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Instagram to Feature Carousel Ads in Stories
A new ad unit is coming to Instagram, as advertisers can now feature three pieces of media per stories ad.
Instagram Introduces Type Mode for Text-Based Stories
Instagram continues to build on its popular stories feature with an update geared toward text-only stories.
Instagram Posts Can Now Be Scheduled in Advance
Instagram is finally introducing a way for users to schedule posts in advance, but there’s a catch.
Instagram Stories Can Now Include GIFs
Instagram is making its stories feature even more animated with a new GIF option.
7 Simple Tactics to Kickstart Your Instagram Sales Funnel
Use Instagram to your advantage. These seven tactics can help power your e-commerce Instagram sales funnel to steady success.
5 Ways Instagram Optimization Can Make You Famous
Success on Instagram requires more than random photos, quick filters, a few hashtags, and an emoji or two.
Instagram’s Superzoom Could be the Next Boomerang
Instagram has a new effect for videos that could end up being one of its best features since the Boomerang.
Instagram Lets Users Add a Friend to Live Broadcasts
Instagram has made it possible for two accounts to broadcast together at the same time.
Turn Instagram Posts Into Sales With Shopify Integration
Shopify is rolling out its “Shopping on Instagram” feature to thousands more merchants, just in time for the holiday season.
Instagram Stories Can Now Have Interactive Polls
Instagram has added a new feature which will let users ask questions and have their audience vote on the answer.
5 Strategies That Will Really Grow Your Instagram Audience
Learn five awesome strategies to grow your Instagram audience with the help of Combin.
Instagram Tests Sharing Stories Directly to Facebook
Instagram has been spotted giving users the option to share stories directly to Facebook.
Instagram Now Supports Portrait and Landscape Photo & Video in Galleries
Instagram users are no longer limited to publishing galleries full of square photos and videos.
Instagram Stories Are Coming to Mobile Web Browsers
When logged into Instagram.com on a mobile browser, you will now see stories at the top of your feed.
5 Instagram Tools to Boost Your E-Commerce Sales
Check out these five essential tools that will help skyrocket your e-commerce revenue from Instagram.
4 Instagram Marketing Ideas for Higher Engagement & More Followers
These Instagram marketing ideas will help your feed look better, drive better engagement, and grow your followers.
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How to Get More Engagement on Instagram [Webinar Recap]
SEJ Executive Editor Kelsey Jones joined SEJ ThinkTank on March 8th to explore how you can get more engagement on Instagram. Check out this webinar...
New in Instagram for Business: Insights and Ads in Stories
There’s no stopping Instagram — especially when it comes to Stories. Only five months into its launch, the ephemeral storytelling feature for photos and videos...
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Noelle Federico on How to Really Stand Out on Instagram [PODCAST]
In this episode, SEJ’s Social Producer, Caitlin Rulien, chats with Noelle Federico of Dreamstime.com. They discuss brands who are rocking Instagram, how to gauge success,...
New in Instagram Stories: Stickers and Hands-Free Video Recording
Instagram has just released two new features for Stories. The ephemeral photo and video sharing feature has added stickers and hands-free video recording for its...
Instagram Now Has 600 Million Users
Yes, you read that right: Instagram now has 600 million users. In the six months since the photo-sharing company announced that it has reached the...
Instagram’s Live Video Rolls Out to All U.S. Users
Instagram has made its live video feature available to its U.S. users. Instagram’s live video allows users to broadcast a video in real-time on Instagram...
5 Keys to Being Successful on Instagram
Here are some Instagram winning strategies to connect to 48 million millennials.
New in Instagram Stories: Boomerang, Mentions & Links
Instagram is adding three new features to Stories – a mini-video format called Boomerang, the ability to mention other users, and links.
Instagram Makes it Easier for Users to Shop & Buy
Instagram is about to roll out a pair of new shopping features to make it easier for its 500 million users to shop without leaving...
Why Your Business Needs to be on Instagram
Considering marketing your business on Instagram? Check out this infographic and learn why it’s a viable marketing channel with endless possibilities.
Instagram Stories Will Vanish After 24 Hours
Instagram has a new feature called Stories, which lets its 500 million users create slideshows of images and videos that will vanish after 24 hours.
How Many Users Instagram Has Now: 500 Million
Instagram has surged to 500 million active monthly users and 60 percent of Instagram’s users, or 300 million people, now use the app every day.
22 Brands With Awesome Instagram Videos
Instagram’s making changes. From an alogorithm update to 60-second Instagram videos, find out what your brand needs to know. Stat!
Instagram Extends Videos from 15 to 60 Seconds
Instagram has announced it will be extending the standard 15-second length for videos to a full 60 seconds.