”

 
 
 



Londre, Featured speaker and panelist on “Demystifying Communications” at USC’s “Inspire. Network. Connect.” Alumni Leadership Conference and Workshop, September, 2016