The Instagram Stories - Social Media News

On this episode of The Instagram Stories, I'm breaking down the latest insights from Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, on how creators can maximize their reach and understand Instagram ranking. This is part four in his series, where Adam shares three key pieces of advice: first, focus on engagement rates, not just total views or likes. He explains that Instagram uses proxies like watch time, shares, and likes to determine interest, so understanding the *rate* (percentage of people who liked or shared after seeing your content) is crucial. I'll also walk you through where to find these insights on your own posts, showing you how skip rate, share rate, and like rate are ranked in order of importance for your reach. Adam's second piece of advice is to experiment. What resonates today might not resonate tomorrow, so keep trying new things. He even mentions `trial reels` as a low-pressure way to test content with non-followers. His third tip is about post frequency: while more posts can mean more reach, it's vital to find a sustainable rhythm to avoid burnout. We also tackle listener questions, starting with an update on the `Edits app beta` for desktop. Adam confirms it's rolling out to a limited number of creators, and I'm personally eager to get my hands on it! For `Instagram Stories`, we discuss `automatic subtitles`. While they're not automatic, Adam demonstrates how easy it is to add them using the `caption sticker` from your sticker tray, giving creators the choice. I recommend adding subtitles to all your content, including song lyrics. Other questions covered include whether Instagram `boosts specific genres` like art or food (Adam says no, it's about user interest), if `blocking someone harms your reach` (it doesn't), or if `deleting old videos or archiving` them affects current reach (also no). We clarify the `restrict feature`, explaining that restricted users can comment, but only you see it unless you approve, and they won't know they're restricted. Finally, Adam addresses using an `old account` to start posting again, advising not to overreact if the first few posts underperform as the algorithm warms up. We wrap up with a look at Meta's new `Muse Charm` hardware and how it can interact with your Instagram account. If you found these insights helpful, follow the show and leave a review! Links:Instagram: Guide to Ranking (Instagram) The Equipment I Use:Microphone: Shure MV7+ USB-C & XLR Podcast Dynamic Mic with Stand (Amazon)Headphones: Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds (Amazon)Laptop: Dell Latitude 7320 Detachable Detachable 2-in-1 Laptop Tablet Touch | 13" (Amazon)Phone: Samsung S25 Ultra with S-Pen included (Amazon)  Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts Connect with me on Instagram: @danielhillmediaConnect with me on Threads: @danielhillmediaConnect with me on YouTube: @danielhill_media Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode, I'm breaking down the biggest social media updates for creators from the recent Meta Connect and Made on YouTube events, plus a key Instagram strategy to boost organic engagement. First, we dive into the Meta Connect announcements, where Mark Zuckerberg unveiled Muse, their new AI personal agent with voice and real-time video capabilities. This "personal superintelligence" is designed to help users accomplish goals, and Meta is exploring a novel business model where Muse helps people make money through transactions, a significant shift from their usual approach. We also cover Meta's new glasses, including enhanced privacy features, private processing for AI, FDA-cleared hearing aids for mild to moderate hearing loss, camera-free audio glasses, Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3, and even VR glasses that offer a private cinema or workstation.Next, we shift to the Made on YouTube event, focusing on new creator tools coming to YouTube Studio. You'll hear about Ask Studio expanding to mobile, which I've found incredibly useful for generating thumbnails and scripts. YouTube is also rolling out A/B testing for videos and Shorts, new Research and Insights destinations, Dynamic Thumbnails, and conversational editing for Shorts, all designed to help improve content performance and discover new audiences.Finally, for our strategy segment, Steven Adams from Emplifi shares insights from their new report on Instagram collab posts. The data shows that letting creators publish the post (accepted collaborations) drives significantly higher organic reach and engagement, especially in retail and e-commerce, with over five times more shares for authentic content. The report also highlights that focusing on Reels for engagement is far more effective than carousels in these partnerships. I'll link to the full Emplifi report in the show notes. Thanks for listening! Follow the show and leave a review if these updates helped you think about your content