How Instagram Changed the Restaurant Industry [Infographic]

Have you noticed how restaurants are becoming more 'Instagrammable'? With the rising use of the platform to share experiences, it's become a bigger consideration for restaurant owners in their planning.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 20, 2020

Instagram Influencer Marketing in 2020 - What You Need to Know [Infographic]

Influencer marketing is huge on Instagram - take a look at these stats and insights into how influencers are leveraging the channel.

By Gaurav Sharma • Feb. 18, 2020

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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 Implements New Rules on the Use of Memes by Political Candidates

Facebook has announced new rules relating to disclosure in memes paid for by political candidates.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 15, 2020

Instagram Launches New Appeals Process for Disabled Accounts, Adds Report Tracking In-App

Instagram is adding some new tools to help track reports and appeal account suspensions as part of Safer Internet Day.  

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 12, 2020

Instagram Is Testing a New Trimming Tool for Instagram Stories Clips

Instagram is working on a new video trimming feature for Instagram Stories, which would be a welcome update for creators.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 9, 2020

Instagram Adds New Listings of 'Least Interacted With' and 'Most Shown in Feed' in Following Tab

Instagram has added new filters in your 'Following' tab which will enable you to see which accounts get the most visibility in your feed, and which you rarely engage with.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 7, 2020

IGTV Monetization Is Coming, Which Could Make It a Much More Significant Consideration

Instagram is working on a new monetization process for IGTV content, which could give the platform a much-needed boost.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 7, 2020

New Research Shows Facebook Still Holds Sway With Millennials and Gen Z [Infographic]

New research has shown that while Facebook is the elder statesman of the social media landscape, younger users are still logging in at high rates.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 6, 2020

IGTV Dos and Dont's 2020 [Infographic]

Thinking about utilizing Instagram's IGTV video platform? Check out these stats and tips. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 6, 2020

Instagram Rolls Out Option to Reply to Stories With GIFs

Instagram is now giving users the ability to reply to Stories with GIPHY GIFs. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 5, 2020

Instagram Is Testing Emoji Reactions for Direct Messages

Instagram is testing out new, quick emoji response reactions for direct messages.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 31, 2020

Instagram Addresses Questions on Algorithm, Comment Pods and Verification [Infographic]

Instagram recently addressed a range of common platform questions via its @Creators account.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 25, 2020

Facebook Publishes New Safety Guide for Athletes

Facebook has published a new guide to help professional athletes better protect and secure their Facebook and Instagram accounts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 23, 2020

Instagram Is Adding a New Way to Find and Share Stories that Mention Your Profile

Instagram is adding a new way to easily find and re-share Stories mentions of your profile.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 23, 2020

New Report Suggests that Adding Filters to Your Instagram Selfies Could Result in Fewer Likes

Looking for more Likes on your Instagram posts? Maybe don't add a face filter, this study suggests. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 22, 2020

Instagram's VP of Product Provides Insight into its Hidden Like Count Test

In a new interview, Instagram's VP of Product Vishal Shah provides insight into various aspects, including the ongoing hidden like counts test.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 17, 2020

Instagram Officially Begins Testing of DMs in Its Desktop Version

After being spotted in testing months ago, Instagram is now officially launching a test of direct message access in its desktop version.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 15, 2020

Instagram Is Working on a New 'Maps' Sticker for Instagram Stories

Instagram is developing a new 'maps' sticker for Instagram Stories which would highlight your location on a world map.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 15, 2020

New Report Finds Pay Gap Disparity Between Male and Female Influencers on Instagram

A new report has found that male influencers on Instagram are commanding higher pay, on average, than female influencers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 12, 2020

Instagram Adds New Boomerang Modes and Capability to Trim Boomerang Loops

Instagram has added some new options to its Boomerang camera option for Stories. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 11, 2020

Instagram Creators are Building Huge Audiences from Viral Stories Effects

Looking to build a big Instagram audience quickly? Custom AR effects could be a fast track to Insta fame.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 9, 2020

Instagram's User Growth is Slowing, According to a New Report from eMarketer

A new report from eMarketer suggests that Instagram's growth will drop to single digits for the first time in 2020.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 4, 2020

Top 10 Instagram Stats for 2020 [Infographic]

Looking to put more emphasis on Instagram in 2020? Check out this collection of key Insta stats from the team at Hootsuite.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 2, 2020

How to Get Verified on Facebook and Instagram

Facebook has provided an updated overview of how to apply for profile verification on Facebook and Instagram.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 22, 2019

Instagram Provides New Age Restriction Options for Business and Creator Accounts

Instagram is rolling out new age restriction options for business and creator accounts, enabling administrators to stop younger users from following.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 20, 2019