Ungagged

UnGagged is a search engine optimization and digital marketing conference.[1] The purpose of the semi-annual event is to provide a platform for speakers to present uncensored content to audiences behind closed doors without recordings. UnGagged is an international event, but to date all of the presentations, media and related content has been produced in the English language.[2]

Ungagged
Private
IndustryMarketing conferences
Founded2013
FoundersDamien Trevatt, Greg Hayman
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Area served
Las Vegas, London
Websitewww.ungagged.com

History

The inaugural conference was held at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas in November 2014, and had approximately 300 attendees, 30 speakers and 16 sponsors.[2][3] The second event was held in London in May 2015, and had approximately 200 attendees.[4][5][6][1] The third event was held in Las Vegas in November 2015, and had approximately 300 attendees.

The next UnGagged event is to be held in London, on June 15, 2017.

Ungagged London conference in May 2015

Overview

The conference tackles the subjects of web strategy, social media, search engine optimization, affiliate marketing, content marketing, mobile marketing, behavioral targeting, and graphic design. Past attendees of the conference include Bing, CBS Interactive, LinkedIn, Oracle, Yahoo, Shopify, and others.

The recording ban

The UnGagged events forbid any video or audio recording to encourage their speakers to speak freely and have an unbiased discussion.

It is forbidden for speakers to have any hidden agendas, sales pitches or self-promotional content.[7]

Events

The UnGagged events are held each year in London and Las Vegas. More locations are planned to be introduced in the future.[8]

Name Location Opening Closure Keynote speakers
Las Vegas 2014 Las Vegas, USA November 15, 2014 November 17, 2014 Scott Stratten, Erika Napoletano
London 2015 London, UK May 16, 2015 May 18, 2015 Marcus Tandler, Joe Sinkwitz, Evo Terra
Las Vegas 2015 Las Vegas, USA November 9, 2015 November 11, 2015 Duane Forrester, Rae Hoffman
London 2016 London, UK June 23, 2016 June 24, 2016 Bas van den Beld, Marcus Tandler
Las Vegas 2016 Las Vegas, USA November 13, 2016 November 14, 2016 Duane Forrester, Marty Weintraub, William Sears
London 2017 London, UK June 15, 2017 June 16, 2017 Marty Weintraub
London 2018 London, UK June 11, 2018 June 12, 2018 Marty Weintraub
Las Vegas 2018 Las Vegas, USA November 4, 2018 November 7, 2018 TBD
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References
  1. John Rampton (2015). "Google Mobile Friendly Algorithm Gives Small Businesses The Advantage". Forbes.
  2. Mashable (2014). "5 upcoming events to add to your work calendar". Mashable.
  3. Kathleen Garvin (2014). "Visit SEM Rush At Ungagged 2014". SEMRush Rank.
  4. Search Engine Journal (2015). "UnGagged London 2015". Search Engine Journal.
  5. Yahoo (2014). "UnGagged SEO Conference in Las Vegas on November 15–17". Yahoo Finance.
  6. Jo Turnbull (2015). "Interview with UnGagged And Their First Event in Europe". SEO Job Blogs.
  7. "Agenda of UnGagged London". Official website. Retrieved 19 March 2017.
  8. "Previous Events of UnGagged". UnGagged. Retrieved 20 March 2017.
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