Still Not Sold on Instagram Stories? Here's Why You Need to Use Them in 2019
Struggling to build a strong social media presence as an entrepreneur or brand? Here's why Instagram Stories could be the key--plus, how to get started.
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THE FUTURE OF INSTAGRAM FACE FILTERS IS GLOSSY, METALLIC, AND SURREAL
Influencers have been posing with them in Stories, like the model Teddy Quinlivan and musicians iLoveMakonnen and Rosalía, and filter creators say their followings are growing because of it. Snapchat’s puppy dog filter may have started the face filter trend and become a meme unto itself, but now Instagram’s creators are moving filter design forward with a less cutesy look and more of a futuristic art kid vibe, often covered in gloss.
Creators on Instagram and other platforms made nearly $7 billion, study says
Creators in the U.S. are earning more than ever on internet platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and Tumblr — nearly $7 billion, according to a new study.
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Instagram testing new Fundraiser feature that lets you donate to nonprofits via Stories
According to a new report from TechCrunch, Facebook is looking to further expand Instagram’s commerce features. Instagram is said to be testing a new Fundraiser feature that would allow users to raise money for various nonprofits via their Story.
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The latest Instagram influencer frontier? Medical promotions.
Big pharma is partnering with influencers to sell new drugs and medical devices.
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Pinstagram? Instagram code reveals Public Collections feature
Instagram is threatening to attack Pinterest just as it files to go public the same way the Facebook-owned app did to Snapchat. Code buried in Instagram for Android shows the company has prototyped an option to create public “Collections” to which multiple users can contribute. Instagram launched private Collections two years ago to let you Save and organize your favorite feed posts. But by allowing users to make Collections public, Instagram would become a direct competitor to Pinterest.
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You Should Think Twice Before Joining That Instagram Pod
Instagram pods have been on the rise ever since Instagram switched users’ feeds from chronological to an algorithm-based order. However, there’s one big reason why you should consider not joining a pod, and here’s why.
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Five Digital Marketing Trends To Expect In 2019
Last year had its lessons, including that the key to social media success is being socially conscious and even if a picture is worth a thousand words, a video is worth a million. There’s no doubt that 2019 will set us on its own path of double-takes and pivots -- especially in the agency world. In testing these new marketing waters, I’m predicting a few key trends that are sure to catch the eyes (and handles) of marketers in 2019.
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Instagram issue causes follower counts to drop by millions
Instagram is investigating an issue that’s causing some of its most popular accounts to appear to lose millions of followers.