The Instagram Stories - Social Media News

Today's episode features an update on Threads getting separate Hidden Words, TikTok's version of Broadcast Channels, a new Social Network movie, and a clip from a new AI podcast.Are you ready to dive into the latest social media trends and updates that are shaping the digital landscape?  This episode of The Instagram Stories - Social Media News is packed with insights on new features and industry shifts that every social media marketer should know about.Join host Daniel Hill as he unpacks recent updates in the world of social media, including the exciting introduction of the Hidden Words feature on Threads.  This innovative feature empowers users by allowing them to block specific words, phrases, and emojis in their comments, enhancing user control over their experience.  Initially launched on Instagram, this feature is now making waves on Threads, giving users more autonomy in managing their interactions.  Daniel also shares the latest TikTok updates, specifically the new Bulletin Board feature that mirrors Instagram's broadcast channels, enabling brands to communicate directly with their audience in a more engaging way.As the episode unfolds, Daniel delves into the highly anticipated sequel to the movie "The Social Network," which will explore the Wall Street Journal's "Facebook Files" series.  This cinematic exploration promises to shed light on Facebook's controversies and the implications of social media on society.  Additionally, Daniel introduces a groundbreaking AI news podcast he is developing with Ashley Coffey, focusing on how AI is transforming the job application process and the current job market.  They discuss the challenges job seekers face when navigating applicant tracking systems and the increasing reliance on AI in recruitment processes, making this a must-listen for anyone interested in social media marketing and the creator economy.To wrap up the episode, Daniel highlights a new Google Photos feature that leverages AI to enhance photo search capabilities, making it easier for content creators to find and organize their media.  Whether you're looking to refine your Instagram DM strategies or keep up with the latest social media insights, this episode of The Instagram Stories - Social Media News is your go-to resource for staying informed on Instagram news updates, TikTok trends, and the ever-evolving landscape of social media.Don’t miss out on these essential updates and strategies that can elevate your social media game!Show Notes:Sign Up for The Weekly Roundup: NewsletterLeave a Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Me on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@danielhillmedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Threads: Threads Now Has It's Own Hidden Words (Threads)TikTok: Bulletin Boards - like Instagram Broadcast Channels (Threads)Movies: Aaron Sorkin is making a sequel to "The Social Network" (The Verge)AI: Interview with LinkedIn CEO - Advice to Future-Proof Your Career (Techmeme)Google Photos: Google Photos merges classic search with AI to speed up results (TechCrunch)  Sign Up for The Weekly Roundup: NewsletterLeave a Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Me on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@danielhillmedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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The Edits team has new features, including keyframes, an upgraded Ideas Tab, and Voice Enhancement to remove unwanted background noise. Additionally, the YouTube team is rolling out auto-dubbing so people who don't speak the same language as you can still enjoy your videos. Lastly, I do Wednesday Waffle and talk about a completely different topic.Are you ready to elevate your social media game? In this episode of The Instagram Stories - Social Media News, host Daniel Hill dives deep into the latest updates that are shaping the landscape of social media, with a special focus on the Edits app enhancements and Instagram's exciting new content customization options.Join us as Daniel explores cutting-edge features in the Edits app, including keyframes for animations, an upgraded ideas tab, and innovative voice enhancement capabilities that are sure to transform your creative process. Get ready to discover how these Instagram features can amplify your content and engage your audience like never before. Furthermore, Daniel shares exclusive insights from Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, on how users can take control of their experience by managing their content preferences effectively. Learn about powerful strategies such as creating a favorites list, muting accounts, and resetting ranking preferences to tailor your Instagram feed to suit your unique interests.But that's not all! We also have Lauren from the YouTube Creator Insider team joining us to provide the latest updates on the rollout of auto-dubbing for creators and exciting new features available in YouTube Studio. This segment is packed with valuable information for those navigating the creator economy and looking to optimize their social media marketing strategies.To wrap up the episode, Daniel shares a personal anecdote from his college days and reflects on the inspiring impact of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's