Instagram Shares New Tips on How to Maximize Your Reels Content Approach

Some key tips on how to maximize your Instagram performance in the era of short-form content.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 27, 2022

Instagram's Testing AR Elements Within Stories and its New NFT Display Features

Instagram's testing out a few different AR options, as it looks to merge users into the metaverse experience.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 23, 2022

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

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Instagram Adds New Age Verification Features to Better Detect and Protect Younger Users

The new measures will enhance Instagram's capacity to protect younger users in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 23, 2022

Meta Outlines New Opportunities for Reels Creators via Facebook Stars Donations

New opportunities for Reels creators to make money on Facebook and IG.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 22, 2022

Meta Launches New Creator Monetization Initiatives, Including More Reels Payments and NFTs

The new options will provide more pathways for revenue generation in Meta's apps.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 21, 2022

New Report Highlights TikTok's Rising Value as a Promotional Option for SMBs

More SMBs are driving better results on TikTok, according to new findings.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 16, 2022

Instagram Tests Updated, TikTok-Like Full-Screen Format for its Main Feed

The new, TikTok-like format is another step in the evolution of the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 16, 2022

Meta Adds More Reels Creation Options in Instagram and Facebook

Meta's looking to encourage more Reels use, with new remix options in Instagram and Creator Studio.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 15, 2022

Instagram Adds New Prompts to Reduce Harmful Impacts on Young Users

With reports suggesting that Instagram usage can be harmful for teens, the platform is adding more support tools.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 14, 2022

Meta Abandons Several Projects, Including Smart Watch and Consumer Portal Devices, In Order to Cut Costs

Amid tightening market conditions, Meta is looking to reduce costs, in various ways.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 9, 2022

Instagram Shares New Creative Insights via its 'We Create' Brand Support Initiative

The series provides tips and insights on how to use Instagram to promote your business.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 8, 2022

Meta Launches Pride Month Activations in Messenger and Messenger Kids

Messenger has added a range of Pride-themed stickers and effects.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 7, 2022

Instagram Adds New Option to Pin Posts on Your Profile

Now you can pin up to three posts and/or Reels on your Instagram profile.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 7, 2022

Instagram Expands Sensitive Content Control Options

The new control options will provide more ways to avoid potentially harmful and/or offensive content in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 6, 2022

Meta Announces New Updates for Reels, Including Interactive Stickers, Sound Sync and Longer Clips

Meta's added a range of new tools as it looks to lean into short-form video content.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 2, 2022

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

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