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Show Notes: Adam Mosseri on Threads and News (Threads)Instagram working on Early Access to Features (Twitter)Instagram testing adding "Memes" to Reels (Threads)Mindy Thomas (Instagram) and Upload Creative (Website) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Show Notes:Taylor Lorenz is a technology journalist in Los Angeles, CA and author of the new book ⁠Extremely Online: The Untold Story of Fame, Influence, and Power on the Internet⁠. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, the Daily Beast, and many other publications. She is currently a technology columnist for The Washington Post's business section covering online culture and the content creator industry. She was previously a technology reporter for The New York Times business section, The Atlantic, and The Daily Beast. Her writing has appeared in New York magazine, Rolling Stone, Outside magazine, and more. She frequently appears on NBC, CNN, MSNBC, CBS, and the BBC. Lorenz was named to Fortune’s 40 Under 40 list of leaders in Media and Entertainment. Adweek included her in their Young Influentials Who Are Shaping Media, Marketing and Tech listing, stating that Lorenz “contextualizes the internet as we live it.” Town & Country named her to their New Creative Vanguards list of a rising generation of creatives, calling her “The Bob Woodward of the TikTok generation.” In 2023, Lorenz was named tech and media influencer of the year by the World Influencers & Bloggers Association. In this interview, Taylor talks about her new book, Extremely Online: The Untold Story of Fame, Influence, and Power on the Internet - and we discussed: Taylor's goals in writing Extremely OnlineThe most fun part of the book to write (and my favorite parts to read)How she deals with the negativity she receives for her writing and social posts What Taylor thinks will be the biggest trend for online culture 2024Her thoughts on AI and the impact it will have) on internet cultureWhat Taylor thinks it would take to make online culture fun again  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 Says Reels Longer Than 90 Seconds Hurt Distribution (Threads)Instagram Tests Auto-Highlights on Stories for 7 Days (Threads)Instagram's Adam Mosseri says wait an hour before responding to comments (Instagram)TikTok Launches Change Makers Program (TikTok) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.