Instagram recently introduced a feature called Instagram Map, designed to let users share their most recently active location with select followers, helping them discover nearby content and stay connected. Although Meta says the feature is opt-in and off by default, its rollout has prompted widespread concern over safety and privacy.
Instagram is rolling out a suite of new features to enhance its direct messaging (DM) experience, making it more accessible, expressive, and user-friendly. Here’s a breakdown of what’s new: 🎤 Voice Message Transcription & Extended Length Responding to user feedback, Instagram now offers transcription for voice messages in DMs.
Meta has released it's latest earnings including Q4 of 2024. Despite ongoing rumors and consistent predictions of fall of Zuckerberg's empire, the results show that Facebook is not just surviving, but strategically thriving By the Numbers: A Stunning Performance 🌐 User Base: A whopping 3.35 billion
Instagram is removing the option to follow hashtags to counter the misuse done by hashtag spammers. As seen in the below notification: (Threads: Matt Navarra) So, Instagram is removing the option, but any topics that you already follow wont show posts and reels on your feed. What are Hashtag Spammers?
One of the latest innovations by Instagram, is the addition of Direct Message (DM) filters, designed to help creators manage their message requests more effectively. As explained by IG chief Adam Mosseri “When you go to the requests inbox, sometimes it can be really overwhelming, and I’ve heard this
Not Sure! Do Instagram Hashtags Still Work in 2024? Yes, Instagram hashtags still work effectively. Despite ongoing debates, our expert view is that they remain a powerful tool for increasing your post's visibility. However, a successful hashtag strategy is essential. Simply using trending hashtags won’t cut it;
Instagram has introduced brand new sticker types to enhance your Stories and Reels, along with an updated “Emoji Pong” game to challenge your friends. IG has added 38 new stickers, featuring popular classics like hearts and days of the week, for you to incorporate into your Stories and Reels These
As Christmas approaches, Meta has announced new ad updates for the year-end push, featuring simplified discount codes, enhanced reminder ads, in-store shopping promotions, and more. Advertisers can now leverage new AI-powered tools and creative formats to boost holiday sales, including promotional features and reminder ads. "Why it matters"
Instagram has updated its Broadcast Channels feature to let some creators enable replies. As noted by Allie Mason, subscribers can now add comments, though these replies won’t show up in the main channel feed. Instead, they can be viewed by tapping on specific messages within the Broadcast Channel thread.
Thinking About Using Reels for Your Holiday Campaign? Reels! have become Meta's fastest-growing content format on Facebook and Instagram, now crossing over 200 billion views each day across both platforms. Short-form video is now the leading content format, so if you want to enhance your marketing messaging, it&