ownership of Wrexham AFC on the local community. This heartwarming story serves as a reminder of the power of social media to connect and inspire.Don't miss this episode filled with social media insights, Instagram news updates, and the latest trends in the ever-evolving world of social media. Tune in to The Instagram Stories - Social Media News and stay ahead of the curve with the best Instagram features and updates, TikTok trends, and social media strategies that will keep your content fresh and engaging! Show Links:Sign Up for The Weekly Roundup: NewsletterLeave a Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Me on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@danielhillmedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Edits: Keyframes, Voice Enhancement and More (Instagram)Instagram: How to Manage Your Algorithm (Instagram)YouTube: Auto-Dubbing Expansion, Inspiration Tab and Dream Screen to More Countries, Artist Channel Resources (YouTube) Sign Up for The Weekly Roundup: NewsletterLeave a Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Me on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@danielhillmedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Today the CEO of YouTube, Neal Mohan, shares some insights on how YouTube is different from Netflix, and how that's reflected in the way it's used by Creators. Additionally the Head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri, explains Trial Reels, what to do with old Trial Reels, and how to start getting brand deals. Plus I launched an email newsletter!Did you know that YouTube now claims 11% of all watch time on TVs, outpacing Netflix's 8. 5%? Join host Daniel Hill in this episode of The Instagram Stories as he delves into exclusive insights from Neil Mohan, the CEO of YouTube, who discusses the platform's remarkable performance against streaming titans and its unwavering commitment to creators.Mohan addresses the recent criticisms from Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos, emphasizing how YouTube's unique content model empowers creators by allowing them to retain ownership of their work. This episode highlights the significance of YouTube as a cultural epicenter, where successful creators prioritize their channels and leverage the platform to connect with their audiences. As the creator economy continues to evolve, understanding these dynamics is crucial for anyone interested in social media marketing and the latest social media trends.But that's not all! The episode also features an engaging Ask Me Anything session with the head of Instagram, who shares invaluable insights on brand deals, the latest Instagram features, and effective Instagram DM strategies. Discover tips on editing posts, trial reels, and the optimal posting times based on audience behavior, ensuring you stay ahead in the fast-paced world of social media.Whether you're a content creator looking to enhance your YouTube captions or a marketer aiming to refine your social media strategies, this episode is packed with actionable insights. Don't miss out on the latest Instagram news updates, TikTok trends, and platform updates that can elevate your social media game. Tune in to learn how to navigate the ever-changing landscape of social media, from Instagram carousels to DM automation, and get ready to transform your approach to digital content.As we wrap up the episode, remember to subscribe to our newsletter for a comprehensive recap of social media news, ensuring you never miss a beat in the world of Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Stay informed, stay inspired, and keep creating!Show Links:Sign Up for The Weekly Roundup: NewsletterLeave a Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Me on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@danielhillmedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: Creator Coup: CEO Neal Mohan on YouTube Beating Netflix Without Buying a Single Show (YouTube) Sign Up for The Weekly Roundup: NewsletterLeave a Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Me on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@danielhillmedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Today's show features YouTube updates from the CEO at a recent keynote, plus Threads Fediverse news, and all the AI updates you need to know.Are you ready to dive into the latest youtube updates that are reshaping the social media landscape? Join host Daniel Hill in this episode of The Instagram Stories - Social Media News as he uncovers groundbreaking news from YouTube and Threads, while exploring the transformative role of AI in the realm of social media.Daniel kicks off the episode by discussing YouTube updates from the CEO Neil Mohan's recent keynote, revealing that YouTube Shorts now boasts over 200 billion views, showcasing its remarkable growth and competitive edge against platforms like Facebook and Instagram reels. With the introduction of Veo, Google’s innovative AI video generation model, content creation for Shorts is set to reach new heights, making it easier than ever for creators to engage their audiences. As we delve deeper into the social media trends, Daniel highlights the exciting integration of Threads with the Fediverse, an ecosystem that allows seamless connections