on October 30. This event marked WIBA’s formal entry into the American market, building excitement for its 2025 awards and furthering its global impact
Held in the elegant setting of The Mark Hotel, the launch brought together renowned inuencers, bloggers, and celebrities for an inside look at WIBA’s mission and goals. Headquartered in Monaco, WIBA connects over 6,000 inuencers worldwide, establishing itself as a key player in the digital inuence industry. Expanding to the U.S. is a signicant step in WIBA’s journey, with New York’s dynamic digital scene leading the way
WIBA is best known for its annual World Inuencers and Bloggers Awards held during the Cannes Film Festival, honoring prominent social media gures across categories such as Fashion, Travel, Food, Fitness, Art, and Lifestyle. Since its debut in 2019, the awards have celebrated popular inuencers including Khaby Lame, Coco Rocha, Maye Musk, and Nusret Gökçe, reaching over 200 million followers on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Twitter
Beyond the awards, WIBA’s initiatives include the WIBA Academy, WIBA Agency, and WIBA Magazine, all dedicated to empowering inuencers and supporting their professional growth
“It’s an honor to bring the World Inuencers Awards USA to New York,” said WIBA Founder and CEO Mariia Grazhina Chaplin. “This event marks a pivotal step as we expand our network and build connections within the American inuencer community.”
The rst World Inuencers Awards USA is set for October 2025 in New York City, promising to unite top digital creators and industry leaders from across the United States