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The Instagram Stories - Social Media News
Hosted by Daniel Hill, The Instagram Stories - Social Media News, YouTube, TikTok, Social Media News | Focusing on Instagram, Threads · EN
The ultimate destination for the latest in social media news, focusing on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Threads, and Edits. The show features exclusive audio clips from the voices behind the platforms, giving updates and insider insights. Whether you're a creator, marketer, or social media enthusiast, stay ahead of the curve and on top of social media news with 'The Instagram Stories - Social Media News'.
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Snap's New AR Glasses and The Best Time To Post on Instagram
5d ago00:10:02Tap to summarizeSnap has new AR glasses and they're $2,200. They're also massive. The Head of Instagram explains when the best time to post is, and why you might not want to create a new Instagram account if you pivot to a new topic. Also the Edits team is adding AI to help assist you. Links: Snapchat: Snap Unveils Specs Smart Glasses at AWE 2026 (YouTube) Instagram: The Best Time to Post on Instagram (Instagram) Instagram: Create a new account or use your existing account? (Instagram) Edits: Creator-only event with updates on the Edits app (Instagram) Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts Connect with me on Instagram: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on Threads: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on YouTube: @danielhill_media Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Instagram CEO Discusses Re-Ordering Grid Plus AI in Edits Like YouTube Studio
1w ago00:09:35Tap to summarizeThe Head of Instagram explains how to re-order your grid, explains that editing a post after publishing does not hurt performance, and explains about the AI they're building in Edits to help you make better videos - and maybe even do the video editing for you. He also answers questions about turning off follower count, and customizing your algorithm to affect the content you see from people you've chosen to follow. Links: Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts Connect with me on Instagram: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on Threads: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on YouTube: @danielhill_media Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Instagram Brings Customization of Your Algorithm to Main Feed
2w ago00:12:41Tap to summarizeInstagram announced today they are bringing Customization of Your Algorithm to the main feed- you can see the topics Instagram thinks you're interested in, and change them. You can access Your Algorithm by navigating to Reels or Explore and tapping the icon in the upper right corner (the two lines with hearts). Also 3 tips for sharing content on Threads, plus a roundup of the latest YouTube news. Links: Instagram: Customization of Your Algorithm to Main Feed (Instagram) Threads: 3 Things Creators Should Be Doing on Threads (Instagram) YouTube: Creator Roundup: Unique Reach, Live Countdown Stickers, Updates to Shorts Remix & more (YouTube) Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts Connect with me on Instagram: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on Threads: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on YouTube: @danielhill_media Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Reorder Your Instagram Profile Grid Plus Q&A with Head of Instagram
2w ago00:10:58Tap to summarizeWith the new “Reorder your grid” feature, you can now rearrange content on your main profile grid. It's been a long time coming. Also the Head of Instagram answers questions about creators using Instants, Translation, the sweet spot for length of Reels, and more. Links: Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts Connect with me on Instagram: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on Threads: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on YouTube: @danielhill_media Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →How To Get More Views On Your Content
3w ago00:11:46Tap to summarizeToday the YouTube team adds the ability to talk to the AI in YouTube Studio and have it remember, Instagram gives more details about Instagram Plus, Adam Mosseri answers why the same Reel posted twice performs differently, and a TikTok creator shares a strategy for getting more views. Links: YouTube: AI Labels, Ask Studio History, Nano Banana Effect Maker (YouTube) Instagram: Instagram Plus (Instagram) Instagram: Same Reel Performing Differently (Instagram) Instagram: DM Sticker in Stories (Instagram) TikTok: How To Get More Views (TikTok) Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts Connect with me on Instagram: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on Threads: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on YouTube: @danielhill_media Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Instagram Gets Teleprompter and Edits for Desktop is Coming
3w ago00:09:36Tap to summarizeThe Head of Instagram announced the teleprompter feature from Edits is now in the Instagram app, then answers questions about when the Edits desktop app is coming, the best times to post, whether or not to have 2 Instagram accounts or just one. Links: Instagram: Instagram introduces teleprompter tool (Social Media Today) Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts Connect with me on Instagram: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on Threads: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on YouTube: @danielhill_media Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Instagram Launches Instagram Plus for $3.99/month
4w ago00:12:23Tap to summarizeThe Head of Product at Meta, Naomi Gleit, announces new Subscription options at Meta, Rene Ritchie from the YouTube Creator Insider team explains the new AI Remix feature inside YouTube Shorts, and Adam Mosseri explains how to understand Instagram's insights. Links: Meta: Subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, and Meta (Instagram) Meta: Facebook launches a ‘Plus’ subscription that gives you extra features (The Verge) YouTube: Gemini Omni in Shorts Remix - Creator Newsflash (YouTube) Instagram: Insights, engagement rates and connected versus unconnected reach (Instagram) Wednesday Waffle: My video connecting Mike Schur to Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional to Taylor Swift (Instagram) Links: Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts Connect with me on Instagram: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on Threads: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on YouTube: @danielhill_media Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Head of Instagram Answers Why We Can't Tell Who Shared Our Content
4w ago00:07:34Tap to summarizeThe Head of Instagram's weekly Ask Me Anything sessions are always full of great info, and this week is no exception. We talk about how to use Trial Reels, what to do if someone is harassing you by creating fake accounts, and some feature suggestions including a dislike button and why Instagram won't let you see who shared your content. Links: Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts Connect with me on Instagram: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on Threads: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on YouTube: @danielhill_media Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →YouTube Introduces Image Posts and Carousels to the Shorts Feed Plus a Co-Viewing Metric
May 2000:12:35Tap to summarizeToday's episode is focused on YouTube - they're rolling out carousel posts in YouTube Shorts, plus a new co-viewing metric for YouTube TV watchers. There's also an interview with Daniel Wall of YouTube's Behind the Wall channel, talking about how to know when it's time to hire a team and who to look for. At the end I do Wednesday Waffle where I make a prediction about the item of the summer. Links: YouTube: Music for Image Posts and Carousels in the Shorts Feed (YouTube) YouTube: Unique Reach: A new co-viewing metric in Analytics (YouTube) YouTube: How does YouTube count co-viewing? (YouTube) YouTube: Daniel Wall - No Perfect Path for Creators (YouTube) YouTube: Daniel Wall Interviewing Ryan Tedder (YouTube) Wednesday Waffle: 80's Headphones (Amazon) Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts Connect with me on Instagram: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on Threads: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on YouTube: @danielhill_media Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Instagram Instants vs. Snapchat vs. Be Real and Turning Off Instants
May 1800:11:29Tap to summarizeHow does Instagram Instants compare to Snapchat and BeReal? Can you turn off Instants? The Head of Instagram answers those questions plus busts a myth about using DMs to increase reach and more on today's episode. Links: SNL - BeReal (YouTube) Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts Connect with me on Instagram: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on Threads: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on YouTube: @danielhill_media Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts 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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