The Instagram Stories - Social Media News
Daniel Hill, The Instagram Stories - Social Media News, YouTube, TikTok, Social Media News | Focusing on Instagram, Threads
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▶ WebplayerThe 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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Sep 28, 2026 · 10:47
On this episode of The Instagram Stories, I'm breaking down the latest insights from Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, on how creators can maximize their reach and understand…
Sep 24, 2026 · 12:02
On this episode, I'm breaking down the biggest social media updates for creators from the recent Meta Connect and Made on YouTube events, plus a key Instagram strategy to boost…
Sep 22, 2026 · 12:20
Meta introduces its "Meta One" unified subscription tier and previews the upcoming "Edits+" feature. Threads launches new podcast integration tools, Instagram’s head explains…
Sep 14, 2026 · 11:31
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,…
Sep 11, 2026 · 12:54
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…
Sep 8, 2026 · 12:28
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…
Sep 3, 2026 · 12:24
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…
Aug 31, 2026 · 9:24
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…
Aug 26, 2026 · 13:12
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…
Aug 24, 2026 · 11:13
Podcast Movement NYC - September 17th/18th ( Registration ) Looking for the best weekly social media news podcast to navigate algorithm changes, platform updates, and digital…
Aug 21, 2026 · 9:49
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…
Aug 18, 2026 · 9:50
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…
Aug 13, 2026 · 8:57
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…
Aug 10, 2026 · 9:02
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…
Aug 6, 2026 · 11:13
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…
Aug 3, 2026 · 9:28
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…
Jul 28, 2026 · 12:12
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…
Jul 22, 2026 · 12:11
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…
Jul 20, 2026 · 12:12
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…
Jul 17, 2026 · 11:03
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…
Jul 14, 2026 · 10:41
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…
Jul 9, 2026 · 11:25
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…
Jul 7, 2026 · 10:43
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…
Jul 1, 2026 · 12:51
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…
Jun 30, 2026 · 12:52
If you find this show valuable or helpful, would you mind leaving a review? It doesn't cost anything and it's greatly appreciated. Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts…
Jun 25, 2026 · 12:26
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…
Jun 23, 2026 · 11:57
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…
Jun 18, 2026 · 10:02
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…
Jun 15, 2026 · 9:35
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…
Jun 10, 2026 · 12:41
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…
Jun 9, 2026 · 10:58
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…
Jun 5, 2026 · 11:46
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…
Jun 2, 2026 · 9:36
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…
May 27, 2026 · 12:23
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…
May 25, 2026 · 7:34
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…
May 20, 2026 · 12:35
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…
May 18, 2026 · 11:29
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…
May 13, 2026 · 13:42
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…
May 11, 2026 · 12:51
The Head of Instagram explains why you may have lost followers last week, how long a Reel should be, and how to prevent people from leaving your Reels after 5 seconds. He also…
May 6, 2026 · 13:19
The Threads team continues to add features, and this one is important - being able to send DMs from your laptop (or desktop). Now you finally can! Also the Edits team has some…
May 4, 2026 · 9:52
The Head of Instagram does his weekly Ask Me Anything, answering questions like "can I still post memes on Instagram?" and "tips for meme accounts to stay original?". He also…
May 1, 2026 · 14:13
The team at Instagram is going to start penalizing aggregators who don't make original content, and just take content from others. Additionally, the team at YouTube is going to…
Apr 29, 2026 · 10:25
The Instagram team has improved insights, making it easier to find the data you need to figure out how your content is performing. The Edits team has added some improvements,…
Apr 27, 2026 · 11:20
The Instagram team has launched a new app called Instants in 2 countries, which seems to be remarkably similar to the old Threads app they had for sharing with Close Friends -…
Apr 23, 2026 · 10:03
The CEO of YouTube shares what he thinks about how to gain an audience on the platform, and where YouTube is focusing to support creators. The Threads team has launched Live…
Apr 20, 2026 · 11:52
What's the best type of content to focus on creating - carousels, long form videos, short form videos, or something else? Today on the show, the Head of Instagram answers the…