strategy. Links:Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Connect Roundup (Instagram)Meta Connect 2026 (YouTube)YouTube: MadeOn YouTube 2026: Shorts Series, Video A/B testing, Shopping Updates & more | Creator Roundup (YouTube)Emplifi: Instagram collab posts drive higher organic engagement across brand sizes (Emplifi)  Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts Connect with me on Instagram: @danielhillmediaConnect with me on Threads: @danielhillmediaConnect with me on YouTube: @danielhill_media The Equipment I Use:Microphone: Shure MV7+ USB-C & XLR Podcast Dynamic Mic with Stand (Amazon)Headphones: Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds (Amazon)Laptop: Dell Latitude 7320 Detachable Detachable 2-in-1 Laptop Tablet Touch | 13" (Amazon)Phone: Samsung S25 Ultra with S-Pen included (Amazon)   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Meta introduces its "Meta One" unified subscription tier and previews the upcoming "Edits+" feature. Threads launches new podcast integration tools, Instagram’s head explains algorithm controls, and growth strategist Maral Sattar shares tips for turning podcast content into engaging social clips. In this episode of The Instagram Stories, host Daniel Hill breaks down the latest platform updates and social media strategies: Meta One Launch: Meta bundles individual subscription plans across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp into a single "Meta One" package offering enhanced AI features and new tools like links in Reels. Edits+ Preview: A first look at the upcoming Edits+ creator tools, featuring expanded cloud storage for cross-device project backups and additional Meta AI credits. Threads for Podcasters: New features for creators on Threads, including podcast profile banners, episode pickers, tappable link cards, and built-in reach insights. Instagram Algorithm Insights: Adam Mosseri shares three practical tools users can leverage to control their feed and tune their recommendations. Podcast Growth Strategy: Growth strategist Miral Sattar drops by to discuss faceless content tactics, B-roll utilization, and how to structure short-form video hooks for maximum listener conversion. Links:Meta: Introducing Meta One: A Subscription Service With More Features and AI to Create, Connect, and Stand Out (Meta)Edits: Edits Plus: Coming Soon! (Instagram)Threads: Threads Expands Podcast Toolkit for Creators and Listeners (FB)Instagram: Part 3 of Ranking series - The controls you have to shape your experience (Instagram)  Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts Connect with me on Instagram: @danielhillmediaConnect with me on Threads: @danielhillmediaConnect with me on YouTube: @danielhill_media The Equipment I Use:Microphone: Shure MV7+ USB-C & XLR Podcast Dynamic Mic with Stand (Amazon)Headphones: Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds (Amazon)Laptop: Dell Latitude 7320 Detachable Detachable 2-in-1 Laptop Tablet Touch | 13" (Amazon)Phone: Samsung S25 Ultra with S-Pen included (Amazon)   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The Instagram Stories - Social Media News, host Daniel Hill breaks down Instagram Head Adam Mosseri's latest Q&A insights, addressing long-form video plans, account handle impacts, and algorithm updates. Plus, creator Bailey shares a step-by-step tutorial on using the Edits app to streamline video workflow.Are Reels getting replaced by long-form video? Does your Instagram handle actually impact your reach? On this episode of The Instagram Stories - Social Media News, host Daniel Hill unpacks recent Q&A responses from Adam Mosseri on algorithm ranking, monetization glitches, and account handle optimization. Later in the show, creator Bailey walks through how to edit high-performing videos using the Edits app. Podcast Movement NYC - September 17th/18th (Registration) Key topics include:Long-Form Video Plans: Adam Mosseri clarifies Instagram's stance on long-form content versus short-form Reels.Handle vs. Name Optimization: Why your handle isn't a growth hack, but the searchable name field is.Algorithm & Account Ranking: Upcoming creator resources explaining how Instagram ranks content and how to manage your reach.Edits App Tutorial: Creator Bailey MacNinch shares a step-by-step process for removing dead space, adding text overlays, and styling captions using the Edits app. Links:Podcast Movement NYC - September 17th/18th (Registration)Edit Video Using the Edits App (Instagram)  Podcast Movement NYC - September 17th/18th (Registration)  Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts Connect with me on Instagram: @danielhillmediaConnect with me on Threads: @danielhillmediaConnect with me on YouTube: @danielhill_media The Equipment I Use:Microphone: Shure MV7+ USB-C & XLR Podcast Dynamic Mic with Stand (Amazon)Headphones: Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds (Amazon)Laptop: Dell Latitude 7320 Detachable Detachable 2-in-1 Laptop Tablet Touch | 13" (Amazon)Phone: Samsung S25 Ultra with S-Pen included (Amazon)   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The Instagram Stories - Social Media News, host Daniel Hill breaks down major updates across Meta, Instagram, and YouTube. