Meet the managers
Before we embark on our journey together, let’s get acquainted. Our team prides itself on being friendly and approachable, so feel free to reach out at any time.
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Team
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Keenan Gillespie
Founder
B. Commerce (Marketing)
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Chloe McCreery
Social Media Manager
B. Commerce (Marketing + HR)
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Ben McCreery
Social Media Manager
B. Commerce (Marketing)
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Greg Gillespie
Digital strategist
B. Commerce (Marketing)
Our team will be your team
For six years, the Picked First team has been committed to achieving social media management success. Specialising in boosting brand presence, driving organic growth, and expanding influence, we excel at managing brands across Australia on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
Google Rating
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Picked First
5.0
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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Kurt Mahlburg
01:32 10 Feb 21
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ben McCreery
01:20 25 May 20
Their level of service knowledge and experience is second to none.
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No lock-in contracts, ever!
You can trust that we don’t tie you down with lengthy contracts like many other agencies do. Our services operate on a month-to-month basis, providing you with the flexibility to cancel whenever you need.
Don't just take our word for it...
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"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."
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"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."
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"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."
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"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."
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"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."
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Is your business ready to get social?
We recommend first exploring a package that aligns perfectly with your business. After that, we can jump on a call to better understand your business and take that social media workload off your hands.
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