Instagram Tests New Option to View Expanded Profile Image Display

The option could make it easier to figure out if the IG profile you're looking at is the person you were searching for.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 1, 2022

Instagram Adds New AMBER Alerts to Help Raise Awareness of Missing Kids

The new alerts will be targeted by geographic region, alerting users to cases of missing children.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 1, 2022

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Top 5 stories from Social Media Today

A look at the recent top stories in social media and what they mean for marketers.

By Social Media Today staff

Meta Announces New Activations for Pride Month, Including Stickers, AR and VR Projects

There's a range of ways that you can show support and engage in various Pride-themed events.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 1, 2022

Meta Tests New Avatar Reactions in Instagram Stories

The next stage of digital connection will be conducted via avatar depictions, which Meta's looking to accelerate.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 30, 2022

Meta Updates Privacy Policy with New, More Illustrative Examples and Language

The updated policy documents provide more context as to how each clause relates to your usage. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 26, 2022

Instagram's Working on a Video Reaction Option for Reels

Instagram continues to take inspiration from TikTok as Reels usage continues to grow.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 24, 2022

Instagram Outlines Update Visual Elements to Better Connect with its Purpose

Instagram's visual elements will look a little different - which will also help to improve accessibility.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 23, 2022

Instagram's Testing a New Stories UI Which Could Have Big Implications for Your Content Strategy

The test limits the amount of Stories frames that a user can see without manually tapping for more.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 18, 2022

Meta Shares Latest Numbers on Rules Enforcement, Including Abuse and Terror-Related Content and Fake Profiles

Meta's provided a new overview of its efforts to detect spam, abuse, harmful content and fake profiles in its apps.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 17, 2022

Instagram Will Host a Physical Pop-Up Store in NYC This Week

Instagram will showcase a range of creators and products at its first NYC pop-up store.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 16, 2022

Instagram Tests New 'Following' Tab Format with Users in India

Instagram continues to play catch-up with Instagram, as TikTok does the same in reverse.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 13, 2022

15 Behind the Scenes Content Ideas to Share on Instagram [Infographic]

Stuck for content ideas? Some quick prompts to get you thinking about your next Instagram post.

By Mark Walker-Ford • May 9, 2022

Instagram Launches Initial Test of NFT Display Options, Which Are Also Coming to Facebook Soon

NFTs are coming to Meta's apps, with Instagram launching an initial test of its new NFT display options.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 9, 2022

Maximizing creator content on social media: Tips from CEOs and influencer marketing thought leaders

Shifts in the digital landscape made one thing clear: Consumers now want to follow people—not companies. 

May 9, 2022

Instagram Tests New, Full-Screen, Scrollable Display of Posts and Reels

It's beginning to look a lot like TikTok...

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 3, 2022

Instagram Expands Live Testing of 90 Second Reels

Longer Reels is the next stage in Instagram's broader video shift.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 28, 2022

Facebook User Growth Back on Track, Revenue Declines in Q1

Meta continues to add users, though impacts from Apple's ATT update, and the war in Ukraine, have impacted revenue performance.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 27, 2022

Instagram Launches Live Test of Pinned Posts on User Profiles

The option would enable more creative control of your Instagram profile.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 22, 2022

Instagram Tests Out 'Templates' for Reels, New Ways to Reels Promos In-Stream

Templates would provide another way to create Reels clips.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 22, 2022

Instagram's Working on a New Option That Would Simplify Reels Monetization for Creators

Instagram's developing new ways to help creators monetize their short form video clips.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 21, 2022

Instagram Is Updating its Ranking Algorithm to Put More Focus on Original Content

The change could have various impacts - here's a look at how Instagram's looking to roll out the update.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 20, 2022

Instagram Tests Removing the 'Recent' Tab from Hashtag Searches

The change is designed to make hashtag seaerches more relevant, and discourage trend jackers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 19, 2022

Instagram Product Tags Are Now Available to All Users in the US

Expanding access to product tags could see a lot more people browsing and buying via their IG feed.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 19, 2022

Meta Launches Fundraisers in Reels, Another Way to Raise Money for Causes in the App

Instagram continues to add to its fundraising tools and options.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 19, 2022

New Report Highlights That Instagram Hashtags Don't Significantly Increase Post Engagement

Adding hashtags to Instagram posts doesn't influence post distribution, according to this new study.

By Adina Jipa • April 18, 2022