made by akb • media & press

seen, heard & shared across calgary.

from local news and radio features to community events and city-wide social buzz — made by akb has grown through the love of calgary’s media, customers and creative community.

press moments, bakery milestones.

does “made by akb” sound familiar? you may have seen us, met us or heard of us through local calgary outlets including ctv news, cbc news, virgin radio, curiocity calgary, daily hive calgary, date night yyc, rdfcause and leedr magazine.

ctv news • 2023

yyc hot chocolate festival

made by akb proudly participated in calgary’s annual hot chocolate festival, where a portion of proceeds was donated to calgary meals on wheels.

locals quickly fell in love with the belgian berry bliss hot chocolate, making it one of the standout seasonal favourites. in the years that followed, akb continued introducing creative festival features including a rich kinder-inspired hot chocolate and the viral dubai chocolate hot cocoa — both of which became incredibly popular amongst the community.

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cbc news

calgary eyeopener

in may of 2023, made by akb was proudly featured on cbc’s calgary eyeopener alongside loren mcginnis and angela knight — marking a major milestone for the growing bakeshop.

the feature highlighted akb’s unique approach to desserts, community-driven atmosphere, and the story behind the brand’s rapid growth within calgary’s food scene. for ashima, it was a surreal full-circle moment to see a dream that once started online being recognized on such a well-known local platform.

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virgin radio 98.5

barbie cake jars on air

in july of 2023, made by akb’s viral barbie cake jars were featured on-air by danaye maier during the height of the barbie movie craze.

to celebrate the launch, akb hosted a special movie ticket giveaway alongside complimentary mini barbie cake jars, creating an unforgettable pink-themed moment for the community. the limited-edition jars quickly became one of the shop’s most talked-about seasonal features, blending pop culture, creativity, and dessert in true akb fashion.

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curiocity • daily hive • date night yyc

social buzz in yyc

during the fall season of 2020, made by akb’s pumpkin spice cake jars and handcrafted hot cocoa bombs began gaining major attention across calgary’s social media platforms.

the seasonal creations quickly became customer favourites, with locals sharing photos, reviews, and videos online throughout the holiday season. at a time when comfort food and cozy moments meant more than ever, these products helped introduce akb to a wider community and marked one of the brand’s earliest viral moments online.

the akb press timeline

2020

akb’s pumpkin spice cake jars and hot cocoa bombs gained major attention across Calgary social media pages.

2021

featured in leedr magazine’s "ethical entrepreneur issue spotlighting 100 calgary entrepreneurs."

2022

akb provides a complimentary dessert bar for rdfcause in support of women facing domestic violence.

2023

featured through ctv news, cbc news and virgin radio, including yyc hot chocolate festival and barbie cake jars.

2024

featured in a political spotlight highlighting the "women’s entrepreneurship strategy and export development Canada loans" alongside Canadian leaders.

2025

featured as a speaker on a panel for the Canadian immigrant women’s association’s “empower & inspire” event.

2026

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community feature

rdfcause charity car meet

in June 2022, made by akb proudly provided a complimentary dessert bar for the ride & drive for a cause event, supporting women affected by domestic violence and bringing the community together for a meaningful cause. we were also incredibly honoured to be embraced so heavily by Calgary’s car community — a space that later became part of the inspiration behind Ashima’s now well-known pink Benz, a signature piece of the akb brand today.

press & collaborations

let’s create something sweet.

for media inquiries, community features, collaborations, influencer partnerships, or brand opportunities — including local foodies and creators across Canada — connect with the akb team.

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