Caribbean Blogger’s Week is a virtual event for Caribbean content creators in the region and across the globe. Caribbean Bloggers Week is aimed at connecting Caribbean content creators who share digital know how and cultural awareness in the region and its diaspora. Created by Ingrid Riley of SiLiCON CARiBE, the week long December 5-10, 2016 and will end with a host of meetups in various cities.
SPONSORS INCLUDE: Chef, Caterer & Food Blogger Deborah of SimplyCaribbean.net
Here’s how you can participate in Caribbean Blogger’s Week:
- Sign up for the Caribbean Blog Directory is http://bit.ly/2dkZBrD
- RSVP for the NYC Meetup HERE
- Follow the Official Hashtag ##CBW2016 to network with other Caribbean content creators
- Not in NYC? Here’s the list to other confirmed host cites http://www.siliconcaribe.com/our/caribbean-bloggers-week/the-meetups/
SiLiCON CARiBE the award-winning Caribbean Tech Media and Events brand, will stage the first annual Caribbean Blogger’s Week across the Region and Diaspora, from December 5th to 10th, 2016. It will celebrate and showcase the power of Digital Influencers of Caribbean + Caribbean descent, who are Bloggers, Podcasters, Instagrammers, YouTubers and other types of Digital Creatives.
The event which is staged 90% online, will profile and interview emerging and rockstar Digital Influencers; publish educational how-to and how-I-did articles from expert bloggers; release The Status of Caribbean Blogosphere Trend Report; launch an Official Caribbean Blog directory plus host two Twitter Chats. The week will culminate with Blogger Meetups hosted by top Caribbean Bloggers in Kingston, Port of Spain, New York and London.
“Caribbean Bloggers Week is our newest event and our intention is that it inspires the increased development, marketing and distribution of more original Caribbean Digital Content. You see, it is of great value that more of us, come to understand the value and opportunity of owning a blog, an independent digital media platform, for which you can set your own agenda. A platform where you can produce text, audio, photo and video digital content, build an engaged and loyal audience and achieve amazing things, including a profitable business,” said Ingrid Riley, Founder of SiliconCaribe.
New York City’s in-person meetup is hosted by yours truly! Caribbean Blogger’s Week – NYC (#CBWNYC) themed: “Digital INfluence” will celebrate and showcase the power of Digital Influence of Caribbean a+ Diaspora Bloggers and Online Influencers.
Official Hashtag: #CBW2016
City Meetup Hashtags #CBWKGN (Kingston) #CBWLDN (London) #CBWPOS (Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago) #CBWNYC (New York)
The week long festivities will be digital, however, this meetup is in person for Bloggers in the NYC region. Be sure to register, because there are a limited number of spaces. The meetup will be a great chance to network with other Caribbean content creators in person.
LOCATION DETAILS WILL BE SENT TO ATTENDEES THE WEEK OF THE EVENT.
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Mikelah
Mikelah is a Caribbean Culture expert, curating the bridge between the Caribbean and its diaspora. A CUNY Baruch College graduate with a BBA in Marketing. With previous experience with Caribbean lifestyle brands such as VP Records, Tempo TV and JAMROCK Magazine. Currently serving as a digital marketing maven by day, while continuing to collaborate with Caribbean brands.
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I wish I was going to be here! Would love to connect with more Caribbean bloggers.
You will be missed!!! 🙂