Meet the humans behind your socials

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Rated 5 out of 5

Meet our team

Keenan Gillespie

Founder

B. Commerce (Marketing)

Chloe McCreery

Creative Director

B. Commerce (HR / Marketing)

Ben McCreery

Social media manager

B. Commerce (Digital Marketing)

About us...

We’re a small Sydney team with big ideas!

Founded by Keenan in 2017, Picked First was born from a simple idea: businesses shouldn’t need a marketing degree to have great social media. We’re just a friendly bunch of marketing nerds who genuinely love helping Australian businesses grow online.

No corporate fluff. No stuffy boardrooms. Just real people who care about making your social media actually work for you.

No lock-in contracts!

Stay because you want to, not because you have to.

We work month-to-month. No sneaky contracts, no cancellation fees, no hoops to jump through. If we’re not delivering value, you’re free to walk away anytime.

We’re confident enough in what we do that we don’t need to lock you in. Our results speak for themselves.

Brand experience

We’ve worked with brands big and small all over Australia.

We’ve worked with everyone from scrappy startups to household names across Australia. Different industries, different goals – but all walking away with social media they’re proud to share. Want to join them?

Google Rating

5.0

Picked First

5.0

MODCO Developments

03:11 02 Jul 24

We’ve been thrilled with Keenan’s work at Picked First. Each post is not only visually stunning but also is perfectly aligned with our brand voice and messaging. Keenan consistently delivers engaging content that resonates with our audience. We’re incredibly grateful for his dedication and talent.

Shelley Hammond

01:57 29 Aug 23

Keenan and the team at Picked First are experts in all things paid social and digital media. Friendly, smart, available, Keenan always has the clients’ needs at heart, and the clients’ results in mind. The team is a great support to my business, One Roof Agency, and I. Highly recommend!

Jeevan KC

08:17 17 Aug 23

Keenan and his team are doing a great job with our social media management. Very creative with contents. Moreover, he is available when you need him and knows what he is doing. Thank you guys.

Patrick Billingham

23:31 01 Feb 23

Keenan at Picked First was very easy deal with. He is always thinking outside the box and took our social media business pages to the next level, Highly recommend

Mat Kajda

00:11 31 Jan 23

Keenan and his team were able to unpack and understand our business and core objectives swiftly, turning strategy into delivery and engagement.

Deanne Crowther

01:34 13 Aug 21

I wold love to thank Keenan of Picked First for all his help in managing our social media for our company. He has been very informative and professional and listens to exactly what we need. I would highly recommend Picked First

Kurt Mahlburg

01:32 10 Feb 21

Darren Geros

10:02 03 Dec 20

These guys are the best a getting you to the top of Google search. Having worked on Google search results for several years they understand how Google works and how to make your site rank.They have worked for me across multiple brands and web sites over the last 5 years and it has paid off. They don’t take short cuts so sometimes you won’t see results immediately but when you start to rank, you stay there .If your want to drive traffic and business through your web site I would highly recommend Picked First .Darren GerosFounder and DirectorWorld Sport Action and Simplyai

Surfcomp Official

00:42 11 Nov 20

I’ve been working with Greg and Keenan since March 2018 who have been fantastic at managing our SEO campaigns. Having had an undesirable experience with another agency, Picked First has really proved themselves through great results and a professional approach. We have achieved numerous #1 rankings for our main target keywords, beating our main competitors out of the water. Work with these guys.

Steve Simpson

02:07 10 Nov 20

I’ve been working with both Keenan and Greg from Picked First for about the last18 months as they redeveloped my very tired web site.Both Greg and Keenan have been very professional and creative with the set up, design and layout of my new website.The results achieved from my new website are as a result of Greg and Keenans hardwork and expertise.I am so impressed with results I thought were out of reach with my tired old web site.Thanks to both Greg and Keenan,Steve Simpson,Director Gee Sheepskin Products.

Catherine Giannitto

00:34 02 Nov 20

I have been working with Greg and Keenan for nearly 3yrs and they have redesigned my website and SEO to a very high standard. They have also helped with my social media platform taking our rankings to 1st. They are very professional and work with you to give you the best outcome.

