Getting interactions and engagement from users is a major goal in any social media presence and interactive experiences are an amazing way to get people directly involved. Whilst this may sound like it may take a lot of work, this can be achieved with Instagram’s stories function. When creating a new story, the sticker tool…
Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube, LinkedIn and even Slack all have a version of Stories. Whilst Instagram’s version may be the most succesful and well known, they all offer a fantastic route for engagement with users. Replies and reactions to stories on Instagram go to the brand’s DMs, providing a direct line of communication, offering a…
Getting more organic exposure and engagement on social media is key, Instagram is no exception. With the platform shifting to have more of a focus on video content, Reels and IGTV are a great place to connect with audiences. Whilst Instagram Reels and IGTV may have their own designated spaces, you can still boost their…
Statistics from the Sprout Social Index shows that 61% of consumers want to see engagement with the audience, with another 45% looking for transparency in a brand’s social media presence. This shows that consumers are looking for authenticity in the content they wish to see. They want to be able to trust the brands they…
The social media platform has begun testing ads for the Instagram Shop tab. The adverts will present either a single image or a carousel of images, with the feature being tested in the U.S. for mobile users. This comes as ecommerce options on social media have become more popular, with many looking to apps such…
Instagram’s response to success of Tik Tok, Reels allows you to post short-form videos, with currently a limit of 60 seconds on video length. Launched in August of last year, it has become widely used, especially amongst the younger generations. Similar Tik Tok and YouTube Shorts, viral challenges, audio clips and trends are the main…
