Steve Carpenter

Lead Social positions businesses as industry leaders through use of effective Social Media.

[Steve Carpenter @LeadSocial_NZ]

Micro-influencers is something we have been promoting at LeadSocial for a number of years now and believe this is where the real value lies for businesses.

Micro influencers provide an... https://t.co/4y8XccG3Sp

[Steve Carpenter @LeadSocial_NZ]

An interesting test by Instagram to look at broadening the reach of your Instagram posts by introducing a 'Recommended for you' section.

We are seeing an... https://t.co/FNQYa8RFLA

[Steve Carpenter @LeadSocial_NZ]

Check out one of our recent projects with our friends at Hamilton Airport NZ, a comparison video between flying Ex-Hamilton and Ex-Auckland to Wellington.

It made for a great day and a couple of early... https://t.co/DmusQOeIq5

[Steve Carpenter @LeadSocial_NZ]

We celebrated World Emoji Day here at the LeadSocial office yesterday by putting together this video. 😊

Even Chet got in on the action!

🎉🐶📅 https://t.co/rOvoS2SiAu

[Steve Carpenter @LeadSocial_NZ]

Happy Emoji Day!

Did you know that July 17 is famously displayed on
📅Calendar Emoji (on phone), which is why it has been chosen to be the date for World Emoji Day?

World Emoji Day is a celebration of... https://t.co/5Aa6bsUp4W

[Steve Carpenter @LeadSocial_NZ]

Happy Emoji Day!

Did you know that July 17 is famously displayed on 📅Calendar Emoji (on phone), which is why it has been chosen to be the date for World Emoji Day?

World Emoji Day is a celebration of... https://t.co/5Aa6bsUp4W

[Steve Carpenter @LeadSocial_NZ]

Have you seen the new questions sticker on Instagram stories?

You can now ask your followers for questions and they can choose to share and reply to publicly inside your stories feed.

So how do I use it?
Start... https://t.co/7Z1Yqq3ssy

[Steve Carpenter @LeadSocial_NZ]

Did you know QR codes on the rise?

After somewhat of a slow uptake in NZ around using QR codes perhaps the likes of LinkedIn, being the latest app to introduce QR... https://t.co/HpsCfhRCrB

[Steve Carpenter @LeadSocial_NZ]

It feels like around every corner is a massive update to the Instagram platform and especially so for businesses!

An awesome new feature that as the article mentions, we feel... https://t.co/8bA7RjB9R5

[Steve Carpenter @LeadSocial_NZ]

Imagine the largest search engine improving by being able to recommend search results or points of interest based on your preferences...

Google is upping the game... https://t.co/myI9DgfzXt

[Steve Carpenter @LeadSocial_NZ]

A few questions we often get asked here at LeadSocial are based around the hashtag; when to use hashtags, how to use hashtags, why should I use hashtags and what are hashtags.

This article below explains everything you need to... https://t.co/mkqilnY5BF

[Steve Carpenter @LeadSocial_NZ]

Facebook Announces 3D-180 Video - Another Step Towards VR Social

Some more great enhancements on the Facebook Video side with 180-degree video abilities with the addition of 3D elements.

Thier is no doubt... https://t.co/H0JGtzYoZh

[Steve Carpenter @LeadSocial_NZ]

There's no doubt that video is on the rise in so many ways, shapes and forms on social media.

This will be an interesting service for Facebook to roll out as I think more people should be creating content... https://t.co/v5soo2L5pG

[Steve Carpenter @LeadSocial_NZ]

Some interesting new developments on Instagram this week with the introduction of IGTV, a separate app that integrates with Instagram to allow content creators... https://t.co/wA5BEzZ2vE

[Steve Carpenter @LeadSocial_NZ]

We have been talking about how Instagram is fast becoming the tool of choice for brands to really make a mark.

If your brand isn't on Instagram mark our words... https://t.co/mYCl1V1mgF

[Steve Carpenter @LeadSocial_NZ]

There's no denying that here at LeadSocial we are big advocates of technology and the development of VR/AI. Both people and businesses can either... https://t.co/I24TtCvojZ

[Steve Carpenter @LeadSocial_NZ]

We have been saying a while now it's just a matter of time before Instagram provides marketers with a way of sending people directly to your site to look... https://t.co/SjwniLkzfc

[Steve Carpenter @LeadSocial_NZ]

We have locked in dates for our next Facebook for Business workshop!

On Wednesday, May 2nd we will be hosting a half-day workshop teaching you (or someone you know ;) ) how to use Facebook (and a little bit of... https://t.co/Loqy0ycKGI

[Steve Carpenter @LeadSocial_NZ]

It is amazing the disconnect at the moment between tertiary education and the skills required to enter the workforce, especially in the digital marketing space.... https://t.co/jhOsQUn6sK

[Steve Carpenter @LeadSocial_NZ]

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