DigiMarCon is the Largest Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference & Exhibition series in the world, with annual events held in all continents (North America, Latin America, Europe, UK, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa) in 13 countries (United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands, Spain, Brazil, Singapore, India, United Arab Emirates and South Africa), across 33 cities (New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Houston, Dallas, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Washington DC, New Orleans, Atlanta, Detroit, Miami, Denver, San Diego, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Honolulu, London, Dublin, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Dubai, Sydney, Auckland, Singapore and Sao Paulo). All DigiMarCon Events can be attended in-person or online. Wherever you are located there is a regional DigiMarCon event nearby you can attend.
DigiMarCon Conferences are held in top luxury 5-star event venues across the world such as; Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships, Olympic Stadiums, Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre and Wynn, JW Marriott, Marriott Marquis, Hyatt Regency, InterContinental, The Westin, Renaissance, Hilton, Conrad, W, Sheraton, Loews and Sofitel Hotel properties. Discount hotel room rates at each venue hotel means no hassle getting to and from the venue each day.
Building relationships matter! At DigiMarCon Conferences we have more networking breaks on our program than others. On average there are 8 Networking breaks at each event giving delegates ample opportunities in a relaxed atmosphere to meet others over the 2-days at the event; from 1-hour round table networking luncheons to 3-hour dinner receptions. These networking breaks are set in picturesque locations to facilitate memorable experiences while fostering new relationships. Such experiences include enjoying cocktails and the Sunset over the Pacific Ocean on a private Ocean Terrace in Santa Monica, to being on the Sydney Olympic Stadium playing arena at night enjoying cocktails under the lights, to dining at the 360 Revolving Restaurant at the top of the CN Tower in Toronto for a Dinner Reception, enjoying cocktails on a private promenade overlooking Times Square in New York City, or having fun at the Dazzles Night Club onboard the Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas for a Farewell Party, etc.
DigiMarCon Keynotes, Panels and Master Classes are facilitated by the foremost thought leaders in the industry, from celebrity social media influencers to CMO’s from the largest Fortune 500 company brands that are disrupting the digital marketing, media and advertising industry, such as Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Amazon, Oracle, Adobe, eBay, Netflix and more. All presentations are pitch-free, and include actionable takeaways, case studies, strategies and tactics, ready to be applied when back in the office.
At DigiMarCon Conferences you are never ‘left in the dark’…. literally, in a large room far away from the stage and speakers, crushed in tight theater seating, without even a table, while sitting in the dark. At DigiMarCon all delegates have premium meeting space in luxurious ballroom well-lit spaces, with comfortable seating with table enabling delegates to use their laptop to take notes with ample charging facilities onsite in a comfortable space to learn and thrive. All tables are situated close with direct view of the stage.
DigiMarCon Conferences are affordable to attend, from single-day event passes up to two-day VIP options at a fraction of the cost of other industry events. We offer significant discounts for early bird registrations. Additionally, on top of time-limited discount pass rates, because budgets are tight, we want to make sure all groups have a chance to attend DigiMarCon. For government employees, students, academic, startups, non-profit organizations and teams, we offer generous discounts off the prevailing registration price.
Attend DigiMarCon and you become part of the show! DigiMarCon Conferences tap into the talent of the room, drawing from the knowledge and experience of the professionals in the audience. All DigiMarCon events include regular interactive question and answer sessions with speakers and the audience ideal for collaboration, audience polls, along with ice-breaker and group exercises, steered by charismatic Emcees.
DigiMarCon Conferences put you right up and close with the speakers giving you the opportunity to meet these social media influencers which you follow in person. Speakers are never hidden in private speaker rooms away from the audience, they are in the auditorium sitting right beside you and participating.
Attending a conference is a well-researched decision. There are many factors to consider such as location, time, venue, cost, speakers, content, etc. At DigiMarCon our results-obsessed Customer Service team are at your service before, during and after the event to help with your needs. It’s at the core of what we do — it drives our business. Offsite, we are ready to assist you via phone, ticket or chat. Onsite at our Conferences, friendly DigiMarCon staff serve as your hosts. They welcome your input and are happy to assist you.
At all DigiMarCon Conferences is the co-located exclusive event TECHSPO Technology Expo, which showcases the new generation of technology and innovation, including; AdTech, MarTech, Internet, Mobile and SaaS technologies. Be inspired, amazed and educated on how these evolving technologies will impact your business for the better. Unlimited Access to TECHSPO Technology Expo is included with all DigiMarCon passes.
