Facebook Officially Launches Test of Option to Share Instagram Reels to Facebook

Facebook is looking to ramp up its push against TikTok with a new test to share Reels clips to Facebook.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 9, 2021

How to Utilize Your Instagram Profile at Every Stage of Your Sales Funnel

Instagram is a powerful marketing tool, especially when you use the platform to its fullest potential. 

By Ann Smarty • March 8, 2021

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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 Says That it's Exploring Options That Would Enable Users to Hide Like Counts if They Choose

Instagram chief Adam Mosseri says that the platform is looking at several options around the display of post likes. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 5, 2021

Facebook Announces New Features for International Women's Day, Including Multi-Participant IG Live Streams

Facebook has announced a range of new features for International Women's Day, including multi-participant IG Live broadcasts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 1, 2021

Instagram, Pinterest and TikTok Add New Support Initiatives for National Eating Disorders Awareness Week

Instagram, Pinterest and TikTok have all announced new tools and resources to assist users as part of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 22, 2021

21 Instagram Facts for 2021 [Infographic]

This infographic outlines a range of key usage stats and trend insights for your Instagram planning. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 14, 2021

Facebook Provides Tips on How to Create Effective Instagram Reels Content

Looking to get into Instagram Reels for your business? Facebook has provided some pointers on creating effective Reels content.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 12, 2021

Instagram Plans to Launch Multi-Participant Live-Streams Later This Month

Instagram will soon enable users to go live with up to three people at a time on a single stream. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 12, 2021

Instagram and Facebook Add New Features to Celebrate Lunar New Year

With Lunar New Year being celebrated this week, both Facebook and Instagram have added some new celebratory features.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 11, 2021

Instagram Announces New Steps to Combat Bullying and Abuse via DMs

After a spate of race-based attacks against footballers in the UK, Instagram is taking a tougher stance against abuse directed at users via DM.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 10, 2021

Instagram Will Now Limit the Reach of Re-posts from TikTok Within its Reels Clone

Instagram has announced that its taking extra measures to disincentivize TikTok re-posts within Reels.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 9, 2021

Shopify Expands its 'Shop Pay' In-Stream Payment Process to Facebook and Instagram Shops

Facebook is adding Shopify Pay as a new payment option within Facebook and Instagram Shops.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 9, 2021

TikTok vs Instagram Reels [Infographic]

Will Instagram Reels become a genuine rival for TikTok? The Influencer Marketing Factory recently conducted a survey comparing the performance of the two options.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 5, 2021

Facebook May Soon Enable Users to Share their Instagram Reels to Facebook Watch

Facebook's testing a new option which would enable Instagram Reels creators to gain more audience by sharing their Reels to Facebook Watch.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 4, 2021

Facebook Provides Tips on How to Improve Your Visuals with Instagram Tools

Facebook has shares some new, simple tips on how to improve your visuals for social media.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 4, 2021

6 Effective Tips to Get More Eyeballs on Your Instagram Stories [Infographic]

Looking to put more emphasis on Instagram Stories in 2021? Check out these tips. 

By Mark Walker-Ford • Feb. 3, 2021

Instagram's Developing a TikTok-Style Vertical Feed for Stories

Instagram is looking at another way to replicate the UI of TikTok, this time within Instagram Stories.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 3, 2021

Instagram Adds 'Recently Deleted' Folder to Safeguard Against Mistaken Post Removal

Instagram's adding a new 'Recently Deleted' folder to all accounts, ensuring that users can restore deleted posts for up to 30 days.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 2, 2021

Social Platforms Launch New Initiatives to Celebrate Black History Month

February is Black History Month, and all the major social platforms have launched new programs to mark the occasion.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 1, 2021

Instagram Tests Removing the Option to Share Feed Posts Within Stories

Instagram is testing a new option that would stop users sharing feed posts to their Stories.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 31, 2021

Instagram Launches New Professional Dashboard, Helping Creators Make a Living

Instagram wants to help people turn their passions into a profit. With the launch of Instagram's Professional Dashboard, brands and individual creators can find tools and resources to grow their business through the centralized hub.

By Emma Wiltshire • Jan. 28, 2021

The Perfect Social Media Posting Schedule for Your Business in 2021 [Infographic]

Explore new benchmark data around the best times, days and frequency to post on social media. 

By Mark Walker-Ford • Jan. 26, 2021

Instagram Launches New 'Professional Dashboard' Platform to Provide Quick Guidance for Creators

Instagram is rolling out a new 'Professional Dashboard' to make it easier for creators to access relevant tools to help maximize their performance.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 25, 2021

Instagram's Testing an Option to Unhide Total Like Counts on Posts

Instagram's testing out a new toggle that would give users the option to hide like counts on their posts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 14, 2021

New Report Underlines the Growth of TikTok, eCommerce, and Other Key Mobile Trends

Mobile analytics provider App Annie has published its latest 'State of Mobile' report which looks at key industry trends and shifts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 13, 2021