https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-launches-live-test-of-longer-videos-in-stories/610535/
Instagram Launches Live Test of Longer Videos in Stories | Social Media Today
Some users are now able to post 60-second videos in Stories, without them being split up into 15-second segments.
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https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-launches-10-days-of-live-shopping-event-to-showcase-its-evolvin/605827/
Instagram Launches '10 Days of Live Shopping' Event to Showcase its Evolving eCommerce Tools |...
The events will showcase Instagram's advancing live shopping options, which could help to increase interest in the process.
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https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-launches-new-moderator-option-for-ig-live-streams/620284/
Instagram Launches New Moderator Option for IG Live Streams | Social Media Today
Now, broadcasters will be able to assign a moderator to help manage their streams.
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https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-launches-new-professional-dashboard-platform-to-provide-quick-g/593839/
Instagram Launches New 'Professional Dashboard' Platform to Provide Quick Guidance for Creators |...
Instagram is rolling out a new 'Professional Dashboard' to make it easier for creators to access relevant tools to help maximize their performance.
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https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-launches-edits-tutorial-video-series/758785/
Instagram Launches Video Education Series for Edits App | Social Media Today
Valuable pointers on video creation via Instagram's Edits app.
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https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-launches-blend-reels-sharing-feature/745690/
Instagram Launches ‘Blend’ Reels Sharing Feature | Social Media Today
A new way to encourage engagement around Reels content.
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https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-launches-new-profile-cards/729813/
Instagram Launches New Profile Cards | Social Media Today
Instagram’s new profile cards include updated QR codes for connection.
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https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-adds-reposts-friends-feed-reels-friend-map/756996/
Instagram Launches Re-Posts, Friend Map and More | Social Media Today
The latest IG updates could have a significant impact on how you use the app.
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https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-launches-a-new-messaging-app-for-close-friends-called-threads/564328/
Instagram Launches a New Messaging App for Close Friends Called 'Threads' | Social Media Today
Instagram has launched a new messaging app for close friends, which includes a new automated status update feature to keep your connections updated of your...
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https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/Instagram-Adds-2022-Recap-Templates/639263/
Instagram Launches 2022 Recap Templates for Reels | Social Media Today
A new means to celebrate your year.
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https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-launches-test-friend-map-location-sharing/723911/
Instagram Launches Live Test of Friend Map Location Sharing | Social Media Today
The map will enable you to share location info and Notes with friends.
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https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-launches-add-yours-sticker-to-facilitate-more-engagement-in-sto/609267/
Instagram Launches 'Add Yours' Sticker to Facilitate More Engagement in Stories | Social Media Today
Instagram continues its process of replication as it seeks to maintain engagement.
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https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-launches-new-creative-tools-for-black-history-month/548392/
Instagram Launches New Creative Tools for Black History Month | Social Media Today
Instagram has launched some new creative tools for Black History Month, as well as a new promotion to showcase relevant creators.
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https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-launches-updated-ui-for-standalone-threads-app/589349/
Instagram Launches Updated UI for Standalone Threads App | Social Media Today
Instagram has announced a new update for its standalone Threads app
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https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-launches-creator-inspiration-campaign-profile-grid-rearrange/750612/
Instagram Launches New Artist Inspiration Initiative, Additional In-App Features | Social Media...
The Meta company is including the option to rearrange your profile grid display.
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https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-launches-tiktok-like-reels-functionality-in-india/581095/
Instagram Launches TikTok-Like 'Reels' Functionality in India | Social Media Today
With TikTok shut down in India, Instagram is seizing the opportunity, releasing its TikTok-like clone 'Reels' in the Indian market.
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https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-launches-initial-test-of-algorithm-free-reverse-chronological-fe/616711/
Instagram Launches Initial Test of Algorithm-Free, Reverse Chronological Feed Options In-Stream |...
Instagram's new, reverse-chronological feed toggle is coming - but is it really a valuable improvement?
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https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-launches-close-friends-podcast-showcase-celebrity/701924/
Instagram Launches New ‘Close Friends Only’ Podcast to Showcase Celebrity Users | Social Media Today
The first episode features Ice Spice in conversation with Doja Cat.
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https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-launches-initial-test-of-nft-display-options-which-are-also-comi/623431/
Instagram Launches Initial Test of NFT Display Options, Which Are Also Coming to Facebook Soon |...
NFTs are coming to Meta's apps, with Instagram launching an initial test of its new NFT display options.
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https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-expands-friend-map-india-updates-location-sharing-info/802168/
Instagram Launches Friend Map in India, Adds Location Sharing Provisions | Social Media Today
The platform has taken steps to address user concerns regarding oversharing.