DigiMarCon All Access & VIP Passes include a 12-month on demand access to hundreds of hours of DigiMarCon speaker keynotes, panels and master class presentations from recent DigiMarCon Conferences, including videos, slide decks and key takeaways, available on demand so you can watch what you want, when you want.
Attendees of DigiMarcon Conferences gain membership to an exclusive global Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Community of over 500,000 worldwide subscribers to our award-winning digital marketing blog and over 100,000 members to the International Association of Digital Marketing Professionals (visit https://iadmp.org). This global community comprises of innovators, senior marketers and branders, entrepreneurs, digital executives and professionals, web & mobile strategists, designers and web project managers, business leaders, business developers, agency executives and their teams and anyone else who operates in the digital community who leverage digital, mobile, and social media marketing. We provide updates to the latest whitepapers and industry reports to keep you updated on trends, innovation and best practice digital marketing.
The events industry has forever changed in a world affected by COVID-19. The health and safety of our guests, staff and community is our highest priority and paramount. The team at DigiMarCon is dedicated to ensuring a great experience at our in-person events, and that includes providing a safe, clean and hygienic environment for our delegates. Some of the key areas we have implemented safe and hygienic measures include;
DigiMarCon has always been industry leaders of the Hybrid Event experience for years (a hybrid event combines a "live" in-person event with a "virtual" online component), no one needs to miss out on attending our events. Each DigiMarCon Conference can be attended in-person (with a Main Conference, All Access or VIP Pass) or online (with a Virtual Pass) giving attendees a choice for the experience they want to have. Attending virtually by viewing a Live Stream or On Demand enables participation by people who might be unable to attend physically due to travel or time zone constraints or through a wish to reduce the carbon footprint of the event. If you would like to meet the speakers, network with fellow marketing professionals at refreshment breaks, luncheons and evening receptions, check out the latest Internet, Mobile, AdTech, MarTech and SaaS technologies providers exhibiting then it is highly recommended to attend DigiMarCon in-person. As the largest Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference series with events in 33 international cities worldwide, across 13 countries, there is bound to be a DigiMarCon Event near you to attend in-person if you can.
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Barnacle SEO and Digital PR in the AI Era: Kevin Lee at DigiMarCon
Kevin Lee, founder of Didit, and Jack Wendt, founder of Highrise Influence, sat down ahead of Kevin’s talk at DigiMarCon Summit to tackle a question every marketer is asking right now: how should brands think about SEO, visibility, and content when AI tools are changing how people search?
The conversation covered barnacle SEO, digital PR strategy, and why authentic content matters more than ever in a world of large language models. Dennis Yu, who has spoken at DigiMarCon events across the country on SEO Warfare and the Dollar-a-Day strategy, connected Kevin and Jack for this interview as part of the Content Factory approach to capturing real conversations at conferences.
The Return of Barnacle SEO
Kevin shared a concept many marketers have forgotten: barnacle SEO. Instead of chasing first-page Google rankings with your own domain, barnacle SEO leverages placements on high-authority platforms that already rank.
“The idea was to get your brand or content attached to reputable sites that already rank,” Kevin explained. “The same way barnacles attach themselves to ships.”
Now that concept has evolved into something broader: digital PR. AI tools look for consistency across the web. They gather patterns, not just single sources. If your brand shows up in multiple places — articles, interviews, third-party mentions — you become part of that pattern. Kevin noted that brands appearing across multiple trusted sources are more likely to be recognized by AI systems.
Visibility in the Age of Large Language Models
Large Language Models like ChatGPT, Claude, and Google Gemini are shifting how people get answers. Kevin explained that these systems reward brands that show up consistently across trusted sources.
“They’re not looking for exact keyword matches,” he said. “They’re triangulating semantically — looking for confirmation from multiple directions.”
For example, if someone asks an AI, “What’s a great conference hotel near the Brooklyn Bridge?”, it is not enough for a hotel to say so on its own website. AI wants to see that echoed in articles, reviews, and podcasts from others. The brands that win will have their identity reinforced through multi-source content.
Why Repurposing Content Works Better Than Ever
Jack pointed out how this interview itself would be turned into a long-form video, blog content, social clips, and articles syndicated to multiple platforms. Kevin noted that this approach aligns with how LLMs evaluate content.
