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

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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 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

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

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