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2-3-25 - Does Horizontal Video on Instagram Get Downranked and other answers Feb 04, 2025

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The Head of Instagram answers questions about the new Edits app, explains how the algorithm treats likes vs. saves, and gives some insights about the Instagram Creator Bonuses (hint: I don't like the answer and I have stats to show why).

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Meta posts big profit, aims to take AI lead (AFP)

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1-29-25 - How Instagram Ranking Works for Stories Plus AMA with the Head of Instagram Jan 29, 2025

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Today's episode features the Head of Instagram explaining how ranking works for Stories and why only your followers will see your Stories. Additionally Adam Mosseri answers questions about Story Highlights, 3 Minute Reels, the new video editing app Edits, and more.

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1-27-25 - How to Get Recommended on Instagram Plus Cross-Posting Stories and Threads Ads Jan 27, 2025

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TikTok gets a 75 day extension because of President Trump's Executive Order, the YouTube team shares some updates, WhatsApp will let you cross post your Story to Instagram and Facebook, the Head of Instagram explains what you need to do for your content to be recommended, and Threads is starting to get ads.

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White House in talks to have Oracle and U.S. investors take over TikTok (NPR)

YouTube Creator Insider Team Updates (YouTube)

Share WhatsApp Story to Instagram and Facebook (Facebook)

Testing Ads on Threads (Threads)

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1-22-25 - The Head of Instagram Gives Tips and Tricks for Reels and the Algorithm Jan 23, 2025

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Today the Head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri, shares Tips and Tricks for Reels, gives an explanation on how the Instagram algorithm works in 2025, and talks about how often you should post. I start something called "The Wednesday Waffle" where I talk about another topic at the end of the show.

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1-19-25 - TikTok Gets Shut Off and Turned Back On plus Instagram announces a new video editing app and tons more Jan 20, 2025

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TikTok was shut down but now it's back! Instagram announces a new video editing app for mobile, plus Reels up to 3 minutes and a redesigned profile grid. What a time to be alive!

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Instagram announces a new profile grid (Instagram)

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1-17-25 - The Supreme Court Rules on TikTok and the CEO of TikTok Shares a Message Jan 18, 2025

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The Supreme Court announces its ruling to uphold the TikTok ban, the CEO of TikTok, Shou Chew shares a message and the Head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri, shares a new Reels feature to help you connect with your friends.

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Supreme Court OKs TikTok Shutdown (Wall Street Journal)

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1-15-25 - TikTok Prepares for Shutdown and Adam Mosseri answers questions Jan 15, 2025

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Today on the show, I share the latest news on the TikTok ban, and play answers from the Head of Instagram about Community Notes, how long Reels can be, getting rid of Story Highlights, and more.

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TikTok Prepares for Immediate Shut-Off in the U.S. on Sunday (The Information) Note - this is behind a paywall

TikTok Will Reportedly Shut Down Its App Completely on Sunday (Gizmodo)

How to Preserve Everything You Love on TikTok Before It Goes Away (Lifehacker)

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1-13-25 - The Supreme Court Hears Arguments from TikTok and Adam Mosseri Shares Instagram's 2025 Goals Jan 13, 2025

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The Supreme Court heard oral arguments from TikTok's lawyers last week, and the head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri, shares the platform's goals for 2025.

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Supreme Court Hearing (YouTube)

Adam Mosseri on Instagram's Goals in 2025 (Instagram)

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1-8-25 - Mark Zuckerburg, CEO of Meta, Annouces Major Changes and Adam Mosseri Weighs In Jan 08, 2025

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Mark Zuckerburg annouced some major changes across Meta, including opening up the platforms to political content, and replacing Fact Checkers with Community Notes. What does that mean for Creators? Adam Mosseri weighs in.

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Mark Zuckerburg Announces Updates for Meta (Instagram)

Adam Mosseri Explains What Updates Mean for Creators (Instagram)

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1-6-25 - Adam Mosseri Talks Burnout and YouTube Team Explains Updating Thumbnails Jan 06, 2025

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Today on the show, the Head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri, talks about what to do if you're feeling burned out. Additionally we get an update on a President Trump social media post about TikTok, and Rene Ritchie from the YouTube team busts some myths about thumbnails and what kind of equipment you need to be successful on YouTube.

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Adam Mosseri on Creator Burnout (Instagram)

President Trump on TikTok (Truth Social)

Mythbusting from YouTube - Thumbnails (YouTube)

Mythbusting from YouTube - Equipment (YouTube)

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