Keeping up with Instagram's constant evolution can feel like a full-time job. As social media managers rolling into a new year, here are 10 important Instagram updates that you need to be aware of: Test the Waters with Trial Reels Ever wished you could preview how your...
Instagram is not new in terms of social media. The platform has been around since 2010, meaning that it is a stalwart in the social media space. Even so, it seems that many users and marketers aren't quite certain who specifically is using Instagram regularly. Most...
The brands that get it, get it. In the marketing industry we often hear the phrase “consumer-first” marketing, which is an approach that businesses use to keep their customers top of mind and at the center of everything they do. But what happens when traditional marketing...
Instagram Stories are hugely popular, but until recently, only large accounts could drive people to a website link using the “Swipe Up” feature. That’s now changed. Let’s dive into the way things used to be, and then share how to use the new “Link Stickers”...
Your social media synergy is about to level up! Instagram now allows creators to collaborate on posts and reels by sending an invitation to fellow creators or brands, thanks to this new feature called “Collab”. But before you read along, make sure your app is...
When it comes to your organic content strategy (paid media as well) engaging your existing community is likely your core focus. However, how do you generate engagement without always "asking" for engagement? Below, we break down our favorite tactics and content types you can incorporate into...
Let’s talk Reels! If you need to get up to speed, check out the basics here. Studies have shown Reels can serve as a valuable tool for your brand whether they are used as a testing space for TikTok or to add a little spice...
Have you heard of Instagram Restrict? Surprisingly, not many people have. Restrict, which originally rolled out in a 2019 update, went overlooked by many people and agencies amid the rapidly changing social space. The feature was created to give account owners and community managers the ability...
News broke earlier this month that Facebook has plans to build a new version of Instagram for kids under the age of 13. They’ve chosen 13 because anyone below that age is currently prohibited from using any of Facebook’s products (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger) aside...
Sliding into DMs is about to work a bit differently on Instagram. In September, Instagram announced that they are merging their Direct Messaging with Facebook Messenger, creating a seamless messaging experience across both platforms to help people stay connected easier. This update has already been...
What is Instagram Reels? Social media giant Instagram recently rolled out its newest feature: Reels. With this addition, users can now create, edit, and share short-form video clips of up to 30 seconds to a news feed within the app. Instagram is testing multiple placements...
Instagram Reels, the New TikTok? TikTok has had a myriad of security concerns since launching, and the announcement of Instagram Reels has many marketers wondering if it will be enough to replace the viral video app. The majority of concerns around TikTok came to light as major...