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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 addresses common concerns about shadowbanning, explaining how to check your account status for any issues. Beyond reach, Daniel and Adam discuss practical Instagram features: how many Instagram accounts you can manage on one device, and how to hide your active status. They also cover upcoming features and suggestions, including an update on the Instagram Series rollout, the possibility of a formal dating feature (Adam explains why it's unlikely, but acknowledges Instagram's role in dating), and the long-requested ability to reorder story highlights. Finally, hear Adam's candid advice for someone early in their tech career about to graduate, emphasizing experimentation and adapting to new AI tools. Daniel shares his own perspective on navigating today's challenging job market. Follow The Instagram Stories for more social media news, strategy, and insights. Links: The Equipment I Use: Microphone: Shure MV7+ USB-C & XLR Podcast Dynamic Mic with Stand (Amazon) Headphones: Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds (Amazon) Laptop: Dell Latitude 7320 Detachable Detachable 2-in-1 Laptop Tablet Touch | 13" (Amazon) Phone: Samsung S25 Ultra with S-Pen included (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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 and consume it, including the role of video. We dive into the challenges and opportunities of incorporating video into workflows, especially for independent creators like myself, who often operate as a team of one. Arielle emphasizes the importance of differentiating your show, whether you view it as a hobby or a business, and how that mindset impacts audience growth and monetization. We explore various monetization models beyond traditional ads, such as consulting or paid newsletters, and discuss the value of making strategic choices that align with your mission. Arielle also offers a forward-looking perspective on the creator economy, highlighting how independent creators have the biggest opportunity to innovate and "get weird" with marketing. She encourages trying new things without waiting for permission and stresses the power of collaboration within the industry. From Jen Trepeck's creative napkin marketing to the broader landscape of audience development, this conversation is packed with actionable advice. If you're an independent podcaster looking for fresh ideas to grow your show and navigate the evolving audio landscape, this episode with Arielle Nissenblatt is a must-listen. You can find a video version of this interview in the links below. Links: Video version of Interview (YouTube) (Spotify) Arielle Nissenblatt : Website EarBuds Podcast Collective (Website) & Podcast Plunge (Substack) The Equipment I Use: Microphone: Shure MV7+ USB-C & XLR Podcast Dynamic Mic with Stand (Amazon) Headphones: Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds (Amazon) Laptop: Dell Latitude 7320 Detachable Detachable 2-in-1 Laptop Tablet Touch | 13" (Amazon) Phone: Samsung S25 Ultra with S-Pen included (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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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, supported by ads!), the status of the Edits app for desktop, and how to reset your Instagram algorithm if you're tired of your current feed. Daniel also shares Adam Mosseri's insights on how posting trial Reels affects your reach and the best way to collaborate with smaller creators (hint: the order you post matters!). Plus, hear about the future of horizontal video for Reels (especially for TV viewing), the much-needed search bar for saved lists, and the challenges of fast-forwarding Stories. We also get an update on the globally expanding Series feature, a growing trend for episodic content. Tune in for all the news and feature suggestions to improve your Instagram experience. Links: The Equipment I Use: Microphone: Shure MV7+ USB-C & XLR Podcast Dynamic Mic with Stand (Amazon) Headphones: Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds (Amazon) Laptop: Dell Latitude 7320 Detachable Detachable 2-in-1 Laptop Tablet Touch | 13" (Amazon) Phone: Samsung S25 Ultra with S-Pen included (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 Transcript: --- **Daniel Hill:** Welcome to *The Instagram Stories* for Monday, October 5th. I'm your host, Daniel Hill. On Mondays, we talk about what the head of Instagram discussed on his weekly Ask Me Anything, and this week we're going to talk about if Instagram is switching to paid tiers—interestingly, it is not—how to reset your algorithm if you are tired of seeing the content that you are currently being shown, and updates for the Edits app for desktop. We'll also get into some feature suggestions: things that Instagram definitely needs, and we've been talking about for a while. All of that on today's episode, but first, a quick word from our sponsors. *(Sponsorship Break)* **Daniel Hill:** Welcome back. Getting into the questions and answers from the head of Instagram, and let's start with the most interesting one: **Is Instagram really going to go to paid tiers?** We've been talking about some of the paid plans that Instagram offers, but at its core, Instagram will always be free, supported by ads. Here's the head of Instagram to explain. **Adam Mosseri:** No, Instagram is free, and it's going to stay that way. We do have some options if you want to buy extra features. It certainly allows you to buy ads. But the experience that 3 billion people use every day is free, and it's going to stay that way. **Daniel Hill:** All right, now let's move on to **the Edits for desktop status question**. We've been coming across this fairly regularly, but if you're paying for a video editing app, maybe you won't need to once the Edits app for desktop comes out and it does all the things that you need, potentially. Here's Adam's update on the Edits app for desktop. **Adam Mosseri:** So we have our first version of the Edits desktop out to a select set of creators. We're still iterating on it, getting a lot of feedback. One of the cool things that the Edits team does, I think, is work directly with a lot of creators and get their feedback as they design and build the app, and incorporate that feedback into what they build, which I think is one of the reasons why the Edits app, generally speaking, is loved. Obviously, there are critics, as there are of everything, and there are naysayers, and there's room to improve the experience. But the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, and I think that's in a large part because the team works hand-in-hand with a lot of creators to get their feedback and shape their roadmaps. So, no updates on when we're going to have open access yet. We're working on it, and I'd like to get it out as soon as we can. **Daniel Hill:** Okay, I just want to take issue with one thing that Adam said in that answer about the reason why the Edits app is so loved. I believe that the reason the Edits app is so loved is because it's free, as compared to CapCut, which is $19.99 a month or $180 per year. If you've been paying for CapCut or some other video editing app and someone presented you with a free alternative, you would likely love it too. That's my point. Okay, now let's transition into the reach-related questions. The first one: **Does it hurt my reach if I post as a trial Reel first?