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The YouTube Creator Insider team shares some updates about Creator Studio, plus a deep dive on the Hype feature - what it is and how it works. Additionally Adam Mosseri, CEO of Instagram, stops by to explain that the Instagram algorithm looks at total watch time, regardless of how long a video is, Instagram has a new blog post giving details on how they ensure small creators get their work seen, a...

The Head of Instagram answers a question about scheduling an Instagram Story, saying it's not possible. Technically it's not possible from the Instagram app, but you can do in the Meta Business Suite. Additionally, Kirsti Lang from the Buffer team stops by to share their analytics data on the best time to post to Instagram. Show Notes: Show Notes: Interview with Kirsti: ( Audio Version )  ( Video...

Instagram announced some updates for the DM inbox, including the ability to translate messages and share music. Additionally, the Head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri, shares some strategy for how to think about Reels Trials, and then Kirsti Lang from Buffer stops by to share the data on what kinds of posts perform best on Instagram. Show Notes: New Ways to Stay Close to Your Crew in IG DMs ( Instagram...

Today's show has an update from the Facebook team on how they're handling Live Video going forward, plus the YouTube team shares an update on Android/iOS parity. Then the Head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri, shares insights on the algorithm and how changes to it are handled. Show Notes: Updating Our Facebook Live Video Storage Policy ( Facebook ) Shorts Text to Speech on iOS and Android and Updated Pr...

TikTok is back in the App Stores in the United States, the YouTube team is rolling out a new generative AI video tool to create clips of anything you want, and the Head of Instagram explains how to maximize reach on Instagram. Show Notes:   TikTok Available To Download in App Stores ( Twitter ) VEO 2 Coming to YouTube Shorts ( YouTube ) Instagram Testing a Button Next to Comments ( Threads ) 30 En...

Today the CEO of YouTube shares the latest info on the platform for 2025, plus how to download TikTok if you deleted it and Elon Musk answers a question about if he would buy TikTok. Show Notes: YouTube CEO Neal Mohan on his 4 big bets for 2025 ( YouTube ) YouTube Partnering with Repurpose.io to give 3 free months ( Twitter ) Download TikTok in the US ( TikTok.com ) Elon Musk on TikTok - 19:00 min...

The Head of Instagram answers questions about the new Edits app, explains how the algorithm treats likes vs. saves, and gives some insights about the Instagram Creator Bonuses (hint: I don't like the answer and I have stats to show why). Show Notes: Meta posts big profit, aims to take AI lead ( AFP ) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection...

Today's episode features the Head of Instagram explaining how ranking works for Stories and why only your followers will see your Stories. Additionally Adam Mosseri answers questions about Story Highlights, 3 Minute Reels, the new video editing app Edits, and more. Show Notes:   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal d...

TikTok gets a 75 day extension because of President Trump's Executive Order, the YouTube team shares some updates, WhatsApp will let you cross post your Story to Instagram and Facebook, the Head of Instagram explains what you need to do for your content to be recommended, and Threads is starting to get ads.  Show Notes: White House in talks to have Oracle and U.S. investors take over TikTok ( NPR...

Today the Head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri, shares Tips and Tricks for Reels, gives an explanation on how the Instagram algorithm works in 2025, and talks about how often you should post. I start something called "The Wednesday Waffle" where I talk about another topic at the end of the show. Show Notes: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collecti...

TikTok was shut down but now it's back! Instagram announces a new video editing app for mobile, plus Reels up to 3 minutes and a redesigned profile grid. What a time to be alive! Show Notes: Instagram announces a new profile grid ( Instagram ) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Supreme Court announces its ruling to uphold the TikTok ban, the CEO of TikTok, Shou Chew shares a message and the Head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri, shares a new Reels feature to help you connect with your friends. Show Notes: Supreme Court OKs TikTok Shutdown ( Wall Street Journal ) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of pe...

Today on the show, I share the latest news on the TikTok ban, and play answers from the Head of Instagram about Community Notes, how long Reels can be, getting rid of Story Highlights, and more.   Show Notes: TikTok Prepares for Immediate Shut-Off in the U.S. on Sunday ( The Information ) Note - this is behind a paywall TikTok Will Reportedly Shut Down Its App Completely on Sunday ( Gizmodo ) How...

