Instagram

• David Attenborough Departs Instagram Mere Months After Record-Breaking Foray
• Instagram Adds Branded Content Tags To ‘Reels’, ‘Live’, Unveils Several Updates To ‘Branded Content Ads’ Format

  Instagram announced today a number of updates to the way it distributes and labels branded content that it says are intended to make creation and amplification easier for influencers and brands alike.

  
• Instagram Finally Adds Ability To Search Platform Via Keyword

  Instagram is finally expanding its search capabilities, by enabling users to trawl the platform by keyword.

  
• Instagram Gives Reels, Shop Permanent Spots On Nav Bar

  Instagram has officially given Reels, its TikTok copycat, and ecommerce hub Shop permanent places on its navigation bar.

  
• Doing Things Media Debuts Animated IGTV Series To Showcase Its Viral Clip Library
• Instagram Expands Access To Monetization, Will Temporarily Double Creator Payouts For Live Stream Badges
• Instagram Agrees To New Measures To Curb “Hidden” Influencer Advertising In The U.K.
• Instagram Expands Shoppable Ads To IGTV—And, Later This Year, To TikTok Competitor Reels
• Sir David Attenborough Becomes Fastest Instagrammer To Surpass 1 Million Followers
• Instagram Doubles Maximum ‘Reels’ Length To 30 Seconds
• Instagram Testing ‘Reels’, ‘Shop’ Tabs On Homepage To Bolster Creators’ Livelihoods
• Emma Chamberlain Premieres ‘Styled By Emma’ Makeover Series On IGTV