** No, definitely not, and using trial Reels is a good opportunity to see how an audience that's not familiar with you might react to your content. Here is Adam's answer. **Adam Mosseri:** No, it doesn't. If you post a trial Reel and then you like how it does and you want to upgrade it to a normal Reel and have it go to your followers and on your profile, that's great, and it will not hurt you that you had it start as a trial. **Daniel Hill:** The next reach-related question: **Does collaboration with a small creator affect reach and engagement?** Well, not really. If you do a collab post, it's going to be shown to both of your audiences, but the order with which you post that collab is actually a factor. So, here's Adam to explain. **Adam Mosseri:** When you do a collab, if the person you're collaborating with is a larger creator, you should have them start the collab, and it will help your reach. If you are the larger creator, you should also start the collab, and it's not going to hurt your reach, but it's not going to meaningfully help your reach either, because the person you're collaborating with is smaller. It will help a little bit, but not as much as the other way around. **Daniel Hill:** All right, let's move on to a question about **how to reset the algorithm**. If you didn't know, you can completely reset your Instagram algorithmic experience, meaning the content that Instagram thinks you will like. You can also select topics you're interested in and what topics you're not interested in. Resetting your algorithm periodically is really good because it gives you a chance to see what content you are not potentially seeing. You might not be interested in it, but at least you get a fresh view of all the things that people are posting out there in the world that Instagram doesn't know that you might potentially be interested in. The question here is: **Why is there no algorithmic reset option in India?** I was actually a bit surprised by this question because I wasn't aware that that was only limited to certain countries, but according to Adam's answer, it seems like everyone should have the ability to reset their algorithm. **Adam Mosseri:** So, I'm pretty sure you can reset your algorithm no matter what country you live in. You go to the profile and settings, and there's a section under there called "What content you see," I think. If you go in there, there's actually a specific option—this is still just under settings—called "Content preferences," and in there, you'll find a reset option, which will reset how ranking works for all suggestions, all recommendations. So, check it out. **Daniel Hill:** Quick side story about this: I showed my wife how to reset her algorithm a few months back, and last weekend, we were at a friend's house, and one of the friends there was complaining about her Instagram experience and how it was always showing her content she didn't like. My wife showed her how to reset her own algorithm and deselect which topics she was not interested in that Instagram was showing her content about. I've never been so proud! We are going to take a quick break. When we come back, we're going to talk about the Instagram Series feature and when it's going to be more widely available, talk about some feature suggestions that people have made, and we'll get into full screen for Instagram Reels, but in a horizontal format. Stay tuned. *(Sponsorship Break)* **Daniel Hill:** Welcome back. Continuing with the questions and answers, the next one: **Any chance of full screen for horizontal Reels?** This is interesting to me. I personally do not want a full-screen horizontal experience for Reels on my phone because I don't really want to rotate my phone, but I can see that some people would want to, so I get that as an idea. Here's Adam's explanation. **Adam Mosseri:** There's a chance. I think that we need to figure out how to better support not only horizontal video, but longer video. We haven't historically focused on it on Instagram because it's usually pretty bad for—well, most everything other than time spent. It's bad for sharing, comments, likes, messages, because when you watch one long video, that's a lot of other short things you might have sent to a friend, liked, commented on, etc. But we do know that there's a lot of demand for long-form video, particularly on TV, as well as horizontal video. So, I think we should have to figure out how to balance that. How do we let long-form video grow inside of Instagram without crowding out everything else is the heart of the question, and it's something we're actively exploring. So, things like being able to view a horizontal or landscape video properly is definitely something that we're going to have to figure out. **Daniel Hill:** When I first saw the question, I was thinking about it in terms of watching it on your phone, but I see now with his answer he's talking about televisions, which absolutely makes sense for horizontal viewing. Okay, let's move on to some other feature suggestions. The question: **What are your thoughts on a search bar for saved lists in Instagram?** This is so badly needed. The search on Instagram is very challenging, especially for content that you've seen previously and want to find again—for instance, if you saved it. **Adam Mosseri:** We should definitely make it so that you can search your saved. There's a lot of work to do to clean up saved, and we've got a couple people working on it right now. So hopefully, we can get something out relatively soon—not just for search, that might take a little bit longer, but for some of the basics that I think could just be easier. **Daniel Hill:** The next feature suggestion: Fast-forwarding Stories, is that possible? Many times I want to skim the Story, not just skip it. I agree, this is a great feature suggestion. Instagram should have had that, but Adam correctly points out the challenge around this, which I do agree with. **Adam Mosseri:** Um, it is possible, but we haven't built that yet. We use long press on the right-hand side of the screen to speed up, go to 2x for Reels, but if we do that on Stories, it's going to be tough because we also use tap-and-hold to pause or tap to advance. So, we have to figure out the sort of collision of all the gestures. But it's a good idea, so we will look into it, but no promises. **Daniel Hill:** And the last thing we're going to talk about today is **the Series feature**. This is something that Instagram talked about a couple of months back, but had not widely released. Basically, a series lets you group content together, sort of like a playlist, and people would expect content from you in a series on some kind of regular basis—so, meaning every Friday or something. The question: **When is this Series feature going to be launched globally? Any plans supporting productions?