and sharing across multiple platforms, enhancing the user experience.In a special segment, Meta's software engineer, Peter Cottle, emphasizes the necessity of a distinct feed for Fediverse posts, ensuring user clarity amidst the evolving landscape of social media marketing. The conversation takes an insightful turn as Ashley Coffey from the Coffee & Code podcast joins Daniel to discuss the future of the creator economy. With AI's anticipated rise among creators by 2025, Ashley underscores its potential to streamline tasks while cautioning against the implications for authenticity in content creation.This episode is packed with essential social media insights and platform updates that every creator and marketer should not miss. From the latest instagram features and updates to emerging tiktok trends, Daniel and his guests provide a comprehensive look at how these developments impact social media strategies. Discover effective instagram dm strategies and learn about the future of youtube captions and dm automation that can elevate your content game.Whether you're a seasoned creator or just starting, this episode offers valuable takeaways that will keep you ahead in the ever-evolving world of social media. Don’t miss out on this engaging discussion filled with actionable insights that can help you navigate the dynamic landscape of instagram, tiktok, and youtube. Tune in now to stay informed and inspired. Show Links:Sign Up for The Weekly Roundup: NewsletterLeave a Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Me on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@danielhillmedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: Neal Mohan at Cannes Lions 2025 (YouTube Blog)Instagram: How Many Instagram Reels Are There (DemandsAge)Threads: Threads is adding Fediverse Content to your Social Feeds (The Verge) This Week In AI from Ashley Coffey:Ashley Coffey (Website) &  (Instagram)Coffey and Code (Podcast)   Sign Up for The Weekly Roundup: NewsletterLeave a Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Me on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@danielhillmedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Edits team is busy adding new features to the app like a teleprompter while the YouTube team is rolling out Communities to foster conversations and relationships between Creators and Subscribers. Additionally I was a guest on a podcast talking social media strategy.Are you ready to elevate your social media game?  This episode of The Instagram Stories dives deep into the latest updates on Instagram and YouTube, providing you with essential insights to enhance your content creation and audience engagement.Join host Daniel Hill as he explores the groundbreaking Edits app, which has launched a teleprompter feature that allows creators to record videos while maintaining eye contact with their audience.  Discover how this innovative tool, along with new creative overlays and performance analytics for recent reels, can transform your Instagram strategy.  Daniel also shares valuable insights from the @creators account, focusing on effective voiceover strategies that highlight the importance of storytelling and seamless audio transitions to keep your viewers captivated.But that’s not all!  The episode also covers YouTube's exciting new 'Communities' feature, designed to foster direct conversations between creators and their subscribers, thereby enhancing viewer engagement.  As social media trends continue to evolve, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for anyone involved in the creator economy.  Daniel wraps up the episode with a special clip from his recent podcast appearance, where he shares Instagram story tips that encourage authentic, behind-the-scenes content creation.  He emphasizes the necessity of dynamic storytelling in social media, ensuring your audience remains engaged and connected.This episode is a treasure trove of actionable insights for content creators looking to enhance their social media presence.  From Instagram features and updates to TikTok trends and YouTube captions, you’ll find the tools you need to refine your social media marketing strategies.  Whether you're interested in Instagram DM strategies, DM automation, or simply staying updated with the latest platform updates, this episode has something for everyone.  Don't miss out on the chance to learn from Adam Mosseri insights and discover how to leverage Instagram carousels effectively!Tune in now to gain a competitive edge in the ever-changing landscape of social media.  Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to thrive in the digital world of Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube!Show Notes:Sign Up for The Weekly Roundup: NewsletterLeave a Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Me on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@danielhillmedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Edits: Updates to the Edits App (Instagram)Instagram: @Creators Account Voiceover Strategy (Instagram)YouTube: Communities (YouTube)Interview: 4 Instagram Story Strategies You Should Be Using (YouTube)Wednesday Waffle:National Geographic Photographer Ami Vitale (Instagram) Sign Up for The Weekly Roundup: NewsletterLeave a Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Me on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@danielhillmedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Threads is testing the ability to hide text or images in posts, Instagram is testing the ability to repost Feed posts, and WhatsApp is adding ads to Stories (referred to as "Status"). Additionally the Head of Instagram answers questions about Stories, Small Creators, Trial Reels, and more.  