Instagram Reverses Reach Penalty for Feed Posts Re-Shared to Stories Amid Accusations of Censorship

Instagram has reversed an algorithmic reach reduction for re-shared feed posts within Stories.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 1, 2021

Instagram Expands Its Test of Reels Ads to More Regions

Instagram is expanding Reels ads to Canada, France, the UK and the US.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 28, 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 Adds New 'Drops' Product Showcase To Help Boost eCommerce Activity

Instagram has added a new product showcase feature called 'Drops' to highlight new releases.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 26, 2021

Instagram Rolls Out New Option to Hide Like Counts on Posts, Which is Also Coming to Facebook

Instagram will now give users to option to hide like counts, or not, on their posts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 26, 2021

The Most Followed Celebrities on Instagram in Comparison to National Populations [Infographic]

Did you know that Cristiano Ronaldo's Instagram following is now bigger than 4x the population of the UK? More celebrity following insights here.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 25, 2021

4 Simple Tips To Help Improve your Instagram Presence [Infographic]

Looking for some quick tips to help improve your Instagram presence? Check out this infographic.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 24, 2021

Instagram Tests New 'Audio' Tab in Explore To Improve Music Discovery

Instagram is testing a new 'Audio' tab in Explore, which enables users to search for songs that they can add to their posts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 24, 2021

Instagram Adds New Engagement Insights for Reels and Instagram Live Broadcasts

Instagram is adding a new range of data insights for both Instagram Reels and Instagram Live broadcasts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 24, 2021

Instagram Is Working on a New 'Bonuses' Payment Option to Incentivize Reels Creators

Instagram appears to be testing a new process that would offer incentive rewards to creators for posting Reels clips.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 23, 2021

Facebook Publishes Latest Update on Content Removals, Fake Accounts and Hate Speech

Facebook has published its latest overview of content removals due to rule violations in its Community Standards Enforcement Report.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 19, 2021

Instagram Announces New 'Creator Week' Event to Provide Platform Insights and Tips

Instagram has announced a new 'Creator Week' program, which will provide education and insight on platform best practices and processes.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 18, 2021

Instagram Tests New Upload Options in the Desktop Version of the App

Instagram is looking to add new desktop posting options, both for feed posts and IGTV.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 17, 2021

Facebook Shares New Insights into How Users Celebrated Ramadan on its Platforms [Infographic]

Facebook has shared some new insights into how users engaged around Ramadan within its apps.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 12, 2021

New Report Looks at Instagram Engagement Trends, Based on 100 Million Posts [Infographic]

What's working on Instagram right now? Check out this new research report for the latest insights. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 12, 2021

Instagram Adds New 'Pronouns' Option on User Profiles to Maximize Inclusion

Instagram has added a new 'Pronouns' field on user profiles which enables people to better signify their chosen gender identity.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 11, 2021

Instagram Shares Helpful Overviews of DM Controls and Product Tags in Posts

Instagram has shared some new tips to help users make the most of the various DM and product tagging tools available.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 10, 2021

Amid Rising Calls for a Re-Assessment of its Plans, Facebook is Pushing Ahead with Instagram for Kids

Calls are rising for Facebook abandon its plans to create a new 'Instagram for Kids' app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 10, 2021

Instagram Tests New 'Reshare' Sticker to Better Highlight Feed Posts Re-Shared to Stories

Instagram is testing another way to clarify when users have shared a feed post to Stories.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 7, 2021

Facebook Adds New Messaging Features, Including Chat Themes and Read Receipts on Instagram

Facebook has unveiled a raft of new messaging features across its apps, including new chat themes and read receipts on Instagram.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 6, 2021

Instagram Officially Launches New Captions Sticker for Stories

Instagram has launched a new captions sticker for Instagram Stories

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 4, 2021

Facebook Adds New Safety Features and Creative Tools for Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Facebook has announced a range of new features and fundraising initiatives for Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 3, 2021

Instagram Launches First Edition of 'Instagram Insider' Digital Magazine, Highlighting Platform Trends

Instagram has published the first edition of its new 'Instagram Insider' digital magazine, highlighting key content trends and influenctial creators.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 29, 2021

Instagram Adds New Options to Switch Off Your Audio or Video During an IG Live Broadcast

Instagram has added new options to Instagram Live, which will enable Live participants to mute their sound, or switch off their video feed.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 29, 2021

Zuckerberg Lays Out Plans for New Revenue Tools for Instagram Creators, and Improved Brand Promotional Offerings

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced plans for coming monetization tools for Instagram creators.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 27, 2021

Facebook Launches New Legal Action Over the Sale of Counterfeit Goods on its Platforms

Facebook has launched new legal action, in partnership with Gucci, over the sale of counterfeit goods on its platforms.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 27, 2021