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Digital Icons Take Center Stage: Global Influencers Celebrated at the 2025 WIBA Awards

The 7th annual WIBA (World Influencers and Bloggers Awards) lit up the French Riviera on May 23, 2025, as top global content creators gathered at the legendary Hôtel Martinez during the Cannes Film Festival. The glamorous evening honored the digital world’s most impactful voices with a cocktail reception, Gala Dinner, and an electrifying awards ceremony featuring a live set by Panjabi MC.  

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Glamour and Talent Unite: WIBA Awards 2023 Ceremony

In honor of its anniversary, the illustrious WIBA Awards, which acknowledges influential individuals and talents in the social media sphere, took place for the fifth consecutive year amidst the esteemed Cannes Film Festival. This particular edition of the awards held special significance as it celebrated this milestone. To mark the occasion, the exclusive trophy for the WIBA Awards was expertly fashioned by Richard Orlinski, a highly acclaimed French sculptor and visual neo-pop artist. With an impressive reputation as the leading French contemporary artist in global sales since 2015, Orlinski's distinctive design added a touch of artistic brilliance to the highly coveted trophy.