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12.03.2025

Cannes, France – The World Inuencers and Bloggers Awards (WIBA) 2025 is set to return for its seventh edition on May 23, 2025

at the legendary Hotel Martinez during the Cannes Film Festival. This highly anticipated event celebrates the most impactful social media personalities across various categories, recognizing their inuence, creativity, and contributions to global conversations

Over the years, WIBA has honored an impressive roster of international stars, including:

Khaby Lame

Lena Situations

Kelly Rutherford

Coco Rocha

Burak Özdemir

Maye Musk

Nikkie Tutorials

This year’s edition promises to be even more spectacular, bringing together the digital world’s biggest trendsetters for an unforgettable night of celebration, networking, and entertainment

The gala will feature a cocktail reception, a grand awards ceremony, and a special live performance making it one of the most glamorous nights in the inuencer calendar

Hosted by the World Inuencers Association, based in Monaco, the event remains the only international platform dedicated to recognizing the achievements of social media personalities across diverse elds — from beauty and fashion to travel

Described by Forbes as the «who’s who of viral culture and digital pioneers,» WIBA Awards not only celebrate entertainment but also amplify social causes, encourage cross-industry collaborations, and foster a sense of global community. With previous winners commanding audiences in the millions, the awards continue to shape the future of online inuence

Mariia Grazhina Chaplin, CEO of WIBA, shared her vision for this year’s event:

As the WIBA Awards coincide with the Cannes Film Festival, we recognize the power of digital creators in shaping cultural narratives. Inuencers today are more than content creators; they are pioneers of change, leaders of thought, and drivers of social good
By honoring their work, we aim to harness this inuence for a better world — promoting inclusivity, sustainability, and global unity

With an estimated instant reach of over 200 million impressions, the WIBA Awards 2025 will once again shine a spotlight on the brightest stars of the digital universe, proving that social media inuence extends far beyond screens — it’s a movement that shapes the world