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg introduces "Muse," a new 24/7 personal AI assistant designed to tackle real-world tasks, manage schedules, and automate workflows. Plus, Instagram Head Adam Mosseri shares two big updates: a new profile feature that allows you to add tagged posts directly to your main grid, and part two of his deep dive into how Instagram's ranking algorithm prioritizes originality, recency, and fresh creators. Finally, YouTube rolls out a new AI tool for YouTube Shorts that gives creators actionable feedback on hooks, pacing, and visuals before hitting publish.Key Topics Covered:Meta Introduces Muse: Mark Zuckerberg announces Meta's new personal AI agent, highlighting its privacy-first architecture, task automation capabilities, and subscription tiers.Instagram Grid Feature: Adam Mosseri explains how users can now pin tagged photos and videos straight to their main profile grid.YouTube Shorts AI Feedback: A look at YouTube's new pre-publish AI review tool designed to analyze pacing, hooks, and engagement for Shorts creators.Instagram Algorithm Ranking Part 2: Breakdowns on how Instagram defines originality, evaluates recency, auditions new creators, and scales its AI models. Links:Meta: Muse - AI Personal Assistant (Instagram)Instagram: Tagged Content to Profile (Instagram)YouTube: Get Feedback on Shorts Before Publishing (YouTube)  Podcast Movement NYC - September 17th/18th (Registration)  Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts Connect with me on Instagram: @danielhillmediaConnect with me on Threads: @danielhillmediaConnect with me on YouTube: @danielhill_media The Equipment I Use:Microphone: Shure MV7+ USB-C & XLR Podcast Dynamic Mic with Stand (Amazon)Headphones: Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds (Amazon)Laptop: Dell Latitude 7320 Detachable Detachable 2-in-1 Laptop Tablet Touch | 13" (Amazon)Phone: Samsung S25 Ultra with S-Pen included (Amazon)   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The Instagram Stories - Social Media News, host Daniel Hill shares five key insights from the Creator Economy Live conference in Manhattan. On the creator side, learn why reliability drives repeat brand partnerships, how to handle underperforming posts, and why reaching out to past clients unlocks quick revenue. For brand marketers, the episode highlights strategies for keeping long-term creator collaborations fresh and methods for spotting genuine audience engagement.Discover actionable strategies for earning more from brand deals and building stronger partnerships. On the creator side, learn why professionalism keeps brands coming back, what to do when a high-effort post gets low engagement, and how reaching out to past clients can unlock immediate revenue. On the brand side, learn how to keep long-term creator partnerships fresh and how to identify creators with genuinely engaged communities. Podcast Movement NYC - September 17th/18th (Registration) Key Topics CoveredBrand Deals & Professionalism: Why creativity gets you the deal, but responsiveness and reliability keep brands hiring you.Low Views Strategy: Practical steps for managing underperforming content and leveraging Close Friends to boost engagement.Monetization & Pitching: How tapping into your existing network and past email history drives fast revenue.Sustaining Partnerships: Creative approaches for keeping long-term brand collaborations engaging without becoming repetitive.Audience Authenticity: Key signals brands use to evaluate real community engagement in comment sections. Podcast Movement NYC - September 17th/18th (Registration) Links:Creator Economy Live (Registration)Podcast Movement NYC - September 17th/18th (Registration)  Podcast Movement NYC - September 17th/18th (Registration)  Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts Connect with me on Instagram: @danielhillmediaConnect with me on Threads: @danielhillmediaConnect with me on YouTube: @danielhill_media The Equipment I Use:Microphone: Shure MV7+ USB-C & XLR Podcast Dynamic Mic with Stand (Amazon)Headphones: Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds (Amazon)Laptop: Dell Latitude 7320 Detachable Detachable 2-in-1 Laptop Tablet Touch | 13" (Amazon)Phone: Samsung S25 Ultra with S-Pen included (Amazon) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Meta settles landmark teen safety case; YouTube redefines "Qualified Views"; Instagram tests AI First Draft editor; TikTok rates strategy hacks. Meta agrees to a historic $17 billion child safety settlement with US attorneys general, forcing major changes for teen accounts on Instagram and Facebook. In this episode of The Instagram Stories - Social Media News, host Daniel Hill breaks down Meta’s new 2-hour daily time limits, non-personalized feed toggles, and nighttime