Instagram brings its fundraiser tool to ReelsThe feature is being rolled out in more than 30 countries as part of Meta's Earth Day efforts.By K. Holt, 04.19.2022
Instagram is bringing ads to ReelsFacebook is also testing a new type of ad for Stories, with ‘sticker ads.’By K. Bell, 04.22.2021
Instagram brings TikTok Duet-style collaborations to ReelsWith the Remix feature, the TikTok clone has even more of TikTok's DNA.By K. Holt, 03.31.2021
Instagram will no longer promote recycled TikToks on its TikTok cloneAlgorithms will watch out for watermarks that make 'the Reels experience less satisfying.'By K. Holt, 02.09.2021
Instagram turns on shopping in ReelsThere are now shopping features in nearly every corner of Instagram. By K. Bell, 12.10.2020
Snapchat launches TikTok rival ‘Spotlight’The company will spend millions of dollars to pay users for popular videos.By K. Bell, 11.23.2020
Instagram adds dedicated sections for shopping and ReelsThe activity section has been demoted to the top right corner of the app. By K. Bell, 11.12.2020
Instagram makes Reels audio more like TikTokThe app now lets users share and save sounds from Reels.By K. Bell, 10.08.2020
Instagram tests new home screen with tabs for shopping and ReelsThe Facebook-ification of Instagram continues. By K. Bell, 09.09.2020
Instagram replaces Explore with Reels in IndiaTikTok has been banned in the country since June.By K. Bell, 09.03.2020
Instagram launches Reels, and tries to beat TikTok at its own gameThe launch comes at the worst possible time for TikTok.By K. Bell, 08.05.2020