Young fans of singer Pitbull show off their posters and shades handed out at the performer’s Kodiak apperance Monday. Brianna Gibbs/KMXT photo Brianna Gibbs/KMXT A month after an online campaign started an effort to send Miami singer Pitbull to Kodiak, Mr. Worldwide finally touched down on the island Monday morning. KMXT’s Brianna Gibbs has more.
Read More »Pitbull Appearance Midday Monday at Nemetz Gazebo
Jay Barrett/KMXT Details and specifics about the Monday visit to Kodiak by singer Pitbull are emerging. According to a promoter, his main public appearance will be at the Coast Guard’s Lake Louise housing area at the Nemetz Gazebo from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday Era Aviation announced they will be participating by setting up large tents at the event …
Read More »Pitbull’s Kodiak Appearance Likely Before End of Month
Jay Barrett/KMXT Walmart has made it official – Kodiak has won a visit from Miami singer Pitbull, and he may be coming here in less than two weeks. Sarah Spencer, the director of corporate communications for Walmart in Bentonville, Arkansas, phoned KMXT with the news this morning: "Kodiak, Alaska is the winner of the Walmart and Sheets Facebook contest, which …
Read More »Is ‘Mr. Worldwide’ Bringing His Latin Club Sound to Kodiak?
Jay Barrett/KMXT We should find out soon if Miami singer Pitbull will have to trade in his flip-flops for Xtra-Tufs for a trip to Kodiak, courtesy of an online contest sponsored by Walmart and "Energy Sheets," a tongue-dissolvable caffeine strip. The company had promised to send the "Back in Time" singer to whichever Walmart received the most "Likes" on Facebook. …
Read More »Internet Campaign to ‘Exile’ Rapper Pitbull to Kodiak
Jay Barrett/KMXT What started out as a cross promotion between one of the world’s largest retailers and a Miami rapper was seized upon by internet pranksters, and it may result in Kodiak getting a little concert out of the deal. Through the middle of July, Walmart has a promotion on its Facebook page where the store with the most "Likes" …
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