app locks. Plus, we examine YouTube’s new exposure-based view model and how Creator Insider’s René Ritchie defines "engaged views" versus standard impressions. We also cover Instagram's new iOS editing tool "First Draft" and break down TikTok’s "Tok or Flop" strategy tips. Podcast Movement NYC - September 17th/18th (Registration) Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Meta Child Safety Settlement & Teen Account Restrictions: Meta's agreement with state AGs introduces 2-hour daily usage caps, compulsory non-personalized feeds, age verification rules, and late-night (midnight–6 AM) account lockouts on Instagram and Facebook. YouTube View Count Update: René Ritchie explains YouTube's shift to exposure-based views from the first frame, detailing the exact difference between a view, an engaged view, and a thumbnail impression for long-form and Shorts. Instagram Reels "First Draft" Feature: How Instagram’s new iOS editing tool automatically cuts pauses and trims raw video clips to accelerate your Reels workflow. TikTok "Talk or Flop" Strategy: Ratings from the TikTok UK/Ireland team on using #FYP, post-publishing comment engagement, the TikTok Creative Center, boosting posts, and deleting old videos. Podcast Industry Events: Details on Podcast Movement at Terminal 5 in New York City (Sept 17–18).   Links: Meta: All the ways Instagram and Facebook are changing for teens (The Verge) YouTube: New! Updates to Public View Counts & Engaged Views Explained (YouTube) Instagram: First Draft on Instagram App (Instagram) TikTok: Hacks from the TikTok team - Tok or Flop (TikTok)   Podcast Movement NYC - September 17th/18th (Registration)     Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts   Connect with me on Instagram: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on Threads: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on YouTube: @danielhill_media   The Equipment I Use: Microphone: Shure MV7+ USB-C & XLR Podcast Dynamic Mic with Stand (Amazon) Headphones: Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds (Amazon) Laptop: Dell Latitude 7320 Detachable Detachable 2-in-1 Laptop Tablet Touch | 13" (Amazon) Phone: Samsung S25 Ultra with S-Pen included (Amazon) Podcast Movement NYC - September 17th/18th (Registration)   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stuck at 200 views on TikTok? In this episode of The Instagram Stories - Social Media News, host Daniel Hill reveals how to break out of TikTok’s 200 view jail using the app’s Creator Search Insights tool. Discover how keyword optimization, on-screen text, and script placement help the TikTok algorithm properly index your content for higher reach. Plus, we cover major platform updates across YouTube, Instagram, and Google: How to Get Out of TikTok 200 View Jail: Step-by-step strategy to fix low view counts, find trending search terms, and signal the algorithm. Google Search Profiles Updates: Google drastically lowers subscriber and follower requirements (down to 35K) for creators to manage their official Search Profile. YouTube "Qualified Views" Demystified: What actually counts as a view vs. an engaged view for YouTube Shorts and long-form monetization. Instagram Collab Post Strategy: Why waiting 24 hours to accept a collaboration invite can double your Reel’s reach and engagement. Editing Apps & Algorithm Penalties: Adam Mosseri clarifies if CapCut, Templify, or external video editors suppress your Instagram reach (and the watermark rule you must avoid).   Links: YouTube: New! Practice Mode, Copyright Email, Qualified Views, and Search Profiles Update (YouTube) All Social Media Platforms: What Counts As a View (Social Media Today) Instagram: Editing In Other Apps (Instagram) TikTok: Getting Out of 200 View TikTok Jail (TikTok) Instagram: Strategy for Collab Posts (Instagram)         Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts   Connect with me on Instagram: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on Threads: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on YouTube: @danielhill_media   The Equipment I Use: Microphone: Shure MV7+ USB-C & XLR Podcast Dynamic Mic with Stand (Amazon) Headphones: Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds (Amazon) Laptop: Dell Latitude 7320 Detachable Detachable 2-in-1 Laptop Tablet Touch | 13" (Amazon) Phone: Samsung S25 Ultra with S-Pen included (Amazon)     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The Instagram Stories - Social Media News, host Daniel Hill breaks down key takeaways from Instagram Head Adam Mosseri's recent Q&A. Learn the design history behind Instagram’s new wordmark logo and whether the main app icon is due for a redesign. We also tackle common growth and algorithm myths—including whether switching to a business account hurts your reach, if editing captions resets post performance, and whether third-party scheduling tools penalize your visibility. Plus, explore strategic tips for testing content with Trial Reels, updates on the upcoming Series feature, and step-by-step navigation for managing blocked accounts. Key Topics Covered: Instagram Wordmark Redesign: Why Adam Mosseri says the new logo nod to the 2016 script style and what's next for the app icon. Algorithm & Reach Myths: The truth about Business vs. Creator accounts, editing captions post-publish, and using third-party schedulers. Trial Reels & Series Features: Best practices for testing video hooks without spamming your feed, plus updates on Instagram's short-form Series format. Account Controls & App Settings: How to check your blocked list and story-hiding settings directly in the app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

