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]
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Marketing conferences |
| Founded | 2013 |
| Founders | Damien Trevatt, Greg Hayman |
| Headquarters | |
Area served | Las Vegas, London |
| Website | www |
History
editThe 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.[7]
The latest UnGagged event was planned to be held in London, starting on July 11, 2022, and lasting a total of three days (till July 13th, 2022). However, it got postponed to 2023. [8]
Overview
editThe 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
editThe 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.[9]
Events
editThe UnGagged events are held each year in London and Las Vegas. More locations are planned to be introduced in the future.[10]
| 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 | Bartosz Góralewicz, Jono Alderson, Jenna Tiffany |
References
edit- ^ a b John Rampton (2015). "Google Mobile Friendly Algorithm Gives Small Businesses The Advantage". Forbes.
- ^ a b Mashable (2014). "5 upcoming events to add to your work calendar". Mashable.
- ^ Kathleen Garvin (2014). "Visit SEM Rush At Ungagged 2014". SEMRush Rank.
- ^ Search Engine Journal (2015). "UnGagged London 2015". Search Engine Journal.
- ^ Yahoo (2014). "UnGagged SEO Conference in Las Vegas on November 15–17". Yahoo Finance.
- ^ Jo Turnbull (2015). "Interview with UnGagged And Their First Event in Europe". SEO Job Blogs.
- ^ Roberts, L, Alex. "SEO Expert Pakistan". Retrieved 15 November 2022.
- ^ "London 2022". UnGagged. Retrieved 2022-07-28.
- ^ "Agenda of UnGagged London". Official website. Retrieved 19 March 2017.
- ^ "Previous Events of UnGagged". UnGagged. Retrieved 20 March 2017.
External links
edit- Official Website - information about upcoming events and registration.
- Official Twitter - latest news and media.