** Here's Adam's answer. **Adam Mosseri:** So, for those of you who don't know, Series is a growing trend, particularly in Southeast Asia, but in other parts of the world as well, as in the US, where people create these little episodic series that's content. It's like a TV show, but each episode is, you know, 9x16, so the ratio of this video right here, and, you know, just between like, I don't know, 1 and 3 minutes long. They're kind of wild. A lot of them are coming from countries around the world; a bunch of them are AI-generated, and they seem to be growing in a way that people like. So, we're trying to experiment with that format, figuring out how to support it for this class, make it work for the creators of these series, make sure that they can get paid for their work. It's early days, but eventually, once we get everything working, we will launch it everywhere. **Daniel Hill:** All right, that is it for the questions and answers from the head of Instagram. As always, thank you for listening, and come back next time for more social media news, strategy, and other things you should know. --- *(Outro Song)* **Rap Outro:** Yeah! Let's get it! The year was 2013! You posted your first pic, and you're glad your post got seen! Your friends liked it too, but what you didn't know was what posting on that platform would do! Taking all your time and attention! Doomscrolling, ah, so let me mention! 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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 identified a too-long hook in one of his videos, highlighting its actionable feedback. A clip from the Instagram @creators account emphasizes how the Edits Assistant saves time and helps creators understand their data for better content. Next, learn about Instagram's new feature allowing you to boost live streams. Historically, boosting was limited to posts, Stories, and Reels, but now you can expand the reach of your live broadcasts. Daniel explains how this is a game-changer for creators doing sales, hosting events, or featuring keynote speakers, allowing you to schedule promotions at least two hours in advance. These boosted live streams run only while you're broadcasting, ensuring active Instagram users see your in-progress content and join your audience. Finally, Daniel shares valuable Instagram content strategy advice from Adam Mosseri, the Head of Instagram, on content repurposing. Mosseri explains how to take one successful idea and translate it into different formats to get more mileage without simply reposting. He suggests turning a well-performing Reel into a carousel, or vice-versa, and looking at comments for new content ideas. Adam Mosseri also recommends recreating popular content with new information, like his annual updates on how Instagram ranking works. Daniel adds his own tip: use the Edits app AI to brainstorm ways to transform your successful content into new formats, leveraging its insights. If these Instagram updates help you, please follow Daniel on Instagram @danielhillmedia and leave a review. Links: Edits: Meet the Edits assistant, the one that knows your Instagram (Instagram Blog) Instagram: Boost your live video on Instagram (Instagram) Instagram: Why to turn a piece of content into other content - and how (Instagram) The Equipment I Use: Microphone: Shure MV7+ USB-C & XLR Podcast Dynamic Mic with Stand (Amazon) Headphones: Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds (Amazon) Laptop: Dell Latitude 7320 Detachable Detachable 2-in-1 Laptop Tablet Touch | 13" (Amazon) Phone: Samsung S25 Ultra with S-Pen included (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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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, shares, and likes to determine interest, so understanding the *rate* (percentage of people who liked or shared after seeing your content) is crucial. I'll also walk you through where to find these insights on your own posts, showing you how skip rate, share rate, and like rate are ranked in order of importance for your reach. Adam's second piece of advice is to experiment. What resonates today might not resonate tomorrow, so keep trying new things. He even mentions `trial reels` as a low-pressure way to test content with non-followers. His third tip is about post frequency: while more posts can mean more reach, it's vital to find a sustainable rhythm to avoid burnout. We also tackle listener questions, starting with an update on the `Edits app beta` for desktop. Adam confirms it's rolling out to a limited number of creators, and I'm personally eager to get my hands on it! For `Instagram Stories`, we discuss `automatic subtitles`. While they're not automatic, Adam demonstrates how easy it is to add them using the `caption sticker` from your sticker tray, giving creators the choice. I recommend adding subtitles to all your content, including song lyrics. Other questions covered include whether Instagram `boosts specific genres` like art or food (Adam says no, it's about user interest), if `blocking someone harms your reach` (it doesn't), or if `deleting old videos or archiving` them affects current reach (also no). We clarify the `restrict feature`, explaining that restricted users can comment, but only you see it unless you approve, and they won't know they're restricted. Finally, Adam addresses using an `old account` to start posting again, advising not to overreact if the first few posts underperform as the algorithm warms up. We wrap up with a look at Meta's new `Muse Charm` hardware and how it can interact with your Instagram account. If you found these insights helpful, follow the show and leave a review! Links: Instagram: Guide to Ranking (Instagram) The Equipment I Use: Microphone: Shure MV7+ USB-C & XLR Podcast Dynamic Mic with Stand (Amazon) Headphones: Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds (Amazon) Laptop: Dell Latitude 7320 Detachable Detachable 2-in-1 Laptop Tablet Touch | 13" (Amazon) Phone: Samsung S25 Ultra with S-Pen included (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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 designed to help users accomplish goals, and Meta is exploring a novel business model where Muse helps people make money through transactions, a significant shift from their usual approach. We also cover Meta's new glasses, including enhanced privacy features, private processing for AI, FDA-cleared hearing aids for mild to moderate hearing loss, camera-free audio glasses, Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3, and even VR glasses that offer a private cinema or workstation. Next, we shift to the Made on YouTube event, focusing on new creator tools coming to YouTube Studio. You'll hear about Ask Studio expanding to mobile, which I've found incredibly useful for generating thumbnails and scripts. YouTube is also rolling out A/B testing for videos and Shorts, new Research and Insights destinations, Dynamic Thumbnails, and conversational editing for Shorts, all designed to help improve content performance and discover new audiences. Finally, for our strategy segment, Steven Adams from Emplifi shares insights from their new report on Instagram collab posts. The data shows that letting creators publish the post (accepted collaborations) drives significantly higher organic reach and engagement, especially in retail and e-commerce, with over five times more