YouTube has increased the requirements to be part of the YouTube Partner Program. It feels like they've moved the goal posts for small creators. In this episode, we discuss the new requirements and get into a bit about why they've made this change. Additionally, Instagram has updated some of their design elements, and a new post from the @creators account helps you think strategically about your Instagram captions. Links: YouTube: Updates to the YouTube Partner Program (YouTube) YouTube: YouTube Partner Program Changes - Explained (YouTube) Instagram: Built to celebrate creativity: the new Instagram brand identity (Meta Blog) Instagram: Strategy for Captions (Instagram)         Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts   Connect with me on Instagram: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on Threads: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on YouTube: @danielhill_media   The Equipment I Use: Microphone: Shure MV7+ USB-C & XLR Podcast Dynamic Mic with Stand (Amazon) Headphones: Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds (Amazon) Laptop: Dell Latitude 7320 Detachable Detachable 2-in-1 Laptop Tablet Touch | 13" (Amazon) Phone: Samsung S25 Ultra with S-Pen included (Amazon)     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When you create content with someone, you can post it as a "collab" - meaning it appears in both of your follower's feeds, and you can both respond to comments and see the analytics to know how it performs. The Head of Instagram explains how collab posts work, along with answers about using a logo or a photo as a profile picture, changing the order of posts on your Instagram grid, and translated posts into other languages.   Links: The Instagram Stories - Video Version (YouTube)     Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts   Connect with me on Instagram: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on Threads: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on YouTube: @danielhill_media   The Equipment I Use: Microphone: Shure MV7+ USB-C & XLR Podcast Dynamic Mic with Stand (Amazon) Headphones: Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds (Amazon) Laptop: Dell Latitude 7320 Detachable Detachable 2-in-1 Laptop Tablet Touch | 13" (Amazon) Phone: Samsung S25 Ultra with S-Pen included (Amazon)   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Creating thumbnails is hard. Thankfully YouTube Studio now includes the ability to generate them automatically using AI. Also, the YouTube team added the ability to add a thumbnail to Shorts on the desktop - something that's been needed for a long time! The Head of Instagram explains how to hide content from your followers, plus we get into video editing tips from creators.   Links: YouTube: Shorts Thumbnails, Generative Thumbnails, Communities Features (YouTube) Instagram: Video Editing Tips From Creators on Edits (Instagram Blog) Edits: Audio Effects in the App (Instagram) Instagram:Can I Hide My Stories from My Followers? (Instagram)         Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts   Connect with me on Instagram: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on Threads: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on YouTube: @danielhill_media   The Equipment I Use: Microphone: Shure MV7+ USB-C & XLR Podcast Dynamic Mic with Stand (Amazon) Headphones: Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds (Amazon) Laptop: Dell Latitude 7320 Detachable Detachable 2-in-1 Laptop Tablet Touch | 13" (Amazon) Phone: Samsung S25 Ultra with S-Pen included (Amazon)     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Have you ever experienced the situation when you accidentally like an old Instagram post someone made? If you unlike it immediately, will they know? The Head of Instagram explains the difference between how phone notifications work vs. Instagram in-app notifications. Also, I share my favorite takeaway from the Creator Economy Live event for when an Instagram post flops, the Edits team adds the ability to share directly to Stories, and the musical artist Sombr shares his songwriting process where he only writes song snippets to see what performs well before writing the rest of the song.   