Ungagged
UnGagged is a search engine optimization and digital marketing conference. 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.
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. The second event was held in London in May 2015, and had approximately 200 attendees. 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.
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.
Events
The UnGagged events are held each year in London and Las Vegas. More locations are planned to be introduced in the future.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 |