12 Key Instagram Updates from 2019 That You Need to Know About

Instagram is evolving fast - are you across all of the latest updates and changes? Check out this list.

By Jordan Julian • Oct. 25, 2019

Instagram Adds IGTV Series Option to Categorize Videos

Instagram has added a new IGTV option which will enable creators to segment their videos into dedicated collections.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 23, 2019

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Top 5 stories from Social Media Today

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

By Social Media Today staff

Facebook Outlines New Election Security Measures In the Lead Up to the 2020 Election

In the wake of CEO Mark Zuckerberg's defense of Facebook's position on free speech, Facebook has outlined a new set of measures designed to protect against voter manipulation.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 22, 2019

Instagram Tests New Following List Categories to Help Manage Your Content Feed

Instagram is testing a new option which would categorize your following list into topic groups, helping you better manage your home feed.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 22, 2019

Facebook Expands its Music Options into Seven New Regions

Facebook is rolling out its range of music options, including songs on profiles and 'Lip Synch Live' to more regions in Europe.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 18, 2019

Facebook Launches New Holiday Marketing Insights Guide to Help with Ad Campaigns

Facebook has released the 2019 version of its Holiday Insights guide, which includes a heap of stats and tips to help brands maximize their holiday campaigns.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 17, 2019

Instagram Adds New Options to Control Third-Party Access to Your Account Information

Instagram is looking to give users more control over the data they share with third party apps via new settings.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 16, 2019

Instagram Tests a New Event 'Invites' Sticker for Stories

Instagram is testing out a new Invites sticker for Stories which would help users organize events.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 15, 2019

Instagram Provides Key Tips to Help Marketers Maximize their On-Platform Efforts

Looking to tap into the rising influence of Instagram to help sell your products and services? Check out these key platform tips.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 13, 2019

Facebook Provides New Stories Templates for Businesses, New Business Options for Instagram Direct

As we head into the holiday season, Facebook is rolling out some new tools to help brands make the most of their end of year push.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 11, 2019

9 Instagram Stories Apps That Will Help Maximize Your Creation Process

Looking to add Stories into your marketing mix? This listing of tools and tips will help. 

By Jordan Julian • Oct. 11, 2019

Facebook Tests New Photo Layout Options for Multi-Image Posts

Facebook is reportedly working on some new presentation options for multi-image posts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 10, 2019

Instagram is Looking to Bring Direct Messaging to its Web App

Instagram is testing the ability to send and receive Direct messages in its web app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 10, 2019

Instagram Adds Dark Mode on the Latest Versions of iOS and Android

Instagram has become the latest social app to join the dark mode movement.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 9, 2019

Instagram Updates its Stories Camera with New 'Create' Mode to Highlight Creative Options

Instagram is rolling out an updated Stories Camera, which will make the platform's various Stories tools easier to access.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 9, 2019

Instagram Removes its 'Following' Tab which Highlighted Friend Activity in the App

Instagram is getting rid of its 'Following' listing, which showed users what their friends were engaging with.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 8, 2019

Instagram Adds New 'Emails from Instagram' Security Confirmation Listing

Instagram is launching a new feature which enables users to check if Instagram has sent any official messages to them, in order to avoid phishing scams.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 8, 2019

Instagram Launches a New Messaging App for Close Friends Called 'Threads'

Instagram has launched a new messaging app for close friends, which includes a new automated status update feature to keep your connections updated of your movements. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 4, 2019

Instagram's Now Testing New AR 'Try On' Ads with Selected Advertisers

Instagram is new adding AR-enabled ad formats into the mix, with selected brands testing out the new 'try on' ad options heading into the holiday season.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 4, 2019

Instagram Adds New 'Restrict' Option to Limit the Exposure of Trolls and Cyberbullies

Instagram has added a new 'Restrict' option which will enable users to limit the exposure of selected users' comments on their posts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 3, 2019

Instagram Chief Adam Mosseri Provides an Overview of His Vision for the Platform

Instagram chief Adam Mosseri has reflected on his first year in the role, and what he sees as the future for the platform.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 2, 2019

Instagram Launches New @Creators Account to Provide Tips and Advice for Influencers

Instagram has launched a new account which will provide tips and tricks for influencers, which may also be of benefit for brands looking to maximize their Instagram performance. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 1, 2019

Instagram Launches Product Launch Reminder Stickers and Tags to Capitalize on Audience Interest

Instagram has launched a test of a new product launch sticker for Stories, and launch tags in feed, which will prompt users with reminders on launch day. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 1, 2019

Instagram Adds Branded Content Tags for IGTV

Instagram is now expanding its Branded Content tags to IGTV videos as well.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 28, 2019

SMT Expert Round Up: Instagram and Facebook Removing Total Like Counts

With Instagram testing the removal of total like counts, and Facebook now following suit, we asked some of our SMT Experts to share their thoughts on this new shift.

By Emma Wiltshire • Sept. 27, 2019