Links: Instagram: What happens when you like someone's old Instagram post? (Instagram) Edits: Edits adds the ability to share to Stories, plus more (Instagram) Strategy: Sombr explains his A/B testing songwriting process (TikTok) YouTube: The Video Version of This Show (YouTube)         Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts   Connect with me on Instagram: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on Threads: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on YouTube: @danielhill_media   The Equipment I Use: Microphone: Shure MV7+ USB-C & XLR Podcast Dynamic Mic with Stand (Amazon) Headphones: Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds (Amazon) Laptop: Dell Latitude 7320 Detachable Detachable 2-in-1 Laptop Tablet Touch | 13" (Amazon) Phone: Samsung S25 Ultra with S-Pen included (Amazon)     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On Mondays we dive into what the Head of Instagram shared on his weekly Ask Me Anything videos. This week he answers a bunch of questions about Reach, including if removing unwanted followers will help and if turning your account to private temporarily then back to public will help.   Links:   Creator Live East event - July 29th - NYC (Register) - Use code "INSTASTORIESPOD20" for 20% off!   Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts   Connect with me on Instagram: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on Threads: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on YouTube: @danielhill_media   Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Meta team announced Muse Image, the company’s first image generation model from Meta Superintelligence Labs. Also the Edits team added the ability to automatically generate bilingual captions, and the Head of Instagram explains how to create a shared collection. In the strategy section of the episode, we get into the value of cross-posting Reels to Facebook and how to use YouTube Shorts to create an engaged community.   Links: Meta: Introducing Muse Image: Image Generation Built for Your World (Meta) Edits: Bilingual Captions Now Available (Instagram) Instagram: Shared Collections (Instagram) Instagram: Cross-Posting Reels to Facebook (Instagram) YouTube: Use Shorts to Grow Channel - Build a Fanbase (YouTube)   Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts   Connect with me on Instagram: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on Threads: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on YouTube: @danielhill_media   Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Google adds Search Profiles for creators who have over 100,000 followers, YouTube posts get music, and the YouTube team explains how to get started with YouTube Shorts. Also the Threads team has been improving live chats, and the Head of Instagram explains how to handle a post that doesn't perform well - should you take it down and repost it immediately, or leave it up? If you are interested in sponsoring the show, send me a DM! I'd love to chat. @danielhillmedia   Links: YouTube: Google Search Profiles (YouTube) Threads: Live Chats Getting a Glow-Up (Threads) YouTube: Getting Started on YouTube Shorts (YouTube) Instagram: Should you delete and repost if something flopped? (Instagram)   Wednesday Waffle: Find if your email password has been breached (Emailosint.org) Remove your email address from Emailosint.org (Emailosint.org)   Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts   Connect with me on Instagram: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on Threads: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on YouTube: @danielhill_media   Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

If you find this show valuable or helpful, would you mind leaving a review? It doesn't cost anything and it's greatly appreciated. Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts Today on the show, the Head of Instagram answers questions like "how do I find the setting to add more captions to the carousel?", "how do I know when someone specific posts?" and "do you ever just stop adding features to Instagram and Edits?"   Links: Instagram: Testing More Ways to Access Your Algorithm (Instagram)     Connect with me on Instagram: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on Threads: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on YouTube: @danielhill_media   Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Head of Instagram announced on Threads that the Instagram app is now available for Samsung TVs. Also, the Instagram team announced on Friday that carousels now support multiple captions - so you can make one caption per slide. In today's episode, the Head of Instagram answers questions about Reach, Engagement, Stories, and short form vs. long form video. Links: Instagram: App Now Available on Samsung TVs (Threads)   Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts   Connect with me on Instagram: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on Threads: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on YouTube: @danielhill_media   Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Head of Instagram explains how to re-order your grid, explains that editing a post after publishing does not hurt performance, and explains about the AI they're building in Edits to help you make better videos - and maybe even do the video editing for you. He also answers questions about turning off follower count, and customizing your algorithm to affect the content you see from people you've chosen to follow.   