“LLMs crawl content across formats. They look for reinforcement and breadth,” Kevin said. “If your content appears in multiple trusted formats, it has a better chance of being recognized and ranked.”
This supports the Content Factory method that Dennis Yu teaches at DigiMarCon events. Create once, then repurpose in ways that reinforce your brand’s expertise. Dennis demonstrated this approach live on stage at DigiMarCon Las Vegas, where he built a 19-page audit for a casino marketing director he met in the audience.
The Push for Useful, Authentic Content
Kevin emphasized a major trend shaping all of this: Google’s Helpful Content Update.
“It shows that freshness, authenticity, and usefulness matter more than ever,” he said. “AI regurgitates. What it values is content that is not recycled.”
That means interviews, transcribed conversations, real examples, and personal insight are now key ranking factors — not just for Google, but for chatbots, voice search, and AI-driven platforms.
Takeaways for Brands
Here is what Kevin and Jack’s conversation made clear for marketers attending DigiMarCon events:
Barnacle SEO works again. Get cited on sites that already have authority. This is the same principle behind Dennis Yu’s approach to building Knowledge Panels and Google verification for personal brands.
AI cares about consensus. Your brand needs to show up in multiple places saying the same thing. One blog post is not enough. You need articles, interviews, social mentions, and third-party citations all reinforcing the same message.
Repurpose everything. Do not create one-off content. Use it everywhere. A single conference interview can become a video, an article, social clips, and a podcast episode.
Collaborate. Use industry relationships to co-create content. This builds reach and credibility simultaneously.
Avoid AI-generated junk. LLMs may scrape it, but they do not trust it. Original conversations and documented real-world results outperform any AI-written listicle.
“We’re practicing what we preach right now,” Jack said as the camera wrapped.
See More DigiMarCon Interviews and Presentations
Dennis Yu has spoken at DigiMarCon events across the country, sharing proven frameworks for SEO, content marketing, and digital advertising. Find highlights from Boston, Phoenix, Atlanta, Austin, Washington DC, Charlotte, Las Vegas, Philadelphia, Denver, and New York.
Dominate SEO in the AI Era at DigiMarCon Atlanta
AI is reshaping how Google ranks content, and most marketers are scrambling to keep up. Dennis Yu brought clarity to DigiMarCon Southeast in Atlanta with two sessions that cut through the noise and delivered systems anyone can follow.
His session “SEO Warfare: Dominating Google in the AI Era” showed attendees that the fundamentals of strategic content still win—if you organize them correctly. His second session, “The Dollar-a-Day Strategy: Your Hidden SEO Weapon,” connected paid amplification to organic rankings in a way most marketers never consider.
Watch: SEO Warfare — Dominating Google in the AI Era
Organize Content With the 4-Stage Content Factory
Dennis and co-presenter Jack Wendt broke down the 4-Stage Content Factory—a proven system for creating, optimizing, and distributing content that ranks, drives traffic, and converts. The four stages are Produce, Process, Post, and Promote.
Atlanta attendees mapped their own content operations against this framework and immediately saw gaps. Most companies produce content but skip the Process and Promote stages, which is why their articles never gain traction.
Combine Paid and Organic for Compounding Results
The Dollar-a-Day session revealed a strategy most SEO professionals overlook. When you boost your best content for just one dollar a day, the engagement signals—shares, comments, time on page—send positive ranking signals to Google.
This creates a compounding loop: paid amplification drives engagement, engagement boosts organic rankings, and higher rankings drive free traffic. Dennis showed attendees exactly how to set this up in under 30 minutes.
Register for DigiMarCon Southeast 2026
DigiMarCon Southeast returns to Atlanta on June 3–4, 2026 at The Westin Buckhead Atlanta. The DigiMarCon conference series brings world-class digital marketing training to cities across the country.
If you want to stop guessing at SEO and start building systems that compound, Atlanta is where you learn how. Register for DigiMarCon Southeast 2026 and bring your whole marketing team.
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Dennis Yu has spoken at DigiMarCon events across the country, sharing proven frameworks for SEO, content marketing, and digital advertising. Read highlights from Los Angeles, Boston, Phoenix, Austin, Washington DC, Charlotte, Las Vegas, Philadelphia., Denver, and New York.
Each city event delivers unique insights while reinforcing the same core systems that help marketers get measurable results. Find a DigiMarCon event near you and experience it firsthand.