Instagram Influencer Spotlight On: Marcia Reid @Marcia.reid___

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

Currently working from home. I work for the Toronto Film School and Yorkville University in the finance department. I’m a mother of 3 boys.

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

Fashion. Travel. Music. Entertainment. The arts. Architecture. Food.
If it’s pretty or interesting I’m posting.
I also like to spark the interest of my readers/followers by showing them places to visit, artist to check out, restaurants to try, etc.

3) How did your Instagram name come about?

It’s my actual name.
Sometimes I change my profile name.
It comes about however it comes about. No real method to the madness but always makes sense…to me!

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

Lightroom
Werble
Instories
Inshot

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

The Yusufs
Wendy Ntinezo
Too many inspirations to mention.

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

The creative push
The creative opportunities
Inspiring others
Media events, meeting people trying new things

7) What’s your favorite part about StarNgage? Any exciting campaigns that you have joined through StarNgage before?

No

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

Write in your voice
Interesting picture with post helps with engagement
Repost. share once every week or every other week depending on the campaign
Connect and collaborate with other talents and or influencers

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

Advice is quality over quantity
I don’t have a lot of followers but I have some very influential people who follow me.
Quality photos matter. Instagram is based on images
Original content… is exciting for your followers. Excite and inspire is the name of the game! If it’s not original then present it differently. A different perspective.

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

The opportunities it can bring for other collaborations. Sampling, and sharing new products, experiences.
Partnering can boost interaction.

Topics:

• Architecture
• Art
• Cars & Motorcycles
• Celebrities
• Cooking
• Design
• DIY & Crafts
• Fashion
• Film, Music & Books
• Food & Drink
• Gardening
• Hair & Beauty
• Humor
• Kids & Parenting
• Nature & Outdoors
• Photography
• Technology
• Travel

Country:

Canada