Links:    Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts   Connect with me on Instagram: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on Threads: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on YouTube: @danielhill_media   Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Instagram announced today they are bringing Customization of Your Algorithm to the main feed- you can see the topics Instagram thinks you're interested in, and change them. You can access Your Algorithm by navigating to Reels or Explore and tapping the icon in the upper right corner (the two lines with hearts). Also 3 tips for sharing content on Threads, plus a roundup of the latest YouTube news.   Links: Instagram: Customization of Your Algorithm to Main Feed (Instagram) Threads: 3 Things Creators Should Be Doing on Threads (Instagram) YouTube: Creator Roundup: Unique Reach, Live Countdown Stickers, Updates to Shorts Remix & more (YouTube)   Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts   Connect with me on Instagram: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on Threads: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on YouTube: @danielhill_media   Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the new “Reorder your grid” feature, you can now rearrange content on your main profile grid. It's been a long time coming. Also the Head of Instagram answers questions about creators using Instants, Translation, the sweet spot for length of Reels, and more. Links:    Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts   Connect with me on Instagram: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on Threads: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on YouTube: @danielhill_media   Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today the YouTube team adds the ability to talk to the AI in YouTube Studio and have it remember, Instagram gives more details about Instagram Plus, Adam Mosseri answers why the same Reel posted twice performs differently, and a TikTok creator shares a strategy for getting more views.   Links: YouTube: AI Labels, Ask Studio History, Nano Banana Effect Maker (YouTube) Instagram: Instagram Plus (Instagram) Instagram: Same Reel Performing Differently (Instagram) Instagram: DM Sticker in Stories (Instagram) TikTok: How To Get More Views (TikTok)   Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts   Connect with me on Instagram: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on Threads: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on YouTube: @danielhill_media   Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Head of Instagram announced the teleprompter feature from Edits is now in the Instagram app, then answers questions about when the Edits desktop app is coming, the best times to post, whether or not to have 2 Instagram accounts or just one.   Links: Instagram: Instagram introduces teleprompter tool  (Social Media Today)   Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts   Connect with me on Instagram: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on Threads: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on YouTube: @danielhill_media   Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Head of Product at Meta, Naomi Gleit, announces new Subscription options at Meta, Rene Ritchie from the YouTube Creator Insider team explains the new AI Remix feature inside YouTube Shorts, and Adam Mosseri explains how to understand Instagram's insights.   Links: Meta: Subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, and Meta (Instagram) Meta: Facebook launches a ‘Plus’ subscription that gives you extra features (The Verge) YouTube: Gemini Omni in Shorts Remix - Creator Newsflash (YouTube) Instagram: Insights, engagement rates and connected versus unconnected reach (Instagram)   Wednesday Waffle: My video connecting Mike Schur to Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional to Taylor Swift (Instagram) Links:        Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts   Connect with me on Instagram: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on Threads: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on YouTube: @danielhill_media   Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Head of Instagram's weekly Ask Me Anything sessions are always full of great info, and this week is no exception. We talk about how to use Trial Reels, what to do if someone is harassing you by creating fake accounts, and some feature suggestions including a dislike button and why Instagram won't let you see who shared your content.   