The Instagram Stories - Social Media News
Daniel
The 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 the Glyph are used with permission by Instagram, LLC.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-instagram-stories-social-media-news--6900254/support.
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Apr 2, 2026 • 14min
4-1-26 - Instagram Tests a Premium Subscription and TikTok Partners with Cameo
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 a way to like all your comments at once, and explains how to get insights to share with brands for partnerships.Links:TikTok Partners with Cameo to Unlock New Monetization Opportunities for Creators (TikTok)Meta starts testing a premium subscription on Instagram (TechCrunch)Edits app features (Instagram)YouTube Comments to ❤️, Gifts & Jewels in More Markets, Effect Maker, and More! (YouTube)Leave a Review: Apple PodcastsFollow Me on Instagram: @danielhillmediaFollow Me on Threads: @danielhillmediaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-instagram-stories-social-media-news--6900254/support.
Mar 31, 2026 • 10min
3-30-26 - The Head of Instagram Explains Which is More Important - Likes or Saves?
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? Should I delete a post if it tanks?Links: Leave a Review: Apple PodcastsFollow Me on Instagram: @danielhillmediaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-instagram-stories-social-media-news--6900254/support.Leave a Review: Apple PodcastsFollow Me on Instagram: @danielhillmediaFollow Me on Threads: @danielhillmedia
Mar 25, 2026 • 13min
3-25-26 - Strategy to Improve Watch Time and Retention in Videos
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 YouTube team changes BrandConnect to YouTube Creator Partnerships and I do Wednesday Waffle.Links:Meta: Meta misled users about its products’ safety, jury decides (The Verge)Meta: Meta and YouTube found negligent in landmark social media addiction case (The Verge)Instagram: Instagram and Facebook are about to be filled with affiliate content (The Verge)Instagram: How you can use Insights to understand content performance and improve content strategy (Instagram)YouTube: BrandConnect is now YouTube Creator Partnerships, Affiliate Program Eligibility Expansion, and more! (YouTube)Leave a Review: Apple PodcastsFollow Me on Instagram: @danielhillmediaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-instagram-stories-social-media-news--6900254/support.Leave a Review: Apple PodcastsFollow Me on Instagram: @danielhillmediaFollow Me on Threads: @danielhillmedia
Mar 23, 2026 • 12min
3-23-26 - Reach on Reels - What's the Ideal Length of a Reel?
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 questions about longer Reels getting reach, posting Instagram content to Threads to help growth on Instagram, and if Stories about new posts get suppressed.Links:Instagram: Re-order slides in a carousel post! (Instagram)Leave a Review: Apple PodcastsFollow Me on Instagram: @danielhillmediaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-instagram-stories-social-media-news--6900254/support.Leave a Review: Apple PodcastsFollow Me on Instagram: @danielhillmediaFollow Me on Threads: @danielhillmedia
Mar 19, 2026 • 10min
3-19-26 - Does Scheduling Instagram Posts Hurt Your Reach?
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 reach, along with a new Meta AI feature that's actually worth your time.Instagram: Pause a Reel by Tapping On It (Instagram)Instagram: Removing End-to-End Encryption (Instagram)Instagram: Does Scheduling a Post Hurt Your Reach? No. (Instagram)Podcast: AI News You Should Know About (Podlink)Leave a Review: Apple PodcastsFollow Me on Instagram: @danielhillmediaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-instagram-stories-social-media-news--6900254/support.Leave a Review: Apple PodcastsFollow Me on Instagram: @danielhillmediaFollow Me on Threads: @danielhillmedia
Mar 17, 2026 • 14min
3-16-26 - Instagram Tests Links in Post Captions for Meta Verified Subscribers!
Today's episode features an Instagram user who has the ability to post links in post captions (up to 10 times per month!). Also the Head of Instagram answers questions about how to know if your hooks are working, correcting misconceptions creators have about growing on Instagram, how to maintain your content creation process when dealing with burnout, and more.Links:Instagram: Meta is testing clickable links in Instagram captions for verified subscribers (Threads) Leave a Review: Apple PodcastsFollow Me on Instagram: @danielhillmediaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-instagram-stories-social-media-news--6900254/support.Leave a Review: Apple PodcastsFollow Me on Instagram: @danielhillmediaFollow Me on Threads: @danielhillmedia
Mar 12, 2026 • 12min
3-12-26 - Report on State of Social Media Engagment Based on 52 Milion Posts Analyzed
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 3 tips to speed up the content creation process, and I share an article about the lack of privacy from Meta smart glasses.Links:Buffer: The State of Social Media Engagement in 2026: 52M+ Posts Analyzed (Buffer)Instagram: 3 Tips To Make Content Creation Faster (Instagram)Meta: She Came Out of the Bathroom Naked, Employee Says (Svenska Dagbladet) Leave a Review: Apple PodcastsFollow Me on Instagram: @danielhillmediaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-instagram-stories-social-media-news--6900254/support.Leave a Review: Apple PodcastsFollow Me on Instagram: @danielhillmediaFollow Me on Threads: @danielhillmedia
Mar 9, 2026 • 11min
3-9-26 - Scheduling Instagram Stories and the Story Archive
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 questions about if captions help reach, and if someone can tell if you screenshot their story, plus how the Instagram Story Archive works.Links:Instagram: Schedule Stories (Meta Business Suite) Leave a Review: Apple PodcastsFollow Me on Instagram: @danielhillmediaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-instagram-stories-social-media-news--6900254/support.Leave a Review: Apple PodcastsFollow Me on Instagram: @danielhillmediaFollow Me on Threads: @danielhillmedia
Mar 5, 2026 • 12min
3-4-26 - Edits product team shares updates and how to leverage the app
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 Instagram explains to Dax Shepherd how to customize on your Instagram Reels feed on the Armchair Expert podcast, and Lauren from the YouTube Creator Insider team talks about how to track income across 2 different YouTube channels. After the news, I do Wednesday Waffle, where I talk about a topic that may or may not be related to social media.Links:Edits: Matt from the Edits Product team talks about its best features (Instagram)Instagram: Adam Mosseri talks customizing your algorithm (Instagram)YouTube: This Week at YouTube: Studio Payment Activity Expansion (YouTube) Wednesday Waffle:Project Hail Mary (Book) (YouTube)Mandalorian and Grogu (YouTube)Sign Up for The Weekly Email Roundup: NewsletterLeave a Review: Apple PodcastsFollow Me on Instagram: @danielhillmediaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-instagram-stories-social-media-news--6900254/support.Leave a Review: Apple PodcastsFollow Me on Instagram: @danielhillmediaFollow Me on Threads: @danielhillmedia
Mar 3, 2026 • 9min
3-2-26 - Instagram Lets Anyone Schedule Content plus other info from Adam Mosseri
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 combine into one giant super app, and if you can limit your Close Friends Story down to just one person. Links: Leave a Review: Apple Podcasts Follow Me on Instagram: @danielhillmediaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-instagram-stories-social-media-news--6900254/support.
