The Instagram Stories - Social Media News

Welcome to The Instagram Stories! Host Daniel Hill dives into the latest Ask Me Anything with Adam Mosseri, Head of Instagram, to tackle crucial questions about the Instagram algorithm and your content's reach. Adam clarifies if scheduling posts or editing captions after posting truly hurts your reach, and gives a valuable explanation of how Instagram decides who sees your reels first. He also add...

In this special episode, recorded live at the Podcast Movement conference, I sit down with podcast marketing strategist Arielle Nissenblatt to discuss essential strategies for growing your show's audience. Arielle, known for her work with EarBuds Podcast Collective and Podcast Plunge, shares insights from her keynote address, where she and Lauren Passell explored how people define audio content an...

Welcome to The Instagram Stories! In this episode, Daniel Hill breaks down the latest Instagram updates from the Head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri's weekly Ask Me Anything. We tackle pressing questions like whether the platform is switching to paid tiers (spoiler: it's staying free!), the status of the Edits app for desktop, and how to reset your algorithm if you're tired of your current feed. Danie...

Sharpen your Instagram strategy with the latest updates, including Meta's new AI assistant in the Edits app. This episode dives into how this powerful tool analyzes your Instagram account data, offering personalized suggestions on what's trending, why certain videos performed well, and even ideas for hooks, captions, and trending audio. Daniel shares his own test, where the AI accurately identifie...

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, sh...

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 desi...

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 upd...

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...

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 ad...

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...

In this episode of The Instagram Stories - Social Media News , host Daniel Hill breaks down how content ranking actually works across Instagram and YouTube. First, we examine Adam Mosseri's insights on why Instagram ranks content, how separate algorithms power Stories and Reels, and what controls users have over their feeds. Then, we dive into YouTube's recommendation system with Senior Director T...

In this episode of The Instagram Stories - Social Media News , host Daniel Hill breaks down Instagram Head Adam Mosseri's recent Ask Me Anything session. We dive into the most anticipated desktop updates, clarify the real reason why clickable links are restricted in post captions, and explore whether brands face different rules on the platform than individual creators. Plus, we examine practical g...

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...

Podcast Movement NYC - September 17th/18th ( Registration ) Looking for the best weekly social media news podcast to navigate algorithm changes, platform updates, and digital marketing strategies? The Instagram Stories - Social Media News is your essential guide to understanding creator tools, audience growth, and online visibility. Hosted by Daniel Hill, the show breaks down official updates dire...

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 YouT...

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 capt...

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 I...

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 p...

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: Short...

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 abi...

The Head of Instagram answers questions weekly, and on this show, I dissect the answers. On today's episode, we break down who can see what on Instagram - if someone can tell you viewed their profile, if there's a way to know who saved and shared your post or Reel, and if someone sends you a DM you haven't accepted yet, if they can tell you read it. We'll also get in to some reach related question...

People say all the time how much they wish Instagram could go back to the way it was before the algorithm - back when things were chronological and you saw content from only the people you chose to follow. Instagram lets you do that with the "Following" feed. Also you can remove an Instagram follower without them knowing, and Instagram added the ability to replace the audio on any of your existing...

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!   Lea...

Instagram adds the ability to make a Series, linking videos together, and additional languages that videos can automatically be translated into. The Edits team adds custom font support, lyrics as captions, and the ability to search for effects. In the strategy portion of the episode, we get into how to grow long form YouTube by using YouTube Shorts.   Links: Instagram Adds Translations ( Instagram...

Good news - Meta has removed the ability to use AI modify anyone's publicly available Instagram photos! Also the Head of Instagram answers questions about the new AI tools, how to increase reach globally, and how long the shelf life of a Reel is in the recommendations.   Links: The Instagram Stories - Social Media News - VIDEO VERSION !!! My new YouTube Show! ( YouTube ) Instagram: Meta removes In...