The Instagram Stories - Social Media News

Daniel Hill, The Instagram Stories - Social Media News, YouTube, TikTok, Social Media News | Focusing on Instagram, Threads
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The ultimate destination for the latest in social media news, focusing on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Threads, and Edits. The show features exclusive audio clips from the voices behind the platforms, giving updates and insider insights. Whether you're a creator, marketer, or social media enthusiast, stay ahead of the curve and on top of social media news with 'The Instagram Stories - Social Media News'. Instagram and the Glyph are trademarks of Instagram, LLC in the U.S. and other countries. The publisher, author, and contributing photographers are independent and not affiliated with, endorsed, or sponsored by Instagram, LLC. Instagram and the Glyph are used with permission by Instagram, LLC.

  1. 13h ago

    Instagram Lets Anyone Generate AI Images From Your Posts and How To Prevent It

    Major update - I have launched a video version of this show! In today's episode, Meta rolled out their latest AI updates but that included the ability for anyone to generate any AI images from anyone's Instagram posts. If you don't want that, I explain how to prevent it by going into the Instagram settings. Additionally the YouTube team has updates for Shorts and Account Status, and the Edits app has the ability to put images and text behind you using layers. Links: The Instagram Stories - Social Media News - VIDEO VERSION!!! My new YouTube Show! (YouTube)   Meta: Meta Now Lets Anyone Generate AI Images With Your Instagram Posts, but You Can Stop It (LifeHacker) YouTube: Big Shorts Update, Music in Image Posts, Account Status & Video States (YouTube) Edits: Put Text and Images Behind You (Instagram)   Check out my new YouTube Show! (YouTube) Links:        Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts   Connect with me on Instagram: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on Threads: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on YouTube: @danielhill_media   Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts     Links: The Instagram Stories - Social Media News - VIDEO VERSION!!! My new YouTube Show! (YouTube)   Meta: Meta Now Lets Anyone Generate AI Images With Your Instagram Posts, but You Can Stop It (LifeHacker) YouTube: Big Shorts Update, Music in Image Posts, Account Status & Video States (YouTube) Edits: Put Text and Images Behind You (Instagram)   Check out my new YouTube Show! (YouTube) Links:        Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts   Connect with me on Instagram: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on Threads: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on YouTube: @danielhill_media   Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    11 min

  2. 2d ago

    Instagram Rolls Out Muse Image AI and Edits Gets Bilingual Captions

    The Meta team announced Muse Image, the company’s first image generation model from Meta Superintelligence Labs. Also the Edits team added the ability to automatically generate bilingual captions, and the Head of Instagram explains how to create a shared collection. In the strategy section of the episode, we get into the value of cross-posting Reels to Facebook and how to use YouTube Shorts to create an engaged community.   Links: Meta: Introducing Muse Image: Image Generation Built for Your World (Meta) Edits: Bilingual Captions Now Available (Instagram) Instagram: Shared Collections (Instagram) Instagram: Cross-Posting Reels to Facebook (Instagram) YouTube: Use Shorts to Grow Channel - Build a Fanbase (YouTube)   Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts   Connect with me on Instagram: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on Threads: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on YouTube: @danielhill_media   Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    11 min

  3. Jul 1

    YouTube Adds Google Profile Pages for Creators

    Google adds Search Profiles for creators who have over 100,000 followers, YouTube posts get music, and the YouTube team explains how to get started with YouTube Shorts. Also the Threads team has been improving live chats, and the Head of Instagram explains how to handle a post that doesn't perform well - should you take it down and repost it immediately, or leave it up? If you are interested in sponsoring the show, send me a DM! I'd love to chat. @danielhillmedia   Links: YouTube: Google Search Profiles (YouTube) Threads: Live Chats Getting a Glow-Up (Threads) YouTube: Getting Started on YouTube Shorts (YouTube) Instagram: Should you delete and repost if something flopped? (Instagram)   Wednesday Waffle: Find if your email password has been breached (Emailosint.org) Remove your email address from Emailosint.org (Emailosint.org)   Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts   Connect with me on Instagram: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on Threads: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on YouTube: @danielhill_media   Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    13 min

