CEO at Amplitude Digital, Veteran Digital Marketing Strategist, Speaker & Educator
Jeff Ferguson Biography
Jeff Ferguson is a veteran digital marketing strategist, speaker, and educator with over 30 years of experience helping brands master search, advertising, and data-driven marketing. As the CEO and founder of Amplitude Digital, he has led campaigns for Hilton Hotels, Sony, Kimberly-Clark, Experian, and many other global brands, combining cutting-edge strategy with real-world results.
In addition to running Amplitude Digital, Ferguson is an adjunct professor at UCLA Extension, where he teaches Advanced Digital Marketing and Search Engine Optimization for Marketing, equipping students and professionals with the skills to thrive in an ever-changing industry.
A sought-after speaker, Ferguson has taken the stage at major industry events such as SMX, Pubcon, State of Search, and RSD Summer Camp, tackling topics from AI’s role in marketing to SEO myths and the future of paid search. His expertise has been featured in Ad Age, Search Engine Journal, Search Engine Land, and MarketingProfs, and he has been interviewed in Spin Magazine and other publications.
Ferguson is known for his no-nonsense approach, sharp industry insights, and ability to cut through marketing hype, making complex topics accessible and actionable. When he’s not analyzing search algorithms or refining ad strategies, Ferguson co-owns Run Out Groove Records, an independent record store in Burbank, CA, where he blends his love of music and business.
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Jeff Ferguson Speaking Topics
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AI & The Future of Marketing
AI: The Most Overrated and Underrated Thing in Marketing Separating AI hype from reality—what's truly game-changing versus what’s just the latest buzzword.
AI and Search: How It’s Changing SEO & Paid Ads (And How It Isn’t) Google’s AI-powered search and automation tools are evolving fast—what marketers need to know now.
AI vs. Humans: Who’s Really in Charge of Your Marketing? The balance between automation and human strategy—where AI helps and where it still falls short.
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SEO & Search Marketing
The Truth About SEO: Separating Fact from Fiction Dispelling common SEO myths and focusing on what actually works in search.
Search Engine Marketing: SEO & Paid Search Without the B.S. A deep dive into both organic and paid search strategies for sustainable success.
Local SEO: Winning the Search Game in Your Own Backyard How businesses can dominate local search results and drive more foot traffic.
Jeff Ferguson Videos
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