New Report Examines the Impact of Instagram's Hidden Likes Experiment on Influencer Engagement

A new study has shown that the removal of total like counts on Instagram has resulted in fewer likes overall for influencer posts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 8, 2019

Instagram Provides New Tips to Help Improve Your Stories Efforts

Instagram has published a new set of tips to help you maximize your Instagram Stories.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 3, 2019

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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's Testing a New Option to Make it Easier to Remove Stories Content Across Platforms

Instagram is testing out a new option which would enable users to remove their Stories content from both Instagram and Facebook in one action. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 1, 2019

#SMTLive Recap: Instagram's Recent Updates

In our most recent #SMTLive Twitter chat, we discussed the evolution of Instagram, and what it means for marketers.

By Phoebe Bain • Oct. 29, 2019

Instagram Expands Ban on Self-Harm Images to Include Depictions in Drawings and Memes

Instagram has announced that its expanding its ban on self-harm related content in order to protect vulnerable users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 29, 2019

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

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