Apr 18, 2026 · 11:29
Instagram has expanded "Your Algorithm" to the Explore page, Threads is getting indented replies while the Threads web version is improving with DMs, the Edits app has the…
Apr 13, 2026 · 8:14
Today's episode features questions from the Head of Instagram, where he answers questions like "does watching my own Reel increase my view count?" and "how do we edit comments…
Apr 11, 2026 · 11:46
The Instagram team has added the ability to edit comments within a 15 minute window! Finally! Also the Head of Instagram reminds us of some features you might not know about, but…
Apr 8, 2026 · 12:26
A new app has his number 1 in the Apple App Store, and it allows you to record video in landscape (for YouTube) and portrait (for Instagram/TikTok) at the same time - it's called…
Apr 6, 2026 · 22:10
Today I interview Shawn Kallet. Shawn Shawn is the co-founder and co-CEO of 203 Creates, an independent agency that helps brands and IP owners develop and execute…
Apr 1, 2026 · 14:15
Today we talk about TikTok partnering with Cameo, Meta testing a premium subscription for Instagram, some features of Edits you might not know about, plus the YouTube team makes…
Mar 30, 2026 · 9:40
Today the Head of Instagram answers questions like - which is more important - likes or saves? Do I have to post Reels to grow on Instagram? Is it ok to not reply to comments?…
Mar 25, 2026 · 13:03
It's frustrating when people drop off watching your videos. However, there are some steps you can take to help address that. Also Meta has lost 2 landmark legal battles and the…
Mar 23, 2026 · 11:57
The Instagram team just added the ability to re-order the slides in a carousel post! This is long overdue but nice to see. Today on the show, the Head of Instagram answers…
Mar 19, 2026 · 9:44
Instagram adds the ability to pause Reels, the ability to change your voice in a voice memo, removes End-to-End Encryption from DMs, and we discuss if scheduling posts hurts your…
Mar 12, 2026 · 12:16
The Buffer team compiled a report called "The State of Social Media Engagement" and Tami from the Buffer team stops by to share the highlights. Also the Head of Instagram shares…
Mar 9, 2026 · 11:10
The Head of Instagram doesn't know you can schedule Stories using the Meta Business Suite. It's free and works great. We get into the recent AMA he did for some Q&A, including…
Mar 5, 2026 · 11:55
The Head of Product on the Edits team, Matt, stops by to share what the team has been doing, and how it can help you make better content using the Edits app. Also, the Head of…
Mar 3, 2026 · 8:56
Today's episode features the head of Instagram answering questions about scheduling posts, the maximum amount of people you can follow, if Instagram, Edits, and Threads will ever…
Mar 1, 2026 · 11:51
Instagram has Personal Accounts and Professional Accounts with different tiers - I break down the main differences, then talk about Instagram TV on Google TV devices, a new…
Feb 25, 2026 · 11:37
The Head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri, explains that the Following feed is not going anywhere, and the YouTube team adds the ability to reply to a comment using an audio recording…
Feb 24, 2026 · 10:33
The Head of Instagram discusses Trial Reels, Stories being available for longer than 24 hours, and what he'd love to see more of on Instagram. I agree with some of it and…
Feb 19, 2026 · 13:26
Meta (and all the other social media platforms) are on trial for getting teens addicted to their platforms. A Creator explains how he went from 2,000 followers to 1 million.…
Feb 16, 2026 · 9:45
Today's episode features a conversation between myself and Ashley Coffey talking about this week's AI news. We get into a study from the Harvard Business Review indicating that…
Feb 11, 2026 · 12:12
If you were going to start your Instagram all over from 0, what would you do? Today's strategy session features a creator who's doing this. Threads is launching "Dear Algo" so…
Feb 10, 2026 · 9:40
Does sharing posts to your Stories help with reach? Can someone find out if you hide your story from them? Can you delete highlights on Stories? All of these questions plus more,…
Feb 7, 2026 · 10:12
Today the Head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri, breaks down 3 features of Edits you might not know about, then we do a deep dive into one of them (hint: it's storyboarding!). Also the…
Feb 2, 2026 · 9:49
The Head of Instagram answers questions like "why can't Creators make money off Reels forever?" and "does boosting dampen your reach over time encouraging you to post more?" He…
Jan 31, 2026 · 25:48
My wife and her friends have a podcast, and they invited me to join as a guest. Hear me talk about why I don't hug people, my motto in life, and my thoughts on social media.…
Jan 29, 2026 · 8:39
Today on the show, the Head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri talks about how to manage notifications, including how to get uninterrupted sleep. Additionally, Open AI is working on a…
Jan 27, 2026 · 12:52
TikTok's new ownership is now in place in the US! But the platform has had problems over the weekend, and people are looking for alternatives. Additionally, the CEO of YouTube,…
Jan 23, 2026 · 26:26
In this interview, I chat with Diego Sanchez, a product manager at Buffer. He is a product leader with over a decade of experience launching new products from zero to one. At…