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments from TikTok's lawyers last week, and the head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri, shares the platform's goals for 2025.   Show Notes: Supreme Court Hearing ( YouTube ) Adam Mosseri on Instagram's Goals in 2025 ( Instagram ) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mark Zuckerburg annouced some major changes across Meta, including opening up the platforms to political content, and replacing Fact Checkers with Community Notes. What does that mean for Creators? Adam Mosseri weighs in. Show Notes: Mark Zuckerburg Announces Updates for Meta ( Instagram ) Adam Mosseri Explains What Updates Mean for Creators ( Instagram ) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....

Today on the show, the Head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri, talks about what to do if you're feeling burned out. Additionally we get an update on a President Trump social media post about TikTok, and Rene Ritchie from the YouTube team busts some myths about thumbnails and what kind of equipment you need to be successful on YouTube.    Show Notes: Adam Mosseri on Creator Burnout ( Instagram ) President...

Do you ever listen to the Front Row Entrepreneur Flash Briefing? It's hosted by Jen Lehner. Today on the show, Jen and I make our predictions for social media and tech in 2025, plus some listeners give their predictions too.   Show Notes: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

If you're not familiar with Jen Lehner of the Front Row Entrepreneur Flash Briefing, she's great and I highly recommend her content. Today on the show, Jen gets into her favorite new tech and her favorite social media trend of 2024, then we talk about the biggest social media fails of the year.   Show Notes:   Show Notes: Jen Lehner is a digital marketing strategist, online course creator, and adj...

Today on the show, Jen Lehner from the Front Row Entrepreneur Flash Briefing stops by to talk about her favorite social media or pop culture story of the year, plus her favorite Instagram feature from 2024. Also some of you who listen were nice enough to send me audio clips so I included those in the episode. Show Notes:   Jen Lehner is a digital marketing strategist, online course creator, and ad...

Today on the show, Rene from the YouTube team explains how auto-dubbing works, the Instagram @creators account gives some ideas based on the Q&A Sticker, and Ashley Coffey answers a listener question about social strategy over the holidays.   Show Notes: YouTube Auto-Dubbing Instructions ( YouTube ) Instagram Creator Explains Her Strategies ( @Instagram )   Send audio to one (or all!) of the follo...

Today, we talk about a ton of new Instagram features, including DM scheduling, a 2024 Story Collage, and AI for video. Additionally we get into some new Threads features, including scheduling of posts, sharing media directly without quote posting, and more. Show Notes: Instagram lets you schedule DMs ( The Verge ) Instagram 2024 Story Collage ( The Verge ) Instagram working on AI video tools ( Ins...

The Head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri, talks about how to use the Reels Trial feature, and explains why your followers aren't seeing your content (don't worry, I give some ideas on how to ensure they see it anyway).  Also, YouTube Creator Liaison Rene Ritchie stops by to talk about how to think about YouTube on TV and in 4K. Show Notes: MTA Announces Final Commemorative Limited Edition MetroCards in...

Today on the show, Instagram rolls out the ability to test a Reel to a wider audience before your followers can see it, and  five-time best-selling author Corey Walker, co-author of Instagram for Dummies and Instagram for Business for Dummies, joins the show to share her expertise on Instagram marketing. Instagram rolls out Reels Trials ( Instagram ) This week on the Instagram Stories Podcast, fiv...

Today on the show, Adam Mosseri, Head of Instagram, answers questions about improving reach, scheduling posts on Threads, editing captions and much more. Additionally, I remind everyone that I have a Patreon that gives access to ad-free episodes of the show. Show Notes: Do NOT Do On Instagram ( Instagram ) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our coll...

Today on the show, we talk about the latest news on the TikTok ban, the Head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri shares his recommendations on how often to post, and the CEO of Meta, Mark Zuckerburg, talks about their progress on AI.  Show Notes: TikTok Faces U.S. Ban After Losing Bid to Overturn New Law ( NY Times) Adam Mosseri on Posting Frequency ( Instagram ) Mark Zuckerberg on AI ( Instagram )     Sen...