Meet Preston's Instagram stars: City's social 'influencers' give their top tips for success
By The Newsroom
Published 21st Dec 2018, 14:07 GMT
Updated 21st Dec 2018, 15:08 GMT
We meet the top Preston-based '˜influencers' who are storming Instagram.
The posters, who upload photos about travel, lifestyle, fitness and fashion to Instagram, have more than 163,000 ‘followers’ between them, and are riding the crest of a wave for social media that is shaking up marketing and advertising.
Ever fancied being an Instagram celeb?
Preston law student Rosie Pickering, 21, created her Instagram account 18 months ago. She has amassed a following of 109,000 people by showcasing clothing, makeup and home interior shots.
Rosie has just left a part-time job in order to concentrate more on her Instagram account, which she makes money from through sponsorship deals with companies.
Promoting your account on other platforms or blogs is a great way to get exposure | Don't be disheartened if a post doesn't do as well as others | Gain followers by actively commenting and liking bigger bloggers or celebrities.