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https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/Instagram-Launches-Live-Test-of-Post-Scheduling/634546/
Instagram Launches Live Test of Native Post Scheduling in the App | Social Media Today
This could be a handy addition for IG marketers.
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https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-launches-monthofgood-initiative-to-inspire-connection-during-ram/576670/
Instagram Launches #MonthofGood Initiative to Inspire Connection During Ramadan | Social Media Today
Instagram has launched a new initiative to inspire people to spread kindness during Ramadan.
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https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-launches-process-protect-teens-sextortion-scams/713012/
Instagram Launches Process To Protect Teens From Sextortion Scams | Social Media Today
New protection measures, designed primarily to protect younger IG users.
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https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-launches-new-tools-to-help-refine-content-recommendations/630860/
Instagram Launches New Tools to Help Refine Content Recommendations | Social Media Today
Instagram's looking to improve its AI-based content recommendations, by seeking more direct input from users.
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https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-launches-new-creator-lab-to-help-creators-maximize-their-on-platf/620212/
Instagram Launches New Creator Lab to Help Creators Maximize their On-Platform Performance | Social...
The new Creator Lab includes a range of insights and tips from established Instagram creators.
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https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-announces-launch-edits-video-editing-app/745956/
Instagram Launches Video Editing App | Social Media Today
Edits is intended to be the platform's answer to CapCut.
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https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-launches-checkout-on-instagram-to-facilitate-in-app-shopping/550834/
Instagram Launches 'Checkout on Instagram' to Facilitate In-App Shopping | Social Media Today
Instagram is taking the next big step with its on-platform shopping options by adding a new way for users to make streamlined purchases without leaving the app.
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https://itp.live/news/social-media/instagram-launches-new-instagram-map-feature-in-the-arabian-gulf-states
Instagram Launches New ‘Instagram Map’ Feature in the Arabian Gulf States
Instagram has announced the launch of its new ‘Instagram Map’ feature, now available across the Arabian Gulf States including the United Arab Emirates,
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https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-launches-test-of-new-shops-tab-with-selected-users/581165/
Instagram Launches Test of New 'Shops' Tab with Selected Users | Social Media Today
Instagram has launched a global test of its new Shops tab, which, eventually, will make it easier for users to buy direct from businesses in the app.
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https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-launches-first-edition-of-instagram-insider-digital-magazine-h/599353/
Instagram Launches First Edition of 'Instagram Insider' Digital Magazine, Highlighting Platform...
Instagram has published the first edition of its new 'Instagram Insider' digital magazine, highlighting key content trends and influenctial creators.
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https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-launches-trial-reels-audience-sampling/735136/
Instagram Launches Trial Reels for Audience Sampling | Social Media Today
A new way to test response to your Reels before publishing.
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https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-launches-voice-messaging-in-direct/544011/
Instagram Launches Voice Messaging in Direct | Social Media Today
Instagram is rolling out voice messages in Direct, providing another way for users to keep in touch.
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https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-launches-new-api-access-to-streamline-creator-partnerships/647410/
Instagram Launches New API Access to Streamline Creator Partnerships | Social Media Today
Some new processes to help facilitate influencer discovery and partnerships.
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https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-launches-signature-sound-app/728255/
Instagram Launches Signature Sound of the App | Social Media Today
It’s not pleasant, but maybe that’s not the point.
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https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-launches-updated-creator-tags-to-provide-more-credit-for-content/619954/
Instagram Launches Updated Creator Tags to Provide More Credit for Content Contributors | Social...
The new tags will provide more opportunity to highlight the contributions of collaborators.
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https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-launches-its-tiktok-like-reels-function-in-more-regions-adds-n/580499/
Instagram Launches its TikTok-Like 'Reels' Function in More Regions, Adds New Sharing Options |...
After first launching its TikTok-like 'Reels' function to users in Brazil, Instagram is now expanding the option to more markets.
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https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-launches-join-chat-sticker-to-promote-private-group-discussion/558102/
Instagram Launches 'Join Chat' Sticker to Promote Private Group Discussion | Social Media Today
Instagram has officially announced the launch of its new 'Join Chat' sticker for Stories.
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https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-schools-program-cyberbullying-teen-safety/743401/
Instagram Launches Schools Partnership Program To Protect Teens | Social Media Today
The program will enable teachers to issue prioritized reports about concerns.
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https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-launches-algorithm-free-feed-sorting-options-to-all-users/620908/
Instagram Launches Algorithm-Free Feed Sorting Options to All Users | Social Media Today
Will this address all of your Instagram problems and concerns?
