The World Influencers and Bloggers Association (WIBA) took its first step into the American market with a glamorous private dinner at New York’s prestigious Mark Hotel on October 30.
This exclusive event marked the official launch of the World Influencers Awards USA, creating excitement for the upcoming 2025 awards show and expanding WIBA’s influence stateside.
The evening at The Mark Hotel drew a notable gathering of influencers, bloggers, and celebrities who received an insider’s look into WIBA’s mission and aspirations. Established in Monaco, WIBA unites over 6,000 influencers globally and stands as a prominent authority in the digital media world. By launching in New York, WIBA seeks to connect with the city’s thriving digital and social media community and broaden its global reach.
WIBA is widely known for its annual World Influencers and Bloggers Awards, held at the Cannes Film Festival, where it honors influential figures in categories like Fashion, Travel, Art, and Fitness. Since the awards’ inception in 2019, influential personalities such as Khaby Lame, Coco Rocha, and Maye Musk have been celebrated. The organization connects to an impressive audience of over 200 million followers across social media platforms.
Beyond its awards, WIBA supports influencers through initiatives like WIBA Academy and WIBA Magazine. “It’s an honor to bring the World Influencers Awards USA to New York,” said WIBA Founder and CEO Mariia Grazhina Chaplin, expressing enthusiasm for the American expansion. The first U.S. awards ceremony is slated for October 2025, promising to celebrate top digital creators from across the country.
