The Instagram Stories - Social Media News

Delve into the world of Instagram as insights from a Q&A with the platform's head reveal the intricacies of shadow banning. Learn how experimenting with content can enhance engagement amidst declining reach. Discover why video is king for interaction, the impact of editing captions, and how subtitles can dramatically boost views. The discussion also distinguishes between Threads and Instagram's unique purposes, while highlighting the paramount role of shares in measuring success over traditional likes.

Show Notes:Adam Mosseri Interviews a Creator (Instagram)Threads with Columns (Threads)TikTok tests 60-minute video uploads as it continues to take on YouTube (TechCrunch)Interview with Steve Johnson from LifeHacker (YouTube)  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The guest is the Head of Instagram, who offers invaluable insights into social media strategy. He discusses the evolving role of hashtags in enhancing content visibility, advocating for innovation over tradition. The conversation dives into effective engagement tactics based on user feedback, emphasizing the need for creators to experiment with their content. An intriguing segment explores using AI to craft unique bedtime stories for children, blending technology with storytelling, all while ensuring parental ease and educational value.

Show Notes:Meta Verified for Business Adds More Tiers (Meta)Threads Testing Cross-Posting from Instagram (Threads)Threads Adds Total View Count (Threads)Lia Haberman Interview (Full):Lia Haberman is a social media advisor and educator. She consults for brands such as Google, Robert Half and AT&T; runs social workshops for groups such as Macy's Style Crew and the Costume Designers Guild; and teaches social media marketing and influencer marketing at UCLA Extension. She’s been featured on NPR’s Planet Money and quoted in outlets such as in The Washington Post, Business Insider and Ad Age. And every week, she writes a newsletter for 25K+ marketers and creators called ICYMI (In Case You Missed It) to keep everyone up to speed. Follow Lia Haberman:ICYMI Newsletter (⁠Substack⁠)⁠Twitter⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠Instagram⁠  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Show Notes:Court Filing on TikTok Ban (TikTok)  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Show Notes:Universal Music Group and TikTok Announce New Licensing Agreement (UMG)New Stickers in Instagram Stories (Instagram) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Show Notes:Instagram is updating its algorithm to surface more content from smaller, original creators (The Verge) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Show Notes:ByteDance says it won't sell TikTok (Wall Street Journal)Bring Back Vine? (Twitter)Threads Adds Hidden Words (Threads) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Show Notes:Biden signs bill that would ban TikTok if ByteDance fails to sell the app (The Verge)Shou Chew, CEO of TikTok, responds to ban (TikTok)Updates on the Metaverse from Mark Zuckerberg (Instagram)Adam Mosseri talks engagement rates vs. follower count (Instagram) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.