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• Advice For When You're Not Adding Followers on Instagram 20.07.2026 11min

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

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

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

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

  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.
• YouTube Adds Google Profile Pages for Creators 01.07.2026 12min

  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
• Instagram Testing More Ways to Access Your Algorithm 30.06.2026 12min

  If you find this show valuable or helpful, would you mind leaving a review? It doesn't cost anything and it's greatly appreciated. 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?"
• Meta's New Smart Glasses and a Guide to YouTube's Ask Studio AI Tool 25.06.2026 12min

  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.
• Instagram Adds Multiple Captions to Carousels and Instagram on Samsung TVs 23.06.2026 11min

  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.
• Snap's New AR Glasses and The Best Time To Post on Instagram 18.06.2026 10min

  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.
• Instagram CEO Discusses Re-Ordering Grid Plus AI in Edits Like YouTube Studio 15.06.2026 9min

  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.
• Instagram Brings Customization of Your Algorithm to Main Feed 10.06.2026 12min

  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.
• Reorder Your Instagram Profile Grid Plus Q&A with Head of Instagram 09.06.2026 10min

  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.
• How To Get More Views On Your Content 05.06.2026 11min

  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.
• Instagram Gets Teleprompter and Edits for Desktop is Coming 02.06.2026 9min

  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.
• Instagram Launches Instagram Plus for $3.99/month 27.05.2026 12min

  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.
• Head of Instagram Answers Why We Can't Tell Who Shared Our Content 25.05.2026 7min

  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.
• YouTube Introduces Image Posts and Carousels to the Shorts Feed Plus a Co-Viewing Metric 20.05.2026 12min

  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.
• Instagram Instants vs. Snapchat vs. Be Real and Turning Off Instants 18.05.2026 11min

  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.
• Instagram Rolls Out Instants and Using Edits to Create Links 13.05.2026 13min

  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.