About me
Emre Kara is a Philadelphia-based lifestyle content creator and digital marketer, recognized as the 2024 Emerging Influencer of the Year by Philadelphia Magazine. Originally from Turkiye, he moved to the United States in late 2022, and Philadelphia quickly became his first true home.
With a background in computer engineering, Emre previously worked in the telecommunications industry in Turkiye. He studied International Business at HTW Berlin in 2012-2013 as part of an international exchange program and gained early creative experience in photography, media writing, and television hosting. He is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Digital Marketing at Temple University's Fox School of Business, expected to graduate in 2027.
Through his Instagram platform @emrekara_e, Emre shares content focused on experiences, food, travel, and cultural events across Philadelphia, the East Coast, and beyond. His collaborations include tourism organizations such as Visit Philly, Visit Pittsburgh, Visit Atlantic City, Visit PA, Visit Wilmington, Go Laurel Highlands, and Only in SF - San Francisco Tourism, as well as cultural institutions like Ensemble Arts Philly and the Barnes Foundation, events such as Diner en Blanc Philadelphia, and brands including Xfinity, Toyota USA, and Wawa.
Outside of content creation, Emre enjoys traveling (having traveled to nearly 40 countries), attending Philadelphia sports games, hiking in Pennsylvania, and watching Broadway shows.