Show Notes:Sign Up for The Weekly Roundup: NewsletterLeave a Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Me on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@danielhillmedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Threads: Meta Testing Hiding Text or Images in Posts (Threads)Instagram: Testing a Repost Feature (TechCrunch)WhatsApp: Adding Ads to Status (Meta) Sign Up for The Weekly Roundup: NewsletterLeave a Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Me on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@danielhillmedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

There's a ton of Instagram updates today including Trial Reels stats, the ability to re-order the profile grid, and a Spotify connection to Notes. Also I share listener feedback and a clip from YouTuber Casey Neistat. Lastly if you want to sign up for my new email newsletter with roundup of weekly news, use the link below. The first email goes out Monday.Are you ready to dive into the latest Instagram updates that could transform your social media strategy? In this episode of The Instagram Stories - Social Media News, host Daniel Hill reveals groundbreaking insights into Instagram's newest features, including trial reels that are reshaping the creator economy and enhancing visibility for content creators.Discover how 40% of creators have ramped up their reel postings after experimenting with trial reels, leading to an impressive 80% reporting increased reach from non-followers. This episode is packed with Instagram updates that you can't afford to miss! Daniel also discusses an exciting upcoming feature that will allow users to rearrange their profile grid, although there’s still some confusion surrounding its rollout. Stay ahead of the curve with the latest social media trends and insights directly from the platform.Additionally, we explore a new integration with Spotify that makes sharing your favorite tunes on Instagram easier than ever. This feature is a game-changer for social media marketing, allowing users to connect their musical tastes with their Instagram presence seamlessly. With Daniel's expert analysis, you’ll gain actionable strategies for leveraging these Instagram updates on features to enhance your content creation.The episode also includes listener feedback and a thought-provoking clip from renowned YouTuber Casey Neistat, who shares his unique content creation philosophy in contrast to MrBeast's approach. These insights will inspire you to refine your own social media strategies and think critically about your brand's narrative.Don’t forget to check out Daniel’s announcement about his upcoming email newsletter, where you can get even more exclusive tips on mastering Instagram and other social media insights. Whether you're an aspiring influencer or a seasoned marketer, this episode is a treasure trove of information on Instagram features and updates, Instagram DM strategies, and how to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of social media.Join us for an engaging discussion that will keep you informed and inspired to elevate your Instagram game. Tune in to The Instagram Stories - Social Media News for the latest on Instagram, TikTok updates, and more!Show Notes:Sign Up for The Weekly Roundup: NewsletterFollow Me on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@danielhillmedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave a Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: Inspiring Creativity That Brings People Together (Instagram)Casey Neistat: The Art of Vlogging & The Future Of Video Content Creation | B&H Bild Expo (YouTube)B&H BildExpo (Website) Sign Up for The Weekly Roundup: NewsletterLeave a Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Me on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@danielhillmedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Tons of social media news today! The Meta team has announced Threads is getting it's own DM Inbox, the Head of Instagram announced some new AI updates to the Edits app that are pretty cool, and the YouTube team has updates on promoting videos via the mobile app. Additionally I talk about the origins of the show in this week's Wednesday Waffle.Are you ready to dive into the latest social media news reshaping our digital landscape? This episode of The Instagram Stories - Social Media News explores exciting updates, including Meta's new direct messages feature on Threads and the innovative AI video editing tool, Restyle, introduced by Adam Mosseri.Join host Daniel Hill as he breaks down these significant Instagram news updates and shares his insights on how these changes impact your social media marketing strategies. The episode kicks off with a discussion about Meta's announcement of testing direct messages on Threads. Daniel highlights the creation of a separate inbox for Threads, which sets it apart from Instagram's existing DM functionality. While he expresses mixed feelings about the necessity of this separate inbox, he acknowledges its potential appeal for users transitioning from Twitter, making it an essential update in the realm of social media.  