From November 1-3, 2024, BGD Media made history with its inaugural Black Influencer Weekend, an event that highlighted the transformative power of multicultural influencers in the creator economy. The weekend included the highly anticipated Impact Summit and the Third Annual Influencer Award Show, recognizing top creators, innovators, and content leaders across 40 diverse categories.
This year’s keynote speaker, Patrick Starrr, founder and licensed esthetician, inspired attendees with his journey and dedication to the beauty and influencer industries. He was also honored with the Legacy Builder Award for his groundbreaking contributions and commitment to empowering creators worldwide.
BGD Media’s Mission in Motion
As one of the fastest-growing multicultural and independently-owned marketing agencies in the creator space, BGD Media is committed to empowering influencers to create, connect, convert, and amplify their content. Black Influencer Weekend serves as a platform to equip creators with the tools to educate, entertain, and captivate their audiences, driving meaningful engagement and impact.

A Global Reach and Growing Community
BGD Media’s inaugural event was a resounding success, drawing over 1,500 attendees across its three-day program. The company’s innovative approach and focus on multicultural influencers resulted in a digital footprint of over 150 million views across all social media platforms, showcasing the power and reach of its global community.
Key Highlights from Black Influencer Weekend:
• Honored 180 top creators, innovators, and content leaders.
• Established itself as the largest independently-owned multicultural influencer summit.
• Brought together creators from diverse backgrounds to celebrate and elevate their contributions to the creator economy.

BGD Media’s Black Influencer Weekend is already gearing up for its return next year, promising to continue its mission of uplifting the fastest-growing community of creators. With a focus on connection, education, and amplification, BGD Media is poised to remain a leader in the ever-evolving creator economy.
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