shares for authentic content. The report also highlights that focusing on Reels for engagement is far more effective than carousels in these partnerships. I'll link to the full Emplifi report in the show notes. Thanks for listening! Follow the show and leave a review if these updates helped you think about your content strategy. Links: Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Connect Roundup (Instagram) Meta Connect 2026 (YouTube) YouTube: MadeOn YouTube 2026: Shorts Series, Video A/B testing, Shopping Updates & more | Creator Roundup (YouTube) Emplifi: Instagram collab posts drive higher organic engagement across brand sizes (Emplifi) 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 The Equipment I Use: Microphone: Shure MV7+ USB-C & XLR Podcast Dynamic Mic with Stand (Amazon) Headphones: Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds (Amazon) Laptop: Dell Latitude 7320 Detachable Detachable 2-in-1 Laptop Tablet Touch | 13" (Amazon) Phone: Samsung S25 Ultra with S-Pen included (Amazon) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 updates and social media strategies: Meta One Launch: Meta bundles individual subscription plans across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp into a single "Meta One" package offering enhanced AI features and new tools like links in Reels. Edits+ Preview: A first look at the upcoming Edits+ creator tools, featuring expanded cloud storage for cross-device project backups and additional Meta AI credits. Threads for Podcasters: New features for creators on Threads, including podcast profile banners, episode pickers, tappable link cards, and built-in reach insights. Instagram Algorithm Insights: Adam Mosseri shares three practical tools users can leverage to control their feed and tune their recommendations. Podcast Growth Strategy: Growth strategist Miral Sattar drops by to discuss faceless content tactics, B-roll utilization, and how to structure short-form video hooks for maximum listener conversion. Links: Meta: Introducing Meta One: A Subscription Service With More Features and AI to Create, Connect, and Stand Out (Meta) Edits: Edits Plus: Coming Soon! (Instagram) Threads: Threads Expands Podcast Toolkit for Creators and Listeners (FB) Instagram: Part 3 of Ranking series - The controls you have to shape your experience (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 The Equipment I Use: Microphone: Shure MV7+ USB-C & XLR Podcast Dynamic Mic with Stand (Amazon) Headphones: Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds (Amazon) Laptop: Dell Latitude 7320 Detachable Detachable 2-in-1 Laptop Tablet Touch | 13" (Amazon) Phone: Samsung S25 Ultra with S-Pen included (Amazon) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 handle actually impact your reach? On this episode of The Instagram Stories - Social Media News, host Daniel Hill unpacks recent Q&A responses from Adam Mosseri on algorithm ranking, monetization glitches, and account handle optimization. Later in the show, creator Bailey walks through how to edit high-performing videos using the Edits app. Podcast Movement NYC - September 17th/18th (Registration) Key topics include: Long-Form Video Plans: Adam Mosseri clarifies Instagram's stance on long-form content versus short-form Reels. Handle vs. Name Optimization: Why your handle isn't a growth hack, but the searchable name field is. Algorithm & Account Ranking: Upcoming creator resources explaining how Instagram ranks content and how to manage your reach. Edits App Tutorial: Creator Bailey MacNinch shares a step-by-step process for removing dead space, adding text overlays, and styling captions using the Edits app. Links: Podcast Movement NYC - September 17th/18th (Registration) Edit Video Using the Edits App (Instagram) Podcast Movement NYC - September 17th/18th (Registration) 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 The Equipment I Use: Microphone: Shure MV7+ USB-C & XLR Podcast Dynamic Mic with Stand (Amazon) Headphones: Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds (Amazon) Laptop: Dell Latitude 7320 Detachable Detachable 2-in-1 Laptop Tablet Touch | 13" (Amazon) Phone: Samsung S25 Ultra with S-Pen included (Amazon) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 add tagged posts directly to your main grid, and part two of his deep dive into how Instagram's ranking algorithm prioritizes originality, recency, and fresh creators. Finally, YouTube rolls out a new AI tool for YouTube Shorts that gives creators actionable feedback on hooks, pacing, and visuals before hitting publish. Key Topics Covered: Meta Introduces Muse: Mark Zuckerberg announces Meta's new personal AI agent, highlighting its privacy-first architecture, task automation capabilities, and subscription tiers. Instagram Grid Feature: Adam Mosseri explains how users can now pin tagged photos and videos straight to their main profile grid. YouTube Shorts AI Feedback: A look at YouTube's new pre-publish AI review tool designed to analyze pacing, hooks, and engagement for Shorts creators. Instagram Algorithm Ranking Part 2: Breakdowns on how Instagram defines originality, evaluates recency, auditions new creators, and scales its AI models. Links: Meta: Muse - AI Personal Assistant (Instagram) Instagram: Tagged Content to Profile (Instagram) YouTube: Get Feedback on Shorts Before Publishing (YouTube) Podcast Movement NYC - September 17th/18th (Registration) 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 The Equipment I Use: Microphone: Shure MV7+ USB-C & XLR Podcast Dynamic Mic with Stand (Amazon) Headphones: Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds (Amazon) Laptop: Dell Latitude 7320 Detachable Detachable 2-in-1 Laptop Tablet Touch | 13" (Amazon) Phone: Samsung S25 Ultra with S-Pen included (Amazon) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 long-term creator collaborations fresh and methods for spotting genuine audience engagement. Discover actionable strategies for earning more from brand deals and building stronger partnerships. On the creator side, learn why professionalism keeps brands coming back, what to do when a high-effort post gets low engagement, and how reaching out to past clients can unlock immediate revenue. On the brand side, learn how to keep long-term creator partnerships fresh and how to identify creators with genuinely engaged communities. Podcast Movement NYC - September 17th/18th (Registration) Key Topics Covered Brand Deals & Professionalism: Why creativity gets you the deal, but responsiveness and reliability keep brands hiring you. Low Views Strategy: Practical steps for managing underperforming content and leveraging Close Friends to boost engagement. Monetization & Pitching: How tapping into your existing network and past email history drives fast revenue. Sustaining Partnerships: Creative approaches for keeping long-term brand collaborations engaging without becoming repetitive. Audience Authenticity: Key signals brands use to evaluate real community engagement in comment sections. Podcast Movement NYC - September 17th/18th (Registration) Links: Creator Economy Live (Registration) Podcast Movement NYC - September 17th/18th (Registration) Podcast Movement NYC - September 17th/18th (Registration) 