Jan 22, 2026 · 11:23
TikTok's 2026 trend report is out! Longtime listener Casey Ross stops by to share his insights. The YouTube team has improvements to the content upload system, then actor Chris…
Jan 20, 2026 · 9:50
The Head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri, answers questions about posting every day on Instagram, and explains the new Edits linking feature. He also gets into improvements around…
Jan 14, 2026 · 13:45
Apple announces a direct competitor to Adobe Creative Cloud - it's cheaper and you can purchase the apps so you don't need to pay monthly. Also, the Head of Instagram busts the…
Jan 12, 2026 · 9:20
The Head of Instagram explains how often the Instagram algorithm changes, how to use Trial Reels and make them permanent, along with how to share a Reel to Broadcast Channel. We…
Jan 9, 2026 · 15:11
In this episode, I interview Anna Mangiello, a User-Generated Content (UGC) creator and coach. Anna is a former high school teacher turned full-time UGC creator and coach who has…
Jan 6, 2026 · 11:42
The Head of Instagram gave 3 tips for Reels in 2026, which involve the Edits app for ideas plus Trial Reels. He also wrote a long blog post about the state of Instagram and where…
Jan 2, 2026 · 13:05
When the new year starts, Jen Lehner and I make predictions for the next 12 months. In today's episode, we talk about our favorite marketing campaigns of 2025 and our predictions…
Jan 1, 2026 · 0:44
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Dec 29, 2025 · 15:15
At the end of every year, Jen Lehner and I discuss social media and tech - the biggest fails, the best new features, and make predictions for the next 12 months. In today's…
Dec 24, 2025 · 10:54
Every year around this time, Jen Lehner and I talk about our favorite social media moments of the year, the biggest fails, the best new features, and make predictions for the…
Dec 22, 2025 · 10:44
Today the head of Instagram explains why Follower count still matters, the limiting of hashtags to 5, Instagram on televisions and the available data, plus a feature request that…
Dec 19, 2025 · 11:18
Instagram announces that hashtags will be limited to 5 - but don't worry, they weren't helping you get reach anyway. TikTok has been sold! The CEO of TikTok, Shou Chew, sent a…
Dec 18, 2025 · 12:23
Instagram announces their TV app is coming to Amazon Fire devices first, the Edits team has a bunch of updates, X (AKA Twitter) makes a separate desktop inbox that Threads needs…
Dec 16, 2025 · 10:53
Today on the show, the Head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri, talks about what Creators should focus on in 2026, how to adjust your Instagram algorithm settings, how to Edit a Reel…
Dec 13, 2025 · 10:22
Today we hear from Mr. Beast, aka Jimmy Donaldson, on which platform is the most important to create content for, and why. If you've ever struggled with this question, and I…
Dec 10, 2025 · 13:15
Instagram has added Story Re-Sharing - I explain how we all did this before using workarounds, but how businesses and brands can use this new feature strategically. Also…
Dec 8, 2025 · 10:17
The Head of Instagram's weekly Ask Me Anything is always packed full of good questions. Today's episode includes answers to questions like "how short is too short for a Reel?",…
Dec 5, 2025 · 9:38
People have been writing "Dear Algo" on Threads with requests for how their feed should be different - and now Threads is testing supporting these requests. Additionally, the…
Dec 2, 2025 · 10:10
Normally the Head of Instagram answers questions, but today the CEO of YouTube takes over. He answers questions like "What's YouTube going to look like 5 or 10 years from now?"…
Nov 28, 2025 · 16:04
A listener named Nina left me a lovely review of the show, plus links in Reels isn't news and Lia Haberman of the In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) email newsletter. Links: Old News:…
Nov 27, 2025 · 11:38
YouTube tests a new custom feed just like Instagram and TikTok, Shorts AI Creation Tools get updates, and I experiment with speeding up Lauren to see if that helps. Also the Head…
Nov 24, 2025 · 12:58
Thank you to everyone who filled out the listener feedback survey! If you haven't had a chance to do that yet, you still can - using the link here ! Instagram announced 20 minute…
Nov 20, 2025 · 12:45
The Listener Survey is still open! The first 10 people who submit responses to the survey get a $20 Amazon Gift Card. Today on the show we dive into a clip from the Head of…
Nov 17, 2025 · 13:33
Today on the show, I announce a new survey, where you give your input so I can improve the show. The first 10 people who fill out the survey get a $20 Amazon Gift Card! Also, I…
Nov 15, 2025 · 23:52
In this episode, I chat with @KristenBousquet a creator monetization coach who helps content creators and influencers build profitable businesses. Kristen shares her journey from…
Nov 12, 2025 · 12:53
The Threads team rolls out support for direct podcast linking, the Edits team adds lip sync, reverse, and bulk caption editing, the Instagram team improves analytics in the…
Nov 10, 2025 · 10:57
The Head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri, answers questions like "what's a remix on Instagram", and "are hashtags still a thing?" Plus we get into content recommendations and how it…
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