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

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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 '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

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

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