268. April 2026 Marketing Updates: "Instagram Plus" Rollout, TikTok Premium Ads & Reddit Shopping Tools

April's industry updates prove just how quickly the social media landscape is shifting. From long-awaited feature releases to major monetization pushes, platforms are doubling down on performance, visibility, and paid opportunities. In this episode, Emma reveals how Instagram is finally giving creators more control with post-published carousel edits, while also teasing a premium subscription tier that could completely change how we think about reach and conversions. Meanwhile, TikTok and Reddit are leaning heavily into advertising innovation, offering brands new ways to capture attention at high-intent moments and turn engagement into real revenue. You'll also hear about how Pinterest is simplifying paid media with an easier entry point, and LinkedIn is quietly becoming one of the most powerful tools for SEO and AI discoverability through long-form content. The common thread? Social media is no longer just about showing up, it's about strategy, adaptability, and knowing where to invest your time and budget.  Listen in as Emma explains: Why "Instagram Plus" could reshape visibility, conversions, and story strategy How LinkedIn's long-form content boosts AI discoverability and search presence Why paid media expansion across platforms signals a stronger pay-to-play future And much, much more!   Connect with Ninety Five Media: Check out our website: ninetyfivemedia.co  Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/ninety.five.media   Grow your brand's social media presence with us:  Tell us about your business goals and explore how our social media management services can help you reach them! ninetyfivemedia.co/stop-scrolling-start-scaling-inquiry  NEW QUIZ! What if I told you your content isn't converting, your audience isn't engaging, and it feels like too much work - not because you're failing, but because your social media needs a check-up? Take our FREE Social Media Health Check today to: ✅ See where your social media stands today ✅ Identify your growth stage ✅ Discover the next step to level up your results Just because you haven't seen results yet doesn't mean it has to stay that way. We're here to help. Ready to find out how you're doing? Take our free Social Media Health Check: https://courses.ninetyfivemedia.co/social-media-health-check