Nick Murrell

20:14 26 Oct 20

The team at Picked First created a professional, functional and creative website for my coffee business, which was exactly what I had in mind. They were efficient and responsive with my requests and preferences, and everything was delivered in the time frame they gave.It was a pleasure working with the excellent team they have, and I would highly recommend to anyone looking to build a website!

vanessa benicky

06:42 26 Oct 20

Picked First we’re so incredibly professional in the approach to my website. Their knowledge and expertise were fabulous. Great service with a smile. They made what I thought would be hard, feel so easy… thanks Picked First.

Lorna Angell

04:03 26 Oct 20

Keenan at Social Lead is very professional and lovely to deal with. He genuinely does his best to ensure that his clients’ needs are met. He is responsive and communicates well. If you want your business to have a digital presence, I highly recommend you contact Keenan.

Rad Benicky

01:47 26 Oct 20

I would highly recommend Keenan Gillespie and ‘Picked First’, his expertise and knowledge about digital marketing is comprehensive and his upfront honest approach is refreshing in this industry.

Ben McCreery

01:20 25 May 20

Their level of service knowledge and experience is second to none.

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Testimonials

Our clients say it better than we ever could.

Before you decide if we’re the right fit, hear from the businesses we’ve helped grow. These are real Google reviews from real clients – no sugar-coating, just honest feedback about what it’s like working with Picked First.

Google Rating

5.0

Picked First

5.0

MODCO Developments

03:11 02 Jul 24

Shelley Hammond

01:57 29 Aug 23

Jeevan KC

08:17 17 Aug 23

Keenan and his team are doing a great job with our social media management. Very creative with contents. Moreover, he is available when you need him and knows what he is doing. Thank you guys.

Patrick Billingham

23:31 01 Feb 23

Keenan at Picked First was very easy deal with. He is always thinking outside the box and took our social media business pages to the next level, Highly recommend

Mat Kajda

00:11 31 Jan 23

Keenan and his team were able to unpack and understand our business and core objectives swiftly, turning strategy into delivery and engagement.

Deanne Crowther

01:34 13 Aug 21

Kurt Mahlburg

01:32 10 Feb 21

Darren Geros

10:02 03 Dec 20

Surfcomp Official

00:42 11 Nov 20

Steve Simpson

02:07 10 Nov 20

Catherine Giannitto

00:34 02 Nov 20

Nick Murrell

20:14 26 Oct 20

vanessa benicky

06:42 26 Oct 20

Lorna Angell

04:03 26 Oct 20

Rad Benicky

01:47 26 Oct 20

I would highly recommend Keenan Gillespie and ‘Picked First’, his expertise and knowledge about digital marketing is comprehensive and his upfront honest approach is refreshing in this industry.

Ben McCreery

01:20 25 May 20

Their level of service knowledge and experience is second to none.

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What our clients say...

Rated 5 out of 5

"I entered the world of social media feeling like a complete outsider. I understood its importance, but did not know where to start and lacked the time to maintain a consistent presence. I can only speak highly of Picked First."

"Keenan is the social media manager we've been longing to work with. Our Instagram has not only grown from zero to 8,000+ active followers, but our studio sign-ups have also increased by a remarkable 300% year on year, all thanks to our expanding social presence."

"Achieving real success often means delegating tasks that aren't your speciality, freeing you up to focus on your strengths. Picked First has proven to be the social media management agency we've been searching for to handle our social media profiles."

"It's reassuring to have my online presence managed by experts. If you're seeking social advertising that directly translates into tangible business profits, collaborate with Picked First."

"Keenan and his team handle all of our social media accounts, allowing me to focus on running my business. Their expertise in managing our social media presence is truly exceptional."

Meet the humans behind your socials

Meet our team

Keenan Gillespie

Founder

Chloe McCreery

Creative Director

Ben McCreery

Social media manager

About us...

No lock-in contracts!

Brand experience

Testimonials

What our clients say...

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