The Instagram Stories - Social Media News
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'. Instagram and the Glyph are trademarks of Instagram, LLC in the U.S. and other countries. The publisher, author, and contributing photographers are independent and not affiliated with, endorsed, or sponsored by Instagram, LLC. Instagram and...
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Instagram Reels Algorithm: Grow Reach, Copyright Strikes & Unsend DMs
<p>Podcast Movement NYC - September 17th/18th (Registration)</p> <p>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 th...
TikTok 200 View Jail: How to Escape It & Rank on Google Search
<p>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.</p> <p>Plus, we cover major platform updates across YouTube, Instagram, and Google:</p> 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 dras...
New Instagram Wordmark, Reach Myths & Trial Reels Strategy from the Head of Instagram
<p>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 mana...
YouTube Partner Program Requirements to Earn Revenue Have Changed
<p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Links:</p> <p>YouTube: Updates to the YouTube Partner Program (YouTube)</p> <p>YouTube: YouTube Partner Program Changes - Explained (YouTube)</p> <p>Instagram: Built to celebrate...
Get More Reach on Instagram Through a Collab Post
<p>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.</p> <p><br> </p> <p>Links:</p> <p>The Instagram Stories - Video Version (YouTube)</p> <p><br> </p> <p><br> </p> <p>L...
YouTube Can Now Generate Thumbnails using AI in YouTube Studio
<p>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.</p> <p><br> </p> <p>Links:</p> <p>YouTube: Shorts Thumbnails, Generative Thumbnails, Communities Features (YouTube)</p> <p>Instagram: Video Editing Tips From Creators on Edits (Instagram Blog)</p> <p>Edits: Audio Effects in the App (I...
HELP! Accidentally Liked an Old Instagram Post! What happens when I unlike it?
<p>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.</p> <p><br> </p...
Will Adding Multiple Captions to Instagram Carousels Boost Reach?
<p>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...
Get the Chronological Instagram Experience Back with the Following Feed
<p>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.</p> <p>Links:</p> <p>Creator Live East event - July 29th - NYC (Register) - Use code "INSTASTORIESPOD20" for 20% off!</p> <p><br> </p> <p>I...
Advice For When You're Not Adding Followers on Instagram
<p>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.</p> <p><br> </p> <p>Links:</p> <p> </p> <p>Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts</p> <p> </p> <p>Connect with me on Instagram: @danielhillmedia</p> <p>Connect with me on Threads: @danielhillmedia</p> <p>Connect with me on YouTube: @danielhill_media</p> <p> </p> <p>Leave a Re...
