Umoh US

What an incredible two days at the KOCCA New York (Korea Creative Content Agency) Pavilion and the Korea Cultural Center in New York! Firstly, it was an honor to be invited as part of KOCCA’s B2B Meeting Program, where I had the opportunity to meet with three amazing Korean companies(Devsisters, BigHouse Entertainment, and AB Entertainment) to learn more about their offerings and discuss potential creative collaborations. Not everyday one gets a chance to learn about a new culture. We had interpreters during the conversations but for majority of the conversation I understood what the creators meant and I felt understood as well. The conversations were deeply productive, and I hope we will get opportunities to collaborate soon. Later in the week, KOCCA NY hosted a remarkable panel and networking event at the Korean Cultural Center in the heart of NYC. The center itself is an inspiring space that celebrates Korea’s artistic and cultural spirit. The first thing I did when I got down from my Uber was to look up and admire the beautiful artistic wall inside through the glass walls of the building. They soon ushered us to the theater inside and the event started. The discussions explored how different cultures are shaping the global entertainment industry, the responsible integration of AI in creative work, and how platforms like Webtoon are transforming storytelling itself. Hearing Michael Uslan speak about Batman’s significance in his life was truly inspiring, as was Konshik Yu’s reflection on how Korean television is bringing their culture to global audiences. David Miles Uslan shared valuable thoughts on responsible use and impact of AI and multiculturalism in entertainment, while Ryan Lee’s insights on Webtoons’ influence on global creative testing were eye-opening. I had the chance to connect with Michael and David afterward during the networking event. It was an honor. Thanks again David for liking our Hanuman figure.  It was equally great catching up with Jeff Gomez, who was kind enough to share his thoughts on our work and the evolving space of transmedia storytelling. A big thank you to KOCCA, the Korean Cultural Center, and especially Chase Changhee Seon and the Umoh US team for inviting me to such a seamless, inspiring event. The warmth and hospitality of everyone reminded me so much of home. 😊 Happy anniversary KOCCA NY and thanks again for the gifts, I will always cherish them! Truly grateful to be part of conversations shaping the future of storytelling and cultural exchange. 🙏🏼 #KOCCA #KoreanCulturalCenter #CreativeContent #Storytelling #TheHierophantEntertainment #GlobalIP #Comics #Collectibles #Transmedia

✈️ I missed my 6AM flight to San Diego for Ahrefs Evolve 2025 because I slept through my alarm. And yes, I had to pay almost $1,000 for a new domestic ticket. But honestly, it was worth every penny. 🔎 Ahrefs Evolve 2025 wasn’t just another marketing conference. It reminded me that we are now living in the age of Search Everywhere Optimization. AI has completely changed the way people discover, consume, and trust information. Traditional SEO is still important, but brands that don’t move with these changes will eventually fall behind. Every session was full of valuable insights, and the schedule was perfectly organized. Each talk was short enough to keep my attention, but rich enough to leave me inspired. Even the meals and snacks were amazing! Especially the after party, that was a next level!!! ↗️ If I could make one suggestion for next year, it would be to include a networking app. It is hard to meet everyone in person, and an app would make connecting much easier. 🤝 When I organized Search SEOul earlier this year, we used an app named Umoh US that let attendees see each other’s profiles, chat directly, and even get lucky draw numbers. Some versions also include matchmaking features, which help people find others with similar interests. I think adding something like that would make the event even better next time. 🤩 🔥🔥🔥A big shout out to Shermin Lim and Elysa Victoria Han for organizing such a great event, and to all the amazing people from Ahrefs, Tim Soulo Ryan Law Patrick Stox Si Quan O. Andrei Țiț and more! Also everyone who shared their insights including Brandon Lincoln Hendricks Sophie Brannon and more! I also met some incredible new fellow SEOs at the conference, and I’m so grateful for those meaningful connections.❤️ Alban Brooke Katarina Irizarry-Calderon Brandon Markle James Mulvey Stefan Rowe Lenny Kharitonov, MBA, CHR Said Maminov, MBA Yonas Yemane Mary-Jane Owen Bogdan Suchyk Constance C. Selman Naqvi Kieran McCreight Franco Colomba Parth Suba 🔥🔥🔥 It was also wonderful to see Seulki Kang YEJI KIM again after meeting them back in Korea. I’m already looking forward to Ahrefs Evolve 2026! And this time, I’ll make sure to set multiple alarms! 😆 See you guys next year!! #ahrefs #ahrefsevolve #ahrefsevolve2025 #SEO #AEO #GEO