New Instagram Update + Features You Need To Know Right Now!

About this episode

This episode discusses the latest Instagram updates and features that creators and small business owners need to know to enhance their social media strategy.

If you’re still using Instagram like it’s 2020… you’re already behind. This episode breaks down the newest IG updates that creators, small biz owners, and social media managers need to know. We’re talking teleprompters, trial reels, AI tools, reposts, and tips to finally go viral. Instagram is changing fast, and these new features are helping small accounts grow big (fast). No fluff, just real strategies you can use today. TIME STAMP: Introduction: (00:00) On-Screen Text Teleprompter in Edit Mode: (00:57) Trial Reels: (02:08) 2X Speed Editing: (03:51) Repost Feature: (04:32) Shares & Saves Matter Most: (04:58) 10-Second Watch Time Ranking: (06:13) AI Task Feature in DMs (Coming Soon): (07:01) Instagram Blend (07:23) Lockable Posts: (08:03) Insight Tool for Agencies & Brands: (08:50) AI Tool for Partnership Ads: (09:22) Timeline Wipe: (10:10) Whether you're a creator, biz owner, or just trying to blow up on IG — this episode is your 2025 playbook. Let’s go 🎧 If you're listening on a podcast app, follow the show so you never miss an episode! 📺 If you're watching on YouTube, hit that subscribe button and turn on notifications! —-------------------------------- WHERE TO…

People in this episode

Host: Tiffany Ogwumike

Topics covered

• Instagram updates
• social media strategies
• small business growth
• content creation
• AI tools

Keywords

• Instagram updates
• teleprompters
• trial reels
• AI tools
• viral strategies

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Instagram, Social Media Tea

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