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 The Equipment I Use: Microphone: Shure MV7+ USB-C & XLR Podcast Dynamic Mic with Stand (Amazon) Headphones: Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds (Amazon) Laptop: Dell Latitude 7320 Detachable Detachable 2-in-1 Laptop Tablet Touch | 13" (Amazon) Phone: Samsung S25 Ultra with S-Pen included (Amazon) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Todd Beaupré and Creator Liaison René Richie to explain how YouTube pulls content for individual viewers and why losing subscriber engagement doesn't destroy your video's reach. Plus, details on Podcast Movement 2026 coming to New York City. Episode Description How do algorithms actually decide who sees your content? In this episode of The Instagram Stories - Social Media News, host Daniel Hill breaks down key ranking signals and algorithm mechanics on both Instagram and YouTube. First, we look at Instagram Head Adam Mosseri’s breakdown of why the platform ranks content, how different algorithms power Stories versus Reels, and how users can shape their recommendation feeds. Then, YouTube Senior Director of Growth and Discovery Todd Beaupré and Creator Liaison René Richie dispel common algorithm myths, explaining how YouTube's pull-based recommendation system serves individual viewers and why early subscriber performance doesn't dictate your video's overall success. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why Instagram Ranks Content: Adam Mosseri explains the goal of ranking for creators, businesses, and everyday users. Multiple Instagram Algorithms: How ranking signals differ between Feed, Stories, Explore, and Reels. YouTube Recommendation System: How YouTube pulls relevant videos for viewers the moment they open the app. Subscriber Myths Debunked: Why poor early subscriber engagement doesn't stop your video from reaching broader non-subscriber audiences. Industry Spotlight: Event details and lineup highlights for Podcast Movement 2026 at Terminal 5 in New York City. Instagram: Why Instagram Ranks Content and How Ranking Works (Instagram) YouTube: YouTube Algorithm 2026 - What Creators Need to Know (YouTube) Podcast Movement NYC - September 17th/18th (Registration) 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 The Equipment I Use: Microphone: Shure MV7+ USB-C & XLR Podcast Dynamic Mic with Stand (Amazon) Headphones: Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds (Amazon) Laptop: Dell Latitude 7320 Detachable Detachable 2-in-1 Laptop Tablet Touch | 13" (Amazon) Phone: Samsung S25 Ultra with S-Pen included (Amazon) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 growth strategies to increase your post reach, best practices for testing content with trial reels, and feature updates for Instagram stories and carousels. Podcast Movement NYC - September 17th/18th (Registration) Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Instagram Edits App for Desktop: Adam Mosseri addresses when the desktop video editing interface is coming for creators who prefer editing on a larger screen. Clickable Links in Captions: Why Instagram restricts clickable links in post captions and comments to prevent spam and preserve photo/video focus. Brand vs. Creator Account Rules: Do business accounts have to follow different content rules than creators? Music & Post Reach: Why adding music to static or carousel posts on average increases your overall reach and discoverability. Optimal Posting Frequency: How to determine the best posting cadence for your audience without suffering from creator burnout. Trial Reels & Scheduling Strategy: Does scheduling a trial reel impact reach, and what happens when you upgrade a top-performing trial reel to your main feed? Requested Instagram Features: Listener suggestions for volume controls on stories with background music and expanding trial features to carousel posts. Industry Event Spotlights: Event details and ticket information for Podcast Movement 2026 at Terminal 5 in New York City. (Register) Links: Podcast Movement NYC - September 17th/18th (Registration) 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 The Equipment I Use: Microphone: Shure MV7+ USB-C & XLR Podcast Dynamic Mic with Stand (Amazon) Headphones: Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds (Amazon) Laptop: Dell Latitude 7320 Detachable Detachable 2-in-1 Laptop Tablet Touch | 13" (Amazon) Phone: Samsung S25 Ultra with S-Pen included (Amazon) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 new 2-hour daily time limits, non-personalized feed toggles, and nighttime app locks. Plus, we examine YouTube’s new exposure-based view model and how Creator Insider’s René Ritchie defines "engaged views" versus standard impressions. We also cover Instagram's new iOS editing tool "First Draft" and break down TikTok’s "Tok or Flop" strategy tips. Podcast Movement NYC - September 17th/18th (Registration) Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Meta Child Safety Settlement & Teen Account Restrictions: Meta's agreement with state AGs introduces 2-hour daily usage caps, compulsory non-personalized feeds, age verification rules, and late-night (midnight–6 AM) account lockouts on Instagram and Facebook. YouTube View Count Update: René Ritchie explains YouTube's shift to exposure-based views from the first frame, detailing the exact difference between a view, an engaged view, and a thumbnail impression for long-form and Shorts. Instagram Reels "First Draft" Feature: How Instagram’s new iOS editing tool automatically cuts pauses and trims raw video clips to accelerate your Reels workflow. TikTok "Talk or Flop" Strategy: Ratings from the TikTok UK/Ireland team on using #FYP, post-publishing comment engagement, the TikTok Creative Center, boosting posts, and deleting old videos. Podcast Industry Events: Details on Podcast Movement at Terminal 5 in New York City (Sept 17–18). Links: Meta: All the ways Instagram and Facebook are changing for teens (The Verge) YouTube: New! Updates to Public View Counts & Engaged Views Explained (YouTube) Instagram: First Draft on Instagram App (Instagram) TikTok: Hacks from the TikTok team - Tok or Flop (TikTok) Podcast Movement NYC - September 17th/18th (Registration) 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 The Equipment I Use: Microphone: Shure MV7+ USB-C & XLR Podcast Dynamic Mic with Stand (Amazon) Headphones: Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds (Amazon) Laptop: Dell Latitude 7320 Detachable Detachable 2-in-1 Laptop Tablet Touch | 13" (Amazon) Phone: Samsung S25 Ultra with S-Pen included (Amazon) Podcast Movement NYC - September 17th/18th (Registration) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 directly from platform executives like Instagram Head Adam Mosseri. Each episode delivers clear, actionable social media tips covering Instagram Reels reach, account status management, video monetization, and app features—giving creators, marketers, and entrepreneurs the exact tactics needed to expand their reach across social networks. Podcast Movement NYC - September 17th/18th (Registration) Welcome to The Instagram Stories - Social Media News—the top-rated social media strategy podcast for creators, marketers, and business owners looking to grow their reach and master platform algorithms. Hosted by Daniel Hill, this show translates complex algorithm updates, platform features, and executive Q&As into practical steps you can use immediately. In this episode, we analyze Adam Mosseri’s latest insight on how daily posting affects your views and impressions, how to handle copyright strikes safely using your Account Status, and step-by-step guides for hidden app settings. