Instagram Launches New 'I Stay Home For' Sticker to Promote COVID-19 Containment Efforts

Instagram has added another new Stories sticker to help promote the importance of social isolation to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 9, 2020

Instagram Adds DM Access to Desktop Version

Instagram is now rolling out DM access via desktop, which could help social media managers streamline their processes.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 9, 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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Using Influencer Marketing for Positive Change: A Conversation With Lyft

How does Lyft use influencer marketing and initiatives focused on making real social impact, to maximize its brand awareness and market share? Here are some insights into the company's approach. 

By Brent Scott • April 5, 2020

When to Post on Instagram to Maximize Engagement (2020 Data) [Infographic]

When's the best time to post on Instagram? The team from Tailwind have analyzed 1.8 million posts to provide some new insights for your consideration.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 2, 2020

Instagram's Working on a New Filter to Limit Exposure to Sensitive Content

Instagram is working on a new option which would enable users to limit their exposure to sensitive content in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 1, 2020

Instagram Is Considering an Option to Add More Than One Guest Into an Instagram Live Stream

Instagram is considering providing the capacity to go live with more than one guest, though it may not be a critical update for the platform.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 31, 2020

Instagram Is Testing a New Set of Animated Selfie Stickers for Stories

Instagram is testing out an interesting new selfie sticker option which overlays your image over a rounded, animated background.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 28, 2020

Instagram's Testing a New Option to Promote the Sale of Gift Cards via Your Business Profile

Instagram is testing a new option which would enable brands to provide a new 'Gift Cards' link option on their profile.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 27, 2020

Instagram Launches New Co-Watching Feature to Help Users Connect Amid COVID-19 Lockdowns

Instagram is launching a new 'Co-Watching' feature which enables users to scroll through Instagram within a video chat.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 25, 2020

Instagram Provides Tips on Maintaining Connection via Instagram Live During COVID-19 Lockdowns [Infographic]

Instagram has provided a new set of tips on how people can maintain connection with their audience via Instagram Live amid COVID-19 lockdowns.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 22, 2020

Instagram Launches 'Stay Home' Sticker and Story to Encourage Social Distancing Amid COVID-19 Outbreak

Instagram has launched a new 'Stay Home' Sticker to encourage social distancing, with Story frames that use the sticker added to a new group 'Stay Home' Story.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 21, 2020

Facebook Says That Approvals for AR Effects Submitted to Facebook and Instagram Will Be Put on Hold

Due to required staffing changes amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Facebook will not be approving any user-submitted AR effects for Facebook or Instagram for the time being.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 20, 2020

Instagram's Testing the Capability to Add Hashtags and Location to Stories Highlights

Instagram could soon give users the option to add hashtags and a location to their Stories highlights, making them searchable in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 20, 2020

Instagram's Working on a Disappearing Messages Option

Instagram has confirmed that it's working on a new, disappearing messages option.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 20, 2020

Instagram Launches First Stage of IGTV Monetization, With In-Stream Ads Coming to Selected Channels

Instagram is reaching out to selected creators, inviting them to take part in the initial launch of ads in IGTV content. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 17, 2020

Instagram's Testing a New 'Mirror' Camera Mode for Stories

Instagram is testing a new 'Mirror' effect for the Stories camera, providing another way to enhance your visual presentation. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 17, 2020

Instagram Bans Searches for COVID-19 AR Effects, Adds New Information Prompts in Home Feeds

Instagram is adding some extra informational prompts related to COVID-19, while it's also banning coronavirus-related AR masks.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 14, 2020

Instagram Is Testing a New Option to Re-Share Live Videos to IGTV

Instagram is now testing a new feature that would enable you to immediately upload any live videos to IGTV after the broadcast has ended.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 12, 2020

New Report Looks at Social Platform Performance Benchmarks by Industry

The team from RivalIQ has put together a new report on social platform performance benchmarks, based on analysis of over 2,000 brand accounts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 11, 2020

Facebook's Testing a New Option to Cross-Post Facebook Stories to Instagram

Facebook is testing an option which would enable you to share your Facebook Stories to Instagram.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 10, 2020

How Marketers Can Utilize Instagram's Branded Content Ads to Boost Their Influencer Marketing Results

Instagram's Branded Content ads provide a range of new promotional opportunities.

By Aaron Brooks • March 10, 2020

4 Steps to Finding Influencers to Improve Your Instagram Marketing Strategy [Infographic]

Ensure you're maximizing your influencer outreach efforts with these tips. 

By Mark Walker-Ford • March 9, 2020

Instagram Adds New Processes to Help Users Find Accurate Updates on the Coronavirus Outbreak

Instagram has outlined its efforts to help ensure that users are guided towards accurate information about the coronavirus outbreak.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 7, 2020

Instagram Is Testing the Capability to Restrict Multiple Accounts at Once

Instagram is working on a new option that would enable people to restrict multiple users direct from their comments in one action. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 6, 2020

Instagram Is Testing a New Video Response Option for IGTV

Instagram appears to be testing a new option to respond to an IGTV video with a video of your own. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 4, 2020