Instagram Influencer Spotlight On: Akeem Smith @akeem1433banks

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

I am an aspiring architect, I am currently a student. I manage various musical acts and artist. I’m an entrepreneur networking specialist brand ambassador. I’m from Baltimore Maryland the “DMV” area.

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

My lifestyle, art, culture, music, fashion, travel, outdoors, things like that

3) How did your Instagram name come about?

? well my first names Akeem, 1433 is the numerical version of the acronym which is ADCC which is a nonprofit organization that I’m trying to put together that stands for actively developing community consciousness. And Banks is my nickname LOL pretty simple Ha

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

I normally don’t edit any of my photos but recently I started using Photoshop (Photoshop one photo on my Instagram) so my routine is just be real and or natural.

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

off the top of my head I will have to go with @mykemetzger & @swaggylarry Myke allowed me to see what Instagram really was and what it could be used for. He has great content, he’s a great leader and teacher, he made me want to be a influencer online. Better yet he influenced me to influence. And @swaggylarry is just a cool dude with mad followers

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

Professional networking events

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

The exposure you get from just informing people about what’s going on.

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

Reach out to those of us who’s following will show face.

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

Be yourself. When you’re like the masses you won’t be noticed and then you’ll no longer have influence.

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

That a brand trust me to be the billboard for their products.

Topics:

• Architecture
• Art
• Film, Music & Books
• Food & Drink
• Health & Fitness
• Humor
• Nature & Outdoors
• Photography
• Technology
• Travel

Country:

United States of America