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Daily Reels & Reach Strategy: Does posting Reels every day increase views and impressions, or does quality dictate algorithmic reach? Direct Messages & Engagement: How follower DMs and comment interactions indirectly boost content visibility in feed algorithms. Handling Copyright Strikes: Step-by-step navigation in Profile Settings to appeal flagged content and maintain account health. Reels Metrics Explained: The precise technical difference between total views and unique viewers. Instagram App Hidden Features: How to locate un-saved Reels in your activity log, reduce unwanted suggested content, and un-send DMs. Head of Instagram vs. Head of Threads: Inside the playful executive banter between the heads of Instagram and Threads. Podcast Movement NYC - September 17th/18th (Registration) 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 The Equipment I Use: Microphone: Shure MV7+ USB-C & XLR Podcast Dynamic Mic with Stand (Amazon) Headphones: Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds (Amazon) Laptop: Dell Latitude 7320 Detachable Detachable 2-in-1 Laptop Tablet Touch | 13" (Amazon) Phone: Samsung S25 Ultra with S-Pen included (Amazon) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 YouTube, Instagram, and Google: How to Get Out of TikTok 200 View Jail: Step-by-step strategy to fix low view counts, find trending search terms, and signal the algorithm. Google Search Profiles Updates: Google drastically lowers subscriber and follower requirements (down to 35K) for creators to manage their official Search Profile. YouTube "Qualified Views" Demystified: What actually counts as a view vs. an engaged view for YouTube Shorts and long-form monetization. Instagram Collab Post Strategy: Why waiting 24 hours to accept a collaboration invite can double your Reel’s reach and engagement. Editing Apps & Algorithm Penalties: Adam Mosseri clarifies if CapCut, Templify, or external video editors suppress your Instagram reach (and the watermark rule you must avoid). Links: YouTube: New! Practice Mode, Copyright Email, Qualified Views, and Search Profiles Update (YouTube) All Social Media Platforms: What Counts As a View (Social Media Today) Instagram: Editing In Other Apps (Instagram) TikTok: Getting Out of 200 View TikTok Jail (TikTok) Instagram: Strategy for Collab Posts (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 The Equipment I Use: Microphone: Shure MV7+ USB-C & XLR Podcast Dynamic Mic with Stand (Amazon) Headphones: Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds (Amazon) Laptop: Dell Latitude 7320 Detachable Detachable 2-in-1 Laptop Tablet Touch | 13" (Amazon) Phone: Samsung S25 Ultra with S-Pen included (Amazon) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 captions resets post performance, and whether third-party scheduling tools penalize your visibility. Plus, explore strategic tips for testing content with Trial Reels, updates on the upcoming Series feature, and step-by-step navigation for managing blocked accounts. Key Topics Covered: Instagram Wordmark Redesign: Why Adam Mosseri says the new logo nod to the 2016 script style and what's next for the app icon. Algorithm & Reach Myths: The truth about Business vs. Creator accounts, editing captions post-publish, and using third-party schedulers. Trial Reels & Series Features: Best practices for testing video hooks without spamming your feed, plus updates on Instagram's short-form Series format. Account Controls & App Settings: How to check your blocked list and story-hiding settings directly in the app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Instagram captions. Links: YouTube: Updates to the YouTube Partner Program (YouTube) YouTube: YouTube Partner Program Changes - Explained (YouTube) Instagram: Built to celebrate creativity: the new Instagram brand identity (Meta Blog) Instagram: Strategy for Captions (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 The Equipment I Use: Microphone: Shure MV7+ USB-C & XLR Podcast Dynamic Mic with Stand (Amazon) Headphones: Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds (Amazon) Laptop: Dell Latitude 7320 Detachable Detachable 2-in-1 Laptop Tablet Touch | 13" (Amazon) Phone: Samsung S25 Ultra with S-Pen included (Amazon) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 posts into other languages. Links: The Instagram Stories - Video Version (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 The Equipment I Use: Microphone: Shure MV7+ USB-C & XLR Podcast Dynamic Mic with Stand (Amazon) Headphones: Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds (Amazon) Laptop: Dell Latitude 7320 Detachable Detachable 2-in-1 Laptop Tablet Touch | 13" (Amazon) Phone: Samsung S25 Ultra with S-Pen included (Amazon) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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: Shorts Thumbnails, Generative Thumbnails, Communities Features (YouTube) Instagram: Video Editing Tips From Creators on Edits (Instagram Blog) Edits: Audio Effects in the App (Instagram) Instagram:Can I Hide My Stories from My Followers? (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 The Equipment I Use: Microphone: Shure MV7+ USB-C & XLR Podcast Dynamic Mic with Stand (Amazon) Headphones: Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds (Amazon) Laptop: Dell Latitude 7320 Detachable Detachable 2-in-1 Laptop Tablet Touch | 13" (Amazon) Phone: Samsung S25 Ultra with S-Pen included (Amazon) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 ability to share directly to Stories, and the musical artist Sombr shares his songwriting process where he only writes song snippets to see what performs well before writing the rest of the song. Links: Instagram: What happens when you like someone's old Instagram post? (Instagram) Edits: Edits adds the ability to share to Stories, plus more (Instagram) Strategy: Sombr explains his A/B testing songwriting process (TikTok) YouTube: The Video Version of This Show (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 The Equipment I Use: Microphone: Shure MV7+ USB-C & XLR Podcast Dynamic Mic with Stand (Amazon) Headphones: Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds (Amazon) Laptop: Dell Latitude 7320 Detachable Detachable 2-in-1 Laptop Tablet Touch | 13" (Amazon) Phone: Samsung S25 Ultra with S-Pen included (Amazon) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 questions, including if having multiple captions on a carousel will boost reach, and if carousels are still valuable. Plus we get into some feature suggestions, and at the end, I ask for questions so I can do my own Ask Me Anything episode. Links: Creator Live East event - July 29th - NYC (Register!) - Use code "INSTASTORIESPOD20" for 20% off! 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.

