Instagram has introduced a major update to its profile grid, replacing the familiar square thumbnails with vertical, rectangular images. This change reflects the growing dominance of vertical content on the platform, particularly Reels, and signals a shift in how users showcase their posts. While the update has drawn both praise and criticism, Instagram Chief Adam […]
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Instagram is gearing up for significant changes in 2025, with a strategic focus on creativity, connection, and the integration of AI technology. Adam Mosseri, Head of Instagram, recently outlined the platform’s priorities, signalling opportunities for brands, marketers, and creators to adapt their strategies and capitalise on new features. These upcoming changes are designed to enhance
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Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri has taken steps to address long-standing speculation regarding the platform’s treatment of sponsored content. In a recent update within his new educational series on Instagram, Mosseri debunked the myth that Instagram penalises posts tagged as sponsored. The CEO clarified that marking content as sponsored does not trigger any reach penalties or
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Looking to fine-tune your Instagram strategy and give your content a little extra push? Instagram chief Adam Mosseri recently shared some valuable tips in his weekly Q&A session on IG Stories that could help you do just that. While these insights might not revolutionise your reach overnight, they offer practical tweaks that can help boost
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Instagram is shifting its focus from traditional metrics like followers and likes to a new primary metric: views. This change, which has been in the works for months, reflects a broader transformation in how Instagram’s algorithms and user behaviour interact, with significant implications for content creators. The Shift To Views Instagram has long been a
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Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, has recently highlighted the importance of “sends per reach” in determining the visibility of content on the platform. The metric measures how often users share posts via direct messages (DMs), and Mosseri has increasingly emphasised its significance in various discussions and interviews. The focus on send rates reflects Instagram’s
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At the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity this week, Meta has introduced a suite of AI-driven tools designed to enhance business growth, engagement on Threads, and unlock creativity. AI Chatbots on Messenger One of the highlights is the introduction of AI chat features on Messenger, built with Meta’s latest large language model, LLaMa 3.
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Instagram is currently testing a new advertising feature that has stirred significant controversy among its users. Traditionally, Instagram has allowed users to swipe or scroll past adverts that appear in their main feed, Stories, and Reels. However, this new feature, dubbed “ad break,” forces users to watch ads without the option to skip them, which
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Meta is expanding its Verification for Business subscription package, introducing three new tiers. The expansion introduces new elements and higher-priced tiers designed to cater to a broader range of business needs. The updated tiers aim to offer more flexibility and advanced features, ensuring businesses can enhance their credibility and engagement on Meta’s platforms. Meta Newsroom
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Instagram has recently updated its approach to how hashtags influence discovery on the platform, marking a shift from showing a “Top Posts” feed to broadening user access to a more comprehensive search results page. The change mirrors the user experience in the Explore section, where various elements such as profiles, audio, places, and Reels related
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