Instagram Rolls Out New IGTV Promotions in the Main Feed

As part of its efforts to get more people watching IGTV content, Instagram is launching new IGTV promotions within the main feed.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 8, 2019

Facebook Page Admins Will Now Be Able to Respond to Instagram Messages from Page Inbox

Facebook has quietly taken another step towards the unification of its messaging apps.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 8, 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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Facebook Publishes New Report on How Instagram Drives Shopping Behavior

Facebook has published a new report which highlights the potential of Instagram to drive products discovery and purchase behavior.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 7, 2019

How to Make Best Use of Instagram Stories Stickers for Marketing

As Stories hits the 500 million daily active users milestone, there’s never been a better time to harness their potential for engagement with your followers

By Aaron Brooks • Feb. 7, 2019

Facebook is Developing a Unified Messaging Inbox for Businesses

In what could be the first step towards increased messaging connection, Facebook is developing a new integrated messaging inbox for businesses

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 6, 2019

Instagram Stories Quiz Stickers Could be a Step Closer, Another Tool Worth Considering

Instagram looks close to launching a new 'Quiz' sticker for Stories, providing new interactive options.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 2, 2019

Facebook Publishes New Report on What Instagram Users Expect from Brands

Facebook's published a new research report which looks at what users, specifically, are looking for from brands on Instagram.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 1, 2019

Instagram Stories is Now Being Used by 500 Million People Daily

Facebook has reported that Instagram Stories has reached a new milestone of 500 million daily active users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 31, 2019

3 Potential Benefits of Facebook's Coming Messaging App Merger

According to reports, Facebook is planning to integrate the messaging functions of WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook Messenger. Here's why that's a big deal.

By Larry Kim • Jan. 29, 2019

Facebook's Planning to Integrate its Messaging Platforms to Simplify Cross-Communication

Facebook is reportedly looking to integrate the messaging functionalities of Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger, in what could be a major shift.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 26, 2019

Instagram Adds Option to Link to Instagram Stories, Expands Stories Promote Tool

Instagram has added a new option which enables users to share a direct link to an Instagram Story.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 26, 2019

Instagram Debunks Growing Myth Around Post Reach Restrictions

Instagram has addressed a rising rumor that it's deliberately restricting the reach of profiles to 7% of their audience.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 24, 2019

Netflix Adds New Instagram Stories Sharing Function, a New Marketing Consideration

Streaming giant Netflix has added a new option to share the latest show or movie you're watching to your Instagram Story, which may become a popular consideration for more brands.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 24, 2019

How to Plan and Schedule Instagram Stories Using New Tools in 2019

Want to up your Instagram Stories game in 2019? Start planning and scheduling your stories the same way you schedule your posts.

By Matt Smith • Jan. 24, 2019

The Savvy Marketers' Guide to IGTV [Infographic]

Have you considered IGTV within your 2019 social media marketing strategy? Check out this infographic.

By Irfan Ahmad • Jan. 23, 2019

Facebook Offers More Cross-Posting Options to Better Connect Instagram and Facebook

Slowly, but surely, Facebook is adding in more ways to integrate Instagram and Facebook posting, boosting content opportunities for both platforms.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 18, 2019

New Report Looks at the Growth of Influencer Marketing on Instagram

A new report underlines just how significant influencer marketing has become on Instagram, as well as the rise of micro-influencers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 17, 2019

5 Core Rules for Effective Work with Instagram Tools

Practice these five rules to make the most of your efforts with Instagram growth applications.

Jan. 15, 2019

4 Ways to Use Instagram Highlights in Your Social Media Marketing Efforts

Ensure you're maximizing the value of your Instagram Stories by also utilizing your Stories Highlights. Here are some tips on how to do it.

By Phoebe Bain • Jan. 11, 2019

Instagram Will Now Let You Post to Multiple Accounts at Once Within its Composer

Instagram is rolling out the ability to post an update to multiple accounts at one time, which should help social media managers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 10, 2019

Businesses Can Now Directly Schedule Videos to Instagram

Instagram quietly added direct video scheduling to its API over the holidays. Here's what you need to know.

By Andrew Kunesh • Jan. 9, 2019

5 Instagram Experiments Worth Trying in 2019

Instagram is the social platform of the moment - here are some options to help boost your Instagram engagement in 2019.

By Jose Angelo Gallegos • Jan. 7, 2019

Instagram's Tap-Through Feed Test is Likely Not Done With Yet

Instagram recently tried out a new Stories-like 'tap-through' UI for the main feed, which likely signals the future direction of the platform. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 2, 2019

The 2019 Social Media Image Optimization Guide [Infographic]

Make sure your social media visuals look their best with this updated guide to optimal social platform image dimensions. 

By Irfan Ahmad • Jan. 2, 2019

2018 Reflections: Our 10 Favorite Articles of 2018

Looking to get a head start on coming social media marketing shifts? Check out our favorite posts from the last year in this summary.

By Phoebe Bain • Dec. 28, 2018