Instagram Influencer Spotlight On: Tyler Freier @best_halo_clips

1) Tell us a little about yourself. What are you doing now and where do you come from?

My name is Tyler, and I am currently 16 years of age. I am a Junior in high school and play a variety of sports. I was born and raised in Ontario, Canada and live with my parents and younger sister. I am currently on summer break and have just been relaxing besides a few weekly things I do.

2) What are your topics of interest? What do you post on Instagram the most?

My main topic of interest is Halo. I have dedicated my Instagram page to community Halo clips where I feature some of the best kills that people send in. It is something I love doing because I get to give people the chance to shine in the spotlight because of their hard work and ability.

3) How did your Instagram name come about?

Basically, I started a YouTube channel a little while before creating my Instagram page and that was the name of my channel. However, I have had a lot more fun on Instagram because it is easier for me to interact with all of my viewers as well as grow my fan base.

4) What are some apps you use to edit your photos? Share with us your photo-editing routine!

The main app I use to edit my photos is InShot. The process in which I get a clip ready to upload is; firstly, I download the clip on my computer using the Xbox DVR website. From their I upload the video to One Drive. Then I download it from the One Drive app onto my phone. From there, I put it into InShot, where I scale it to size, and add text and filters. Then I simply upload it to Instagram between 4pm – 6pm (EST) and credit the original creator:)

5) Any Instagrammers whom you really like? Which Instagrammer inspires you the most?

The Instagrammer I like the most is @haloforever1996. I like him the most because he has taken the game Halo, like me, and managed to gather a huge following of people who enjoys Halo the same way he does. He has also inspired me the most because even though he has over 18 thousand followers, he still manages to reply to his comment, DM and is overall a few nice guy.

6) If there’s one thing your fellow Instagrammers just gotta try now, what’s it gonna be?

The one thing my fellow instagrammers have to try is getting the community really involved. What I love most about what I do is the type of people my Instagram page brings. My page brings in some of the nicest people I have ever met, and the awesome compliments I get from people who I have previously featured is truly amazing. It is something unique that not all Instagram pages have and is one of the things that I love very much about what I do.

7) What’s your favorite part about being an influencer?

Being apart of brands and businesses has always been a very cool concept for me. When I was younger, the thought of working along side even very small business was so cool that I wanted to one day have a business of my own. Being an influencer allows me to live in that dream and is why being an influencer is so awesome!

8) What are some of your top tips to brands for running campaigns? How do you maintain authenticity?

Basically, the goal for any Instagrammer is to integrate products into their own work. In order to keep your viewers engaged and not annoyed my branding, you have to make advertising apart of your content so that it doesn’t sound repetitive. That way none of your viewers will really be bothered by advertising.

9) What would your advice be on the importance of quality and original content?

Quality and original content is everything. Providing viewers with high quality and official looking content keeps them engaged, entertained and a lot more likely to stick with your page. Furthermore, having original content is just as important because if you upload something that a million other people are doing, no one will want to follow you. By providing something unique, you become the main source of that type of content and therefore can grow a larger following.

10) What do you like best about partnering with brands?

The best part about partnering with brands is the win-win situation it brings. It is a win for the company because they get brand exposure which can therefore increase sales. Also, it is a win for the influencer because they get to help out a growing company as well as make some profit for themselves. In conclusion, both sides are happy and that is all that truly matters:)