Kristin Archer is the creator of I Heart Hamilton, where she has blogged about experiences around her hometown since May 1, 2011, growing a social media presence along the way. Encouraging locals to “be a tourist in your own city,” Kristin promotes Hamilton with an emphasis on the local arts & culture scene.
“I Heart Hamilton” radio show airs Fridays 2-3pm EST on 93.3 CFMU.
Kristin is also a local DJ, promoter, and books live music in various venues under the “I Heart Hamilton Presents” banner.
Kristin has served as the social media manager for a range of clients including local businesses, restaurants, non-profits, individuals, and more. As of 2018, Kristin works as an independent social media coordinator and consultant, and has worked with various local art and music initiatives including festivals, events, venues, musicians, and not-for-profits. Contact for inquiries: social@ihearthamilton.ca
FOLLOW:
Twitter: @ihearthamilton / @kristin_archer
TikTok: @ihearthamilton
Facebook: I Heart Hamilton Tour
Instagram: @ihearthamilton_CFMU / @touristmetaphor
YouTube: ihearthamiltontour
Pinterest: ihearthamilton
Spotify: kristin_archer
Tumblr: ihearthamilton
LinkedIn: Kristin Archer
Snapchat: ihearthamilton
(Note: my official IG @ihearthamont account was deactivated by Instagram in Dec. 2021. No luck so far getting it back!)
E-mail: connect@ihearthamilton.ca
Awards
Website/Online Publication of the Year – Hamilton Music Awards (2016)
Media Person of the Year (Kristin Archer) – Hamilton Music Awards (2015)
Big Heart Award (Kristin Archer) – Food4Kids (2015)
Nominations
Best Journalist: Arts & Culture (Kristin Archer) – Hamilton Independent Media Awards (2018)
Arts | Culture | Design: YWCA Hamilton Women of Distinction Awards (2018)
Best Journalist: Arts & Culture (Kristin Archer) – Hamilton Independent Media Awards (2017)
Best Journalist: Arts & Culture (Kristin Archer) – Hamilton Independent Media Awards (2016)
Media Person of the Year (Kristin Archer) – Hamilton Music Awards 2016
Best Journalist: Arts & Culture (Kristin Archer) – Hamilton Independent Media Awards (2015)
Emerging Artist: Writing (Kristin Archer) – City of Hamilton Arts Awards (2015)
Best Journalist: Arts & Culture (Kristin Archer) – Hamilton Independent Media Awards (2014)
Best Independent Media Outlet – Hamilton Independent Media Awards (2014)
Media Person of the Year (Kristin Archer) – Hamilton Music Awards (2013)
Website/Online Publication of the Year – Hamilton Music Awards (2013)
All content, photos, and videos are original to I Heart Hamilton unless otherwise stated. Please do not take anything without permission.
are you looking for contributors? Please let me know how I can help spread the love of Hamilton!
Hi! I am the new sales & marketing manager for the Lincoln Alexander Centre at 160 King St. E Hamilton! I would love to be able to open the LAC to host musicians and artists for Art Crawl! Let’s get the Crawl spreading down the city!!! let me know how we here at LAC can get involved!
thanks! Stephanie
Hi Stephanie!
Could you please send an email to: ihearthamiltontour@gmail.com? I’ll see if I can help get you in touch with contacts regarding Art Crawl (I’m not behind it in any way). Thanks! – Kristin
Hamilton holds a pretty close place to my heart, as I spent 4 years there while studying at McMaster, and I’d love to help contribute to this website. I run a photography blog myself and I’d love to come down to Hamilton again to explore and take some great photos to contribute to the blog!