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Today on the show, Instagram adds Broadcast Channel Replies and Prompts, the Head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri talks about video quality, and the YouTube team invites you to apply to help make YouTube better for everyone. Show Notes: Instagram Broadcast Channel Replies Skit ( Instagram ) Instagram Video Export Settings ( Instagram ) How YOU Can Help Build and Test Features for YouTube! ( Form ) Host...

Today, we discuss Australia's plans to ban social media for children under the age of 16, and dissect John Oliver's clip from Last Week Tonight all about the TikTok ban in the United States, which is supposed to go into effect January 19th.   Show Notes: Australia bans social media for under 16s ( The Verge ) TikTok Struggles to Protect U.S. Data From Its China Parent ( WSJ ) ( Bypass Paywall ) Re...

Today on the show, we talk about some updates to Instagram's DM Inbox including stickers (ick) and location sharing (yes!). We also dive into what the Head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri, shared in his recent Ask Me Anything, answering questions all about Reach. Does posting a Reel to your Stories effect reach? Why do some posts get more reach than others? Find out answers to those questions and more...

Today on the show, we have an update on YouTube Shorts over 60 seconds, plus the YouTube Creator Insider team shares news on Gifts, Jewels, and Hype. Facebook changes its primary metric to views, the Instagram team begins to roll out a way to reset your recommendations, and Threads adds custom feeds to the pull down in the app. Show Notes: YouTubeLiasion: Creators, we are entering 'longer Shorts'...

Today on the show, Adam Mosseri, the Head of Instagram, discusses when to use Broadcast Channels, their plans for Story Highlights, and what to do when you're stuck for creative inspiration.  Show Notes:   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 features reporting from Lia Haberman of the In Case You Missed It newsletter about TikTok adding links to captions for affiliates, some Threads updates including a new signup experience and ads, and a clip from Kirsti Lang at Buffer sharing their findings from 2 years of Instagram engagement data. Show Notes: TikTok Including Links in Captions ( Threads ) Lia Haberman -  In Case Yo...

In this episode, the YouTube Creator Insider account shares an update on longer shorts, plus a new feature to link a Short to an upcoming Livestream. Additionally Adam Mosseri, the Head of Instagram, talks Branded Content and preventing Creator burnout.    Show Notes: YouTube Creator Insider Team on Shorts Updates ( YouTube ) Adam Mosseri on Branded Content ( Instagram ) Hosted by Simplecast, an A...

What President Trump getting re-elected could potentially mean for TikTok, and Nycole Hampton stops by to talk influencer marketing strategy, and how to reach out to brands effectively.   Show Notes: What a second Trump presidency means for tech ( The Verge ) Nycole Hampton is a marketing expert with 19 years of experience in the industry and 13 years of leadership experience. She has worked on br...

Is LinkedIn video part of your strategy? It should be. Today Lindsey Gamble stops by to explain why, and Adam Mosseri, the Head of Instagram, answers questions about Carousels vs. Reels, plus what to do if your content is getting less views than previously. Show Notes: Know someone who I would be a good podcast guest for? DM Me! ( Instagram ) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswi...

Today's episode features an announcement from the Head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri, about updates to the DM Inbox on Instagram, plus some insights from the YouTube team on tagging products in Shorts and busting a myth about views.   Show Notes: Instagram DM Inbox Update ( Instagram ) T-Pain's DM Inbox on Instagram ( TikTok ) YouTube Shorts - Tagging Products ( YouTube ) YouTube Videos - Previews (...

Today on the show, Adam Mosseri gives a ton of valuable info on Stories, including when to use Stories and what can affect the video quality, along with details on Meta AI, Meta Business Suite, and more.   Show Notes: Adam Mosseri Explains Video Quality to Lindsey Gamble ( Threads ) Google Notebook LM ( Google )   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about...

Today's episode gets into the new features on YouTube Shorts, including longer video lengths, poll stickers, and real-time analytics breakdowns by content format. Additionally, we hear from Chelsea Bradley on the importance of authentically expressing one's unique voice and avoiding generic phrases, especially when writing for a competitive market. She emphasizes the value of concise, informative...

The YouTube team is introducing a bundle of new features for their platform, such as immersive channel pages and a cleaner landscape experience, as well as user-requested functionalities including collaborative playlists, sleep timers, and variable playback speed. Meta is also testing video selfies as a way for users to verify their identity and regain access to compromised Facebook and Instagram...

Today's episode includes Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, commenting on the advantages of using carousels for Instagram posts, the inclusion of music to increase reach, the potential for monetizing Reels, and how to increase visibility by cross-posting content between platforms.    Show Notes: Give Your Feedback about the Show! ( Google Forms ) Adam Mosseri Explains How Carousels Work ( Instag...

Show Notes: Give Your Feedback about the Show! ( Google Forms ) 3 Minute Shorts on YouTube ( YouTube ) Threads app chief shares her top advice for creators on how and when to post — as the engagement-bait debate swirls ( Business Insider ) ( Bypass Paywall for Article! ) Threads Adds Online Activity Indicator ( Threads ) Give Your Feedback about the Show! ( Google Forms ) Hosted by Simplecast, an...

Show Notes: Give Your Feedback about the Show! ( Google Forms ) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Show Notes: Prioritizing our community's mental health with Headspace and enhanced resources ( TikTok ) Threads working on Posting Reels from the Compose Box ( Threads ) I interview Joey Kushinski, co-founder of SmartPost App, about the features and benefits of the social media scheduling and content creation tool. Joey is a passionate business leader with a background in computer science, and co-...

Show Notes: Introducing: Longer Shorts! More info for Creators ( YouTube ) Adam Mosseri Talks Video Hooks ( Instagram ) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Show Notes: Instagram Best Practices for Creators ( Instagram Blog ) Add Surprise to your Stories on TikTok with Flip Stories ( TikTok Blog ) Follow Lindsey Gamble : Threads: ⁠https://www.threads.net/@lindseygamble_⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsey-gamble/⁠ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for...

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Show Notes: YouTube Creator Event Announcements ( YouTube ) Introducing Instagram Teen Accounts: Built-In Protections for Teens, Peace of Mind for Parents ( Meta ) Instagram Strategies for Stories ( @Creators ) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Show Notes: TikTok Announces Partnership with the Washington Capitals ( TikTok ) TikTok allows delete and editing of posts ( LinkedIn ) Instagram delete and re-edit with Jenn Herman ( Instagram ) Instagram Testing "Carousel Mode" for Reels ( Threads ) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.