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 posts. Links: Creator Live East event - July 29th - NYC (Register) - Use code "INSTASTORIESPOD20" for 20% off! Instagram: Change Audio on Reel or Post (Instagram) Instagram: 3 Features You Might Not Know About (Instagram) YouTube: New! Shows for YouTube and Open Call for Brand Deals (YouTube) Creator Live East event - July 29th - NYC (Register) - Code "INSTASTORIESPOD20" to save 20%!!! 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.

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! 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.

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) Instagram Adds Series (Instagram) Edits Adds Custom Fonts Support, Lyrics as Captions and Search for Effects (Instagram) YouTube: How To Grow Long-Form with Shorts (YouTube) 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.

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 Instagram’s AI remix option (SocialMediaToday) Check out my new YouTube Show! (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.

Major update - I have launched a video version of this show! In today's episode, Meta rolled out their latest AI updates but that included the ability for anyone to generate any AI images from anyone's Instagram posts. If you don't want that, I explain how to prevent it by going into the Instagram settings. Additionally the YouTube team has updates for Shorts and Account Status, and the Edits app has the ability to put images and text behind you using layers. Links: The Instagram Stories - Social Media News - VIDEO VERSION!!! My new YouTube Show! (YouTube) Meta: Meta Now Lets Anyone Generate AI Images With Your Instagram Posts, but You Can Stop It (LifeHacker) YouTube: Big Shorts Update, Music in Image Posts, Account Status & Video States (YouTube) Edits: Put Text and Images Behind You (Instagram) Check out my new YouTube Show! (YouTube) 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.

