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

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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 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

Facebook Expands Brand Collabs Manager to Include Instagram Creators

Facebook is opening up its Brand Collabs Manager tool, which facilitates content partnerships between brands and creators, to also now include Instagram users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 19, 2019

New Report Looks at Which Tools and Creation Apps are Most Popular Among Instagram Influencers

HypeAuditor has conducted a new survey to find out which tools and creation apps are most popular among Instagram influencers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 19, 2019

Instagram Officially Launches New Layout Mode for Stories

After months of testing, Instagram has now officially launched its new Layout options for Stories frames.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 18, 2019

New Report Looks at the Growth of Influencer Marketing on Instagram

A new report from data analytics company Klear looks at the evolution of influencer marketing on Instagram.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 18, 2019

Instagram Expands Anti-Bullying Warnings to Potentially Offensive Captions

After seeing success with its prompts on potentially offensive post comments, Instagram is now expanding the same system to post captions. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 17, 2019

Instagram Expands Third-Party Fact-Checking on Questionable Content to All Regions

Instagram will expand its program of fact-checking questionable posts, as part of a broader effort to stem the flow of misinformation.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 17, 2019

22 Instagram Stats You Need to Know in 2020 [Infographic]

Looking to make better use of Instagram in 2020? Check out this collection of stats and usage insights. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 17, 2019

Instagram Begins Rolling Out Collaborative Group Stories Option

Instagram is rolling out a new group Stories feature, which enables users and their friends to collaborate on a private Story. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 13, 2019

Instagram's Working on a New 'Poses' Mode for Stories

Instagram is looking to add yet another Stories camera mode, this time with 'Poses', which creates stop-motion clips of a series of images.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 12, 2019

Instagram Now Testing New Layout Options for Instagram Stories Frames

Instagram is now testing its new layout mode for Stories, providing a range of ways in which to present images within your Stories frame.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 11, 2019

Instagram Publishes New Guides for Parents and Teens on Safe Use of the App

Instagram has published two new guides to help parents and teens better understand how to manage the potential psychological impacts of using the app. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 6, 2019

Instagram Adds Age Checks for New Accounts, New Options to Restrict Messaging

Instagram is adding a new process to age check people when signing up, and new controls over messaging contacts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 5, 2019

20 Predictions for Social Media Marketing in 2020

Where is the social media sector headed in the next year? Here are 20 predictions to help in your consideration and planning.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 3, 2019