The Instagram Stories - Social Media News

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  Instagram Algorithm Decoded: Long-Form Content, Handle SEO & Edits App Tutorial 14.09.2026 11λ

  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.
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  Meta Muse AI Personal Assistant, Instagram Profile Tagged Grid & YouTube Shorts AI Feedback 11.09.2026 12λ

  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.
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  Creator Economy Live Takeaways: Brand Deals, Creator Partnerships & Dealing With Low Views 08.09.2026 12λ

  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.
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  Algorithm Deep Dive: Instagram Ranking, YouTube Recommendations & Podcast Movement 03.09.2026 12λ

  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.
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  Why You Can't Put Links in Instagram Captions and Edits App on Desktop (Adam Mosseri Q&A) 31.08.2026 9λ

  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.
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  Meta Child Safety Settlement, YouTube View Rules & TikTok Tok or Flop 26.08.2026 13λ

  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.
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  Instagram Reels Algorithm: Grow Reach, Copyright Strikes & Unsend DMs 24.08.2026 11λ

  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.
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  TikTok 200 View Jail: How to Escape It & Rank on Google Search 21.08.2026 9λ

  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.
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  New Instagram Wordmark, Reach Myths & Trial Reels Strategy from the Head of Instagram 18.08.2026 9λ

  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.
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  YouTube Partner Program Requirements to Earn Revenue Have Changed 13.08.2026 8λ

  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.
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  Get More Reach on Instagram Through a Collab Post 10.08.2026 9λ

  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.
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  YouTube Can Now Generate Thumbnails using AI in YouTube Studio 06.08.2026 11λ

  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.
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  HELP! Accidentally Liked an Old Instagram Post! What happens when I unlike it? 03.08.2026 9λ

  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.
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  Will Adding Multiple Captions to Instagram Carousels Boost Reach? 28.07.2026 12λ

  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.
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  Get the Chronological Instagram Experience Back with the Following Feed 22.07.2026 12λ

  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.
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  Advice For When You're Not Adding Followers on Instagram 20.07.2026 12λ

  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.
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  Instagram Adds Series and Translations Plus Using YouTube Shorts to Grow Audience 17.07.2026 11λ

  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.
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  Instagram Turns Off the Ability To Use AI With Public Images 14.07.2026 10λ

  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.
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  Instagram Lets Anyone Generate AI Images From Your Posts and How To Prevent It 09.07.2026 11λ

  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.
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  Instagram Rolls Out Muse Image AI and Edits Gets Bilingual Captions 07.07.2026 10λ

  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.