The Meta team announced Muse Image, the company’s first image generation model from Meta Superintelligence Labs. Also the Edits team added the ability to automatically generate bilingual captions, and the Head of Instagram explains how to create a shared collection. In the strategy section of the episode, we get into the value of cross-posting Reels to Facebook and how to use YouTube Shorts to create an engaged community. Links: Meta: Introducing Muse Image: Image Generation Built for Your World (Meta) Edits: Bilingual Captions Now Available (Instagram) Instagram: Shared Collections (Instagram) Instagram: Cross-Posting Reels to Facebook (Instagram) YouTube: Use Shorts to Grow Channel - Build a Fanbase (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.

Google adds Search Profiles for creators who have over 100,000 followers, YouTube posts get music, and the YouTube team explains how to get started with YouTube Shorts. Also the Threads team has been improving live chats, and the Head of Instagram explains how to handle a post that doesn't perform well - should you take it down and repost it immediately, or leave it up? If you are interested in sponsoring the show, send me a DM! I'd love to chat. @danielhillmedia Links: YouTube: Google Search Profiles (YouTube) Threads: Live Chats Getting a Glow-Up (Threads) YouTube: Getting Started on YouTube Shorts (YouTube) Instagram: Should you delete and repost if something flopped? (Instagram) Wednesday Waffle: Find if your email password has been breached (Emailosint.org) Remove your email address from Emailosint.org (Emailosint.org) 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.

If you find this show valuable or helpful, would you mind leaving a review? It doesn't cost anything and it's greatly appreciated. Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts Today on the show, the Head of Instagram answers questions like "how do I find the setting to add more captions to the carousel?", "how do I know when someone specific posts?" and "do you ever just stop adding features to Instagram and Edits?" Links: Instagram: Testing More Ways to Access Your Algorithm (Instagram) 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.

The CEO of Meta, Mark Zuckerburg, announced Meta Ray-Bans - without the Ray-Bans - for $80 cheaper. Also Rene Ritchie from the YouTube Creator Insider team explains how to use the AI tool Ask Studio, and the Head of Instagram explains how long to wait before posting your next video. Links: Meta: New Smart Glasses (Instagram) YouTube: Ask Studio - Getting Started Guide for Creators (YouTube) Instagram: How Long to Wait Before Posting the Next Video? (Instagram) Instagram: How to Turn Viewers into Followers (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.

The Head of Instagram announced on Threads that the Instagram app is now available for Samsung TVs. Also, the Instagram team announced on Friday that carousels now support multiple captions - so you can make one caption per slide. In today's episode, the Head of Instagram answers questions about Reach, Engagement, Stories, and short form vs. long form video. Links: Instagram: App Now Available on Samsung TVs (Threads) 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.

Snap 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.

The 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.

Instagram 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.

With 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.

Today 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.

The 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.

The 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.

The 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.

Today'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.

How 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.

Instagram rolls out Instants, and I started using it! Mark Zuckerberg announced encrypted AI conversations, plus how to use Edits to link directly to Reels, and advice on the questions to ask when a piece of content does not perform well. Links: Instagram: Introducing Instants! (Instagram) Meta AI: Encrypted AI Conversations (Threads) Edits: Reels and Account Linking Inside Videos (Instagram) YouTube: Emmanuel Acho of Speakeasy with Creator Advice (YouTube) Wednesday Waffle - Download Instagram Content (Save-Free.com) 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.

The Head of Instagram explains why you may have lost followers last week, how long a Reel should be, and how to prevent people from leaving your Reels after 5 seconds. He also discusses feature suggestions including a faster, simpler way to organize a carousel, plus Trial Reels being available on desktop (yay!) 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.

The Threads team continues to add features, and this one is important - being able to send DMs from your laptop (or desktop). Now you finally can! Also the Edits team has some new features, including one called "Fuse" that I really like, and we get into Edits features to help you with your workflow. Lastly the YouTube Creator Insider team interviews Adam Savage from the TV show "Mythbusters" all about his strategy. Links: Threads: DMs from the Web! (Threads) Threads: Trending Topics Expands to More Countries (Threads) Edits: Updates to Captions and New Effects (Instagram) Edits: Customize Your Edits Workspace (Instagram) YouTube: Interview with Adam Savage from Mythbusters on Strategy (YouTube) Wednesday Waffle: Valley Heat (Podcast) 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.

The Head of Instagram does his weekly Ask Me Anything, answering questions like "can I still post memes on Instagram?" and "tips for meme accounts to stay original?". He also talks about the most common traits in successful creators and if Instagram Verification prevents you from having your account suspended. 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.