As the episode unfolds, listeners will discover the groundbreaking AI video editing tool, Restyle, unveiled by Adam Mosseri. This tool allows users to creatively alter their videos, changing backgrounds and clothing with ease. Daniel shares valuable Adam Mosseri insights regarding the evolution of this tool and how it can enhance your Instagram edits. It's a game-changer for content creators looking to elevate their visual storytelling.The discussion also touches on updates from the YouTube Creator Insider team, focusing on how to promote posts from the mobile app and clarifying the purpose of YouTube posts. These posts, which include polls, images, and more, provide creators with new avenues to engage their audiences, showcasing the ever-evolving nature of the creator economy.As the episode wraps up, Daniel offers a personal reflection on the origins of his podcast and its mission to deliver timely and relevant social media insights. Whether you're looking to refine your Instagram DM strategies or stay ahead of the curve with the latest social media trends, this episode is packed with valuable information. Tune in to stay informed and inspired in your social media journey! Show Notes: Sign Up for The Weekly Roundup: NewsletterLeave a Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Me on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@danielhillmedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mark Zuckerburg on Threads: DM Inbox (Threads)Adam Mosseri on Threads: DM Inbox (Threads)Edits adds AI tool called "Restyle" (Instagram)YouTube Creator Insider Updates: Promoted Videos and Posts (YouTube) Sign Up for The Weekly Roundup: NewsletterLeave a Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Me on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@danielhillmedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Big news - I have launched an email newsletter featuring a roundup of the week's social media news! Today's episode features the Head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri, sharing insights about Instagram, including how to leverage collab posts for maximum reach, and Story Highlights (hint: I don't like them for several different reasons).Are you ready to unlock the secrets of Instagram's latest features and strategies directly from the head of the platform himself? Join host Daniel Hill in this exciting episode of The Instagram Stories - Social Media News, as he dives into key updates from Instagram, featuring exclusive insights from Adam Mosseri, the driving force behind Instagram's evolution.Daniel kicks off the episode with an exciting announcement about the launch of a new email newsletter designed to complement the podcast, delivering a written summary of the latest social media news straight to your inbox. This newsletter will be your go-to source for staying updated on the ever-changing landscape of social media trends and Instagram features.In a captivating Ask Me Anything segment, Adam Mosseri shares his thoughts on the recent trend of reels being shown to both followers and non-followers, confirming that this strategy aims to maximize reach and visibility for creators. He emphasizes the importance of using Instagram features effectively, reassuring users that they are not obligated to utilize every option available. The discussion also explores the impact of hiding likes on posts, with Adam providing insights that will ease the minds of creators concerned about their engagement metrics.Collaboration is key in the creator economy, and Adam highlights the significant benefits of partnering with larger accounts to enhance reach and visibility. He shares valuable advice on how creators can approach collaborations, ensuring that they initiate discussions with larger accounts to maximize their exposure. This is a must-listen for anyone looking to elevate their social media marketing game.As the episode wraps up, Daniel engages in a light-hearted Q&A with Adam, addressing intriguing questions about Instagram's ownership and Mosseri's leadership principles, particularly his stance on hiring practices and the importance of team dynamics. This episode is packed with social media insights that you won't want to miss!Don't forget to subscribe to the new newsletter for additional updates and insights, and be sure to tune in for more episodes of The Instagram Stories - Social Media News as we continue to explore the latest Instagram news updates and platform updates that shape your social media experience. Join us as we navigate the exciting world of Instagram, TikTok, and beyond!Show Notes:Sign Up for The Weekly Roundup: NewsletterFollow Me on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@danielhillmedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave a Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign Up for The Weekly Roundup: NewsletterLeave a Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Me on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@danielhillmedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