Links:   Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts   Connect with me on Instagram: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on Threads: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on YouTube: @danielhill_media   Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today's episode is focused on YouTube - they're rolling out carousel posts in YouTube Shorts, plus a new co-viewing metric for YouTube TV watchers. There's also an interview with Daniel Wall of YouTube's Behind the Wall channel, talking about how to know when it's time to hire a team and who to look for. At the end I do Wednesday Waffle where I make a prediction about the item of the summer. Links:  YouTube: Music for Image Posts and Carousels in the Shorts Feed (YouTube) YouTube: Unique Reach: A new co-viewing metric in Analytics (YouTube) YouTube: How does YouTube count co-viewing? (YouTube) YouTube: Daniel Wall - No Perfect Path for Creators (YouTube) YouTube: Daniel Wall Interviewing Ryan Tedder (YouTube) Wednesday Waffle: 80's Headphones (Amazon)       Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts   Connect with me on Instagram: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on Threads: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on YouTube: @danielhill_media   Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How does Instagram Instants compare to Snapchat and BeReal? Can you turn off Instants? The Head of Instagram answers those questions plus busts a myth about using DMs to increase reach and more on today's episode. Links: SNL - BeReal (YouTube)   Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts   Connect with me on Instagram: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on Threads: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on YouTube: @danielhill_media   Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Instagram rolls out Instants, and I started using it! Mark Zuckerberg announced encrypted AI conversations, plus how to use Edits to link directly to Reels, and advice on the questions to ask when a piece of content does not perform well.   Links:   Instagram: Introducing Instants! (Instagram) Meta AI: Encrypted AI Conversations (Threads) Edits: Reels and Account Linking Inside Videos (Instagram) YouTube: Emmanuel Acho of Speakeasy with Creator Advice (YouTube) Wednesday Waffle - Download Instagram Content (Save-Free.com)   Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts   Connect with me on Instagram: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on Threads: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on YouTube: @danielhill.media   Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Head of Instagram explains why you may have lost followers last week, how long a Reel should be, and how to prevent people from leaving your Reels after 5 seconds. He also discusses feature suggestions including a faster, simpler way to organize a carousel, plus Trial Reels being available on desktop (yay!)   Links: Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts   Connect with me on Instagram: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on Threads: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on YouTube: @danielhill.media   Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Threads team continues to add features, and this one is important - being able to send DMs from your laptop (or desktop). Now you finally can! Also the Edits team has some new features, including one called "Fuse" that I really like, and we get into Edits features to help you with your workflow. Lastly the YouTube Creator Insider team interviews Adam Savage from the TV show "Mythbusters" all about his strategy. Links:   Threads: DMs from the Web! (Threads) Threads: Trending Topics Expands to More Countries (Threads) Edits: Updates to Captions and New Effects (Instagram) Edits: Customize Your Edits Workspace (Instagram) YouTube: Interview with Adam Savage from Mythbusters on Strategy (YouTube)   Wednesday Waffle: Valley Heat (Podcast) Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts Connect with me on Instagram: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on Threads: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on YouTube: @danielhill.media Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Head of Instagram does his weekly Ask Me Anything, answering questions like "can I still post memes on Instagram?" and "tips for meme accounts to stay original?". He also talks about the most common traits in successful creators and if Instagram Verification prevents you from having your account suspended.   Links: Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts Connect with me on Instagram: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on Threads: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on YouTube: @danielhill.media Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.