President Trump Banned from Various Social Networks After US Capitol Riots

After a mob of Trump supporters invaded the US Capitol building in protest over the election results the major social platforms moved to cut off US President Donald Trump.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 7, 2021

Instagram Provides New Tips on How to Create Engaging Reels Content

Instagram has shared some new tips on how to create effective Reels content.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 6, 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 Tests New Stories Layout on Desktop

Instagram's testing a new layout of Stories presentation on the desktop version of the platform.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 5, 2021

3 Ways to Use Instagram's New Keyword Search Option to Grow Your Business

Instagram recently updates its search functionality, which opens up new possibilities for your research and marketing efforts.

By Dhariana Lozano • Dec. 22, 2020

Instagram Shares Insight into the Most Popular Holiday Cookies Across the US

Instagram has shared some data-backed insights into the most popular holiday cookies across the US.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 18, 2020

Instagram Adds New Prompts to Help Slow Resurgences of COVID-19

With COVID-19 cases seeing a resurgence in some regions, Instagram has added some new alerts to ensure people remain vigilant.  

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 17, 2020

Instagram Looks to Boost Usage in India with Re-Launch of Instagram Lite

Instagram is re-launching its Lite app in India, after shutting the original version of the app down back in May.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 16, 2020

Instagram Adds New Creative Tools in Reels and Stories

Instagram has added some new additions to your creative options in both Reels and Stories.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 16, 2020

Instagram Reintroduces the 'Recent' Tab in Hashtag Searches in the US

After removing the 'Recent' tab from hashtag searches in the lead-up to the US Election, Instagram has now re-added the option for US users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 10, 2020

Twitter Announces New Integration to Share Tweets in Snapchat Stories, with Instagram Coming Soon

Twitter has announced a new integration with Snapchat which will enable users to post tweets within their Snaps.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 10, 2020

Instagram Adds Shopping Tags to Reels, the Next Step in its eCommerce Push

Instagram has added shopping tags to Reels as it continues to pressure TikTok.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 10, 2020

Instagram Launches New 'Shoppable' Christmas Catalog to Highlight its Evolving eCommerce Tools

Instagram has launched its first ever shoppable catalog, in collaboration with fashion influencers in the UK.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 9, 2020

Facebook's Testing an Instagram Content Calendar in its Creator Studio Tool

Facebook's testing a new feature in its Creator Studio dashboard which would provide an overview of your Instagram post activity.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 9, 2020

Instagram Tests Adding Timers to Stories to Boost Engagement

Instagram's reportedly testing a new listing option for Stories which highlights how long they have left before they disappear. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 8, 2020

Facebook's 2020 Year in Review [Infographic]

Facebook has shared a new listing of key moments from 2020, and how Facebook helped connect us in times of need.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 7, 2020

Instagram Now Allows Up to Three Guests in Live-Streams in India

Instagram is now allowing Indian users to add multiple guests into their Live streams.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 2, 2020

25 Predictions for Social Media Marketing in 2021

After a tumultuous 2020, what's on the social media marketing horizon for the next 12 months? Here are our predictions for the year ahead. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 30, 2020

Instagram Adds 'Giving Tuesday' Features to Highlight How People Can Assist Nonprofits and SMBs

Instagram has added a new Giving Tuesday group story to highlight how people can support nonprofits and SMBs.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 30, 2020

Google and Instagram Provide Insight into Thanksgiving Food Trends

Google and Instagram have shared some insights into food trends around Thanksgiving, based on user activity.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 24, 2020

Instagram Is Testing a new FAQ Option for Direct Interactions with Business Accounts

Instagram is testing a new FAQ option for business accounts to help brands provide quick responses to common customer queries.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 24, 2020

Facebook Launches New Fundraising and Community Assistance Tools as Part of 'Season of Giving'

Facebook has added some new fundraising tools and initiatives as part of its 'Season of Giving' for 2020.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 23, 2020

10 Instagram Trends You Need to Know in 2021 [Infographic]

Looking to improve your Instagram marketing approach in 2021? Check out these trend tips.

By Mark Walker-Ford • Nov. 23, 2020

Instagram Adds New Branded Content Options, Including Branded Content Tags in Reels

Instagram has added some new revenue opportunities for creators, which could help Reels stars, in particular, generate better deals.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 20, 2020

Instagram Launches Updated UI for Standalone Threads App

Instagram has announced a new update for its standalone Threads app

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 19, 2020

The Best Times to Post on Instagram During the Holidays [Infographic]

When's the best time to post on Instagram? The team from Planoly analyzed thousands of posts to come up with this guide.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 18, 2020