Instagram Adds New Audio Features for Reels, Including Option to Save Sounds for Your Clips

Instagram has added some new audio features for Reels as it works to maximize Reels usage.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 8, 2020

Instagram Updates 'Threads' App with Messaging Integration

Instagram has announced a new update for its separate Threads app which adds full messaging integration.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 7, 2020

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

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New Report Finds Snapchat, TikTok Outpace Instagram in Teen Popularity

A new survey conducted by research firm Piper Sandler has found that Snapchat is the most popular app among teen users in the US, followed by TikTok.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 7, 2020

Instagram Tests New Processes to Limit Potentially Offensive Comments

Instagram is adding some new, automated warning prompts to deter people from posting potentially offensive remarks.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 6, 2020

Instagram Releases New Features to Celebrate its 10th Birthday, Including Stories Map

Instagram has added some new features to celebrate its tenth birthday, including a Stories map and a range of app icons.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 6, 2020

Celebrating 10 Years of Instagram [Infographic]

As Instagram celebrates it's tenth birthday, we look back at the biggest updates and events in the app's history

By Aaron Brooks • Oct. 6, 2020

Proven Strategies to Monetize Your Instagram Account [Infographic]

Are you thinking of ways to earn money with your Instagram account? The following tried-and-tested ways can help you earn a fortune with your Instagram account.

By Shane Barker • Oct. 6, 2020

Facebook Announces Integration of Messenger and Instagram Direct, Adds New Messaging Features

Facebook has taken the next step in its messaging integration process by announcing new cross-messaging capacity between Instagram and Messenger.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 30, 2020

How to Run an Effective Giveaway Campaign on Instagram

Giveaways can be a great way to boost brand awareness on Instagram, but to generate real benefits, you need to map out an effective approach.

By Austin Iuliano • Sept. 30, 2020

The Complete Guide to IGTV Dimensions, Best Practices and Creation Apps

As IGTV continues to gain traction, more businesses and creators are considering how they can leverage the platform. Here's an overview of all you need to know.

By Victoria Taylor • Sept. 30, 2020

Facebook Launches Accounts Center to Better Connect Cross-Data and Payment Systems

Facebook is testing a new Accounts Center, which will enable users to link their Facebook, Instagram and Messenger accounts via a single authentication process.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 29, 2020

Instagram Publishes New Guides on How to Set-Up and Maximize Instagram Shops

As we head into the holiday shopping period, Instagram has launched a new set of guides on how to utilize Instagram shops.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 28, 2020

Instagram Launches New Reels Updates, Including Longer Clips and Improved Trimming

Instagram has announced some new updates for its TikTok-like Reels functionality, including longer clips and improved video editing tools.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 23, 2020

Facebook Outlines New Election Information Tools as it Seeks to Prompt More Users to Participate

Facebook has announced a new range of election information tool in order to prompt more people to the November poll.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 21, 2020

Facebook Expands Rights Manager to Detect Copyrighted Image Use Across Facebook and Instagram

Facebook has announced an expansion of its Rights Manager tool, which will now detect image copyright violations across Facebook and Instagram.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 21, 2020

Facebook Launches 'Facebook Business Suite', an All-in-One Management Tool for Facebook and Instagram

Facebook has launched a new platform to help small businesses manage their Facebook and Instagram presences from one app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 17, 2020

A Small Business Guide to Facebook Shops [Infographic]

Facebook and Instagram shops are coming, and they could have a big impact in the eCommerce space.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 16, 2020

Facebook Announces New Advances in VR and AR, Including AR Glasses Coming Next Year

Facebook has announced a range of coming AR and VR tools, including its 'Aria' AR glasses and AR ads for Instagram.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 16, 2020

Facebook Adds New Features to Celebrate Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month

Facebook is adding some new tools to both Facebook and Instagram to help users celebrate Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 15, 2020

High Profile Celebrities Are 'Freezing' Their Facebook and Instagram Accounts in Protest Over Hate Speech

Facebook is facing a major celebrity boycott, with several big-name stars suspending their Facebook and Instagram accounts in protest over the platform's facilitation of hate speech.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 15, 2020

Instagram Adds Automatic Closed Captions for IGTV Videos

As part of a broader effort to improve its caption options, Facebook has now added automated closed captions for IGTV uploads.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 15, 2020

YouTube Launches its TikTok-Like 'Shorts' Tool in India

YouTube has announced that it's bringing its TikTok-like 'Shorts' function to users in India.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 14, 2020

Instagram Warns of Major Impacts to Ad Targeting as a Result of Apple's iOS 14 Update

Instagram chief Adam Mosseri says that Apple's proposed IDFA changes will have a significant impact on ad targeting, while he's also provided some thoughts on the TikTok takeover talks.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 11, 2020

Facebook Outlines Coming Mental Health Support Tools

With the impacts of COVID-19 wearing on many people, Facebook has outlined a range of new mental health resources that it's developing for its apps.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 10, 2020

Instagram Provides an Update on Its Efforts to Address Systemic Bias Within Its Systems

Instagram has shared an update on its efforts to address systemic bias and representation within its internal systems and processes.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 9, 2020