{"id":91860,"date":"2025-01-28T20:01:11","date_gmt":"2025-01-28T20:01:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blacktwitter.com\/bprw-soko-mrkt-powered-by-essence-proudly-returns-to-the-essence-festival-of-culture-presented-by-coca-cola-in-new-orleans-from-july-3rd-through-july-7th-press-releas\/"},"modified":"2025-01-28T20:01:11","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T20:01:11","slug":"bprw-soko-mrkt-powered-by-essence-proudly-returns-to-the-essence-festival-of-culture-presented-by-coca-cola-in-new-orleans-from-july-3rd-through-july-7th-press-releas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blacktwitter.com\/bprw-soko-mrkt-powered-by-essence-proudly-returns-to-the-essence-festival-of-culture-presented-by-coca-cola-in-new-orleans-from-july-3rd-through-july-7th-press-releas\/","title":{"rendered":"(BPRW) SOKO MRKT\u2122 powered by ESSENCE\u00ae Proudly Returns to the ESSENCE Festival of Culture\u2122 presented by Coca-Cola\u00ae in New Orleans from July 3rd through July 7th | Press releases"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<p>(BPRW) SOKO MRKT\u2122 powered by ESSENCE\u00ae Proudly Returns to the ESSENCE Festival of Culture\u2122 presented by Coca-Cola\u00ae in New Orleans from July 3rd through July 7th<\/p>\n<p>(Black PR Wire)\u00a0NEW ORLEANS–(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.businesswire.com\">BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)– Today,\u00a0SOKO MRKT\u2122 powered by ESSENCE\u00ae\u2014an innovative community commerce model known for creating transformative opportunities for entrepreneurial business owners across a national platform\u2014announces its return to the heart of New Orleans this July during the\u00a02025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture\u2122 presented by Coca-Cola\u00ae, taking place from July 3rd to 5th. The profound impact of the festival is evident, with\u00a0over $346 million generated for the city of New Orleans, the state of Louisiana, and beyond.\u00a0This figure underscores the commitment of SOKO MRKT\u2122 powered by ESSENCE\u00ae and the broader ESSENCE Festival of Culture\u2122 presented by Coca-Cola\u00ae to drive meaningful economic growth, as highlighted in\u00a0reports produced in collaboration with Louisiana Economic Development and Dillard University.<\/p>\n<p>The event has previously featured businesses that reflect the incredible tapestry of the ESSENCE community from curated art and custom candles, to bespoke clothing each telling a unique story filled with creativity and craftsmanship. This year,\u00a0SOKO MRKT\u2122 powered by ESSENCE\u00ae\u00a0will continue to serve as a marketplace of possibility and a community rich with revenue-generating resources. There will be opportunities for businesses to participate as vendors at\u00a0SOKO MRKT\u2122 powered by ESSENCE\u00ae, the ESSENCE Food & Wine Festival\u2122,\u00a0and\u00a0BEAUTYCON\u2122: @ESSENCEFEST Edition.<\/p>\n<p>ESSENCE SOKO MRKT\u2122 powered by ESSENCE\u00ae reflects an unwavering commitment to creating new pathways for support, embracing our community, and \u201cloving us.\u201d\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Furl.us.m.mimecastprotect.com%2Fs%2FAQpjCYEBXPhDVvMWC0fqIxOdOa%3Fdomain%3Dessence.com&esheet=54193828&newsitemid=20250128310814&lan=en-US&anchor=Applications&index=1&md5=b281b31301572a8c4d02ec37d23707e5\">Applications<\/a>\u00a0for participation as vendors and beneficiaries of resources from SOKO MRKT\u2122 powered by ESSENCE\u00ae will remain open until Sunday, February 2nd, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Stay tuned for all official updates and to reserve your spot as a potential vendor during this year\u2019s festival at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.essence.com%2Fsokomrkt%2F&esheet=54193828&newsitemid=20250128310814&lan=en-US&anchor=ESSENCE.com%2FSOKOMRKT&index=2&md5=cb8445b87384557841dfa9755bb0cf62\">ESSENCE.com\/SOKOMRKT<\/a>.\u00a0Weekend packages for the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture\u2122 presented by Coca-Cola\u00ae evening concert series are\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2F2025-essence-festival-of-culture-3-new-orleans-louisiana-07-04-2025%2Fevent%2F1B006234C3834FB0&esheet=54193828&newsitemid=20250128310814&lan=en-US&anchor=available&index=3&md5=338f95ba2762f08366f5501600b927b7\">available<\/a>\u00a0now.\u00a0Consider this your official invitation to meet us in New Orleans! Join the conversation on social at @ESSENCEFest on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Fessencefest&esheet=54193828&newsitemid=20250128310814&lan=en-US&anchor=X&index=4&md5=4225e13820501acff06a522e44d800b9\">X<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fessencefest&esheet=54193828&newsitemid=20250128310814&lan=en-US&anchor=Facebook&index=5&md5=bc5ddc08050a3a7eb7a83bec67ec4ec6\">Facebook<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fessencefest%2F&esheet=54193828&newsitemid=20250128310814&lan=en-US&anchor=Instagram&index=6&md5=0dc0e22abda78e54ee4fb2550883182f\">Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>ABOUT SUNDIAL MEDIA GROUP<\/p>\n<p>Sundial Media Group, LLC (SMG), a division of the Sundial Group of Companies, is a vertically integrated media, entertainment and experiential company focused on empowering the voices and communities leading culture in the new general market. Brands in this ecosystem include Essence Ventures (ESSENCE including Girls United; AFROPUNK; BeautyCon including Naturally Curly; Essence Studios; ESSENCE Festival of Culture; and SOKO MRKT), Global Black Economic Forum (GBEF), including Academy For Advancing Excellence, and New Voices Foundation.<\/p>\n<p>ABOUT ESSENCE COMMUNICATIONS, MEDIA GROUP INC.<\/p>\n<p>Essence Communications is the number one\u2014and only 100% Black-owned\u2014media, technology and commerce company at scale dedicated to Black women and communities. With a community of more than 31 million Black women, ESSENCE inspires a global audience through diverse storytelling and immersive original content rooted in Culture, Equity and Celebration. The brand’s multi-platform presence in\/ publishing, experiential and online encompasses its namesake magazine; digital, video and social platforms; television specials; books; and signature live events, including Black Women in Music, Black Women in Hollywood, ESSENCE Black Women in Sports, Fashion House, Street Style and the ESSENCE Festival of Culture.<\/p>\n<p>Source: Sundial Media Group, LLC<\/p>\n<p>The content and opinions expressed within this press release are those of the author(s) and\/or represented companies, and are not necessarily shared by Black PR Wire. The author(s) and\/or represented companies are solely responsible for the facts and the accuracy of the content of this Press release. 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