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Instagram is set to roll out a new ad format for sponsored posts published by influencers.
Instagram is introducing a new way to showcase local businesses with in-app profile pages.
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A study on Instagram engagement discovered that video posts receive 2x engagement of other post types.
Instagram has a confirmed bug that is causing some users to lose a significant number of followers.
Finding the best suited Instagram influencers for your niche can be challenging. Here are four essential tips that will help.
Facebook will soon be rolling out two new ways for businesses to communicate with customers via messaging and groups.
Instagram has rolled out a series of new features designed to engage with followers in different ways.
Instagram is launching a new feature that will allow users to share stories with close friends only.
Instagram is introducing the ability to add alt text to photos in an effort to make the platform more accessible.
Instagram announced it will be introducing redesigned user profiles, which are set to roll out over the next few weeks.
Instagram is taking steps to limit inauthentic activity on its network by removing fake followers, likes, and comments.
Instagram has expanded its shopping features with the ability to tag video posts with links to products.
Instagram now offers SoundCloud integration, which lets users share audio from the free streaming service to their stories.
In an effort to make the web more positive, Instagram is rolling out features to spread kindness and combat bullying.
Instagram has introduced another Snapchat-inspired feature that makes it easier for users to connect with people they meet in-person.
Instagram has added notifications to the web-based version of its app.
Instagram has been spotted testing a way to add hashtags to posts without including them in post captions.
For the first time, Instagram is letting users send GIFs via direct messages.
Instagram is expanding shopping capabilities, giving more businesses access to Shopping in Stories, and testing a Shopping Channel in Explore.
Instagram has introduced personalized emoji shortcuts, which show up above the keyboard when leaving a comment.
