Best Influencer: Crackmacs

Crackmacs

When it comes to Calgary news, events, reviews and rants, Crackmacs is your one-stop-shop. This local staple has been bringing Calgarians all of the juicy downtown details since 2009. The geniuses behind this business moved in near the Mac's Convenience store on 7th Avenue and 8th Street SW, which has since been renamed Circle K. Very quickly, they realized that living in downtown Calgary has its interesting moments, so this duo jokingly made a Twitter account to record odd sightings and unusual characters.

Fast forward 11 years and you can now see Crackmacs' influence over countless platforms. With over 36,000 Twitter followers, a hoppin' blog, a rad Facebook page, an Instagram feed and a YouTube channel, it's hard to miss this duo wherever you hang out online. Whether it's food and drinks or lifestyle and tourism, you can be sure that Crackmacs will have something to say about it. The secret to their success, you may ask, is authenticity. Crackmacs brings real-life stories and experiences to the online world so that you know exactly what you're getting when you venture out into the city.

The COVID-19 pandemic didn't close their business per se, but 100 per cent of their contracts evaporated overnight when it hit the city. A great tool for Calgarians to stay connected and engaged during this time, Crackmacs also runs a Calgary Discord server populated with individuals mostly ranging from ages 20-40 of all genders. Anyone is welcome to join in on their various chat rooms and channels on topics ranging from #gaming, #pets and #politics to #420, #pride and #selfies.

For all your local Calgary news, hotspots and entertainment, Crackmacs is the online place to be.

FIRST RUNNER UP: MIKE MORRISON

SECOND RUNNER UP: MR. FABULOUS