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https://technext24.com/2025/04/23/instagram-launches-edits-video-app/
Instagram launches standalone 'Edits' video creation app to rival TikTok
Apr 23, 2025 - Instagram, a video-sharing streaming platform owned by Meta, has launched its standalone 'Edits' video creation app that offers similar features to TikTok and i
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https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-launches-celebrity-led-video-series-to-highlight-online-dangers/807694/
Instagram Launches Celebrity-Led Video Series To Highlight Online Dangers | Social Media Today
The first video features Usher talking to his teen sons.
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https://www.campussafetymagazine.com/news/instagram-launches-new-initiative-to-prevent-cyberbullying-in-schools/168798/
Instagram Launches New Initiative to Prevent Cyberbullying in Schools - Campus Safety Magazine
Mar 26, 2025 - Instagram Launches New Initiative to Prevent Cyberbullying in Schools, School Partnership Program, online harassment, school safety
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https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-launches-new-reels-updates-including-longer-clips-and-improved-t/585777/
Instagram Launches New Reels Updates, Including Longer Clips and Improved Trimming | Social Media...
Instagram has announced some new updates for its TikTok-like Reels functionality, including longer clips and improved video editing tools.
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https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-launches-reels-ads-in-all-regions/601963/
Instagram Launches Reels Ads in All Regions | Social Media Today
The ads can be 30 seconds long, and will appear between user Reels.
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https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-launches-live-test-flipside-alternative-engagement-space/705688/
Instagram Launches Live Test of New Flipside Alternative Engagement Space | Social Media Today
A new private sharing option on IG.
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https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-monthly-stats-performance-recap/744691/
Instagram Launches Monthly Performance Recap and Recommendations | Social Media Today
The new overview will provide insights and recommendations to help in your IG growth efforts.
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https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebook-launches-updated-education-courses-for-instagram-marketers/532996/
Facebook Launches Updated Education Courses for Instagram Marketers | Social Media Today
Looking to get a better understanding of how Instagram can help your business? Check out these new education courses from Facebook.
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https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-reaches-3-billion-users-ui-update/761038/
Instagram Reaches 3B Users, Launches New UI | Social Media Today
Instagram becomes Meta's third app to reach 3 billion users.
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https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-officially-launches-quiz-stickers-for-instagram-stories/553293/
Instagram Officially Launches Quiz Stickers for Instagram Stories | Social Media Today
Instagram is rolling out its new Quiz Sticker option for Instagram Stories, which was first spotted in testing earlier in the year.
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https://www.starfactorypr.com/post/lady-lorreign-launches-new-instagram-you-need-to-follow
Lady LorReign Launches New Instagram You Need to Follow
May 2, 2026 - Lady LorReign launches a new Instagram, giving fans a closer look at the fast-growing performer and her expanding brand.
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https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/meta-launches-instagram-spinoff-instants-as-a-standalone-app/818389/
Meta launches Instagram spinoff Instants as a standalone app | Social Media Today
The new app allows users to share disappearing photos, similar to competitor app Snapchat, with which Meta has a long-standing rivalry.
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https://brands.guidegeek.com/press/guidegeek-the-openai-powered-travel-assistant-from-matador-network-launches-on-instagram
GuideGeek, the OpenAI-powered Travel Assistant from Matador Network, Launches on Instagram –...
Your personal ai travel assistant.
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https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-officially-launches-question-stickers-in-stories/527487/
Instagram Officially Launches Question Stickers in Stories | Social Media Today
After being spotted in testing, Instagram is now officially launching its new question stickers in Stories.
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https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebook-launches-legal-action-against-instagram-clone-sites/589453/
Facebook Launches Legal Action Against Instagram Clone Sites | Social Media Today
Facebook has launched legal proceedings against a company which scraped 100,00 Instagram profiles and created a clone platform.
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https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebook-launches-new-video-series-hosted-by-post-malone-exclusively-on-m/589061/
Facebook Launches New Video Series, Hosted by Post Malone, Exclusively on Messenger and Instagram |...
Facebook has launched a new show, hosted by Post Malone, exclusively via its new Watch Together option.
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https://www.techjuice.pk/meta-instagram-instants-app-launch-disappearing-photos/
Meta Launches Instagram Spinoff Instants As Standalone App
Apr 24, 2026 - Meta launches Instants, a standalone Instagram app for disappearing photos, targeting private sharing and Snapchat-style use.
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https://igdm.me/blog/how-to-plan-instagram-campaigns-around-product-launches
IGdm Pro - How to Plan Instagram Campaigns Around Product Launches
A comprehensive guide on how to plan and execute a successful Instagram campaign for your product launches, from pre-launch buzz to post-launch analysis. Learn...
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