  4. Jun 30

    Instagram Testing More Ways to Access Your Algorithm

    If you find this show valuable or helpful, would you mind leaving a review? It doesn't cost anything and it's greatly appreciated. Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts Today on the show, the Head of Instagram answers questions like "how do I find the setting to add more captions to the carousel?", "how do I know when someone specific posts?" and "do you ever just stop adding features to Instagram and Edits?"   Links: Instagram: Testing More Ways to Access Your Algorithm (Instagram)     Connect with me on Instagram: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on Threads: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on YouTube: @danielhill_media   Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    13 min

  5. Jun 25

    Meta's New Smart Glasses and a Guide to YouTube's Ask Studio AI Tool

    The CEO of Meta, Mark Zuckerburg, announced Meta Ray-Bans - without the Ray-Bans - for $80 cheaper. Also Rene Ritchie from the YouTube Creator Insider team explains how to use the AI tool Ask Studio, and the Head of Instagram explains how long to wait before posting your next video. Links: Meta: New Smart Glasses (Instagram) YouTube: Ask Studio - Getting Started Guide for Creators (YouTube) Instagram: How Long to Wait Before Posting the Next Video? (Instagram) Instagram: How to Turn Viewers into Followers (Instagram)     Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts   Connect with me on Instagram: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on Threads: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on YouTube: @danielhill_media   Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    12 min

  6. Jun 23

    Instagram Adds Multiple Captions to Carousels and Instagram on Samsung TVs

    The Head of Instagram announced on Threads that the Instagram app is now available for Samsung TVs. Also, the Instagram team announced on Friday that carousels now support multiple captions - so you can make one caption per slide. In today's episode, the Head of Instagram answers questions about Reach, Engagement, Stories, and short form vs. long form video. Links: Instagram: App Now Available on Samsung TVs (Threads)   Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts   Connect with me on Instagram: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on Threads: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on YouTube: @danielhill_media   Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    12 min

  7. Jun 18

    Snap's New AR Glasses and The Best Time To Post on Instagram

    Snap has new AR glasses and they're $2,200. They're also massive. The Head of Instagram explains when the best time to post is, and why you might not want to create a new Instagram account if you pivot to a new topic. Also the Edits team is adding AI to help assist you. Links: Snapchat: Snap Unveils Specs Smart Glasses at AWE 2026 (YouTube) Instagram: The Best Time to Post on Instagram (Instagram) Instagram: Create a new account or use your existing account? (Instagram) Edits: Creator-only event with updates on the Edits app (Instagram)   Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts   Connect with me on Instagram: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on Threads: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on YouTube: @danielhill_media   Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    10 min

  8. Jun 15

    Instagram CEO Discusses Re-Ordering Grid Plus AI in Edits Like YouTube Studio

    The Head of Instagram explains how to re-order your grid, explains that editing a post after publishing does not hurt performance, and explains about the AI they're building in Edits to help you make better videos - and maybe even do the video editing for you. He also answers questions about turning off follower count, and customizing your algorithm to affect the content you see from people you've chosen to follow.   Links:    Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts   Connect with me on Instagram: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on Threads: @danielhillmedia Connect with me on YouTube: @danielhill_media   Leave a Review of the Podcast: Apple Podcasts   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    10 min
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The ultimate destination for the latest in social media news, focusing on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Threads, and Edits. The show features exclusive audio clips from the voices behind the platforms, giving updates and insider insights. Whether you're a creator, marketer, or social media enthusiast, stay ahead of the curve and on top of social media news with 'The Instagram Stories - Social Media News'. Instagram and the Glyph are trademarks of Instagram, LLC in the U.S. and other countries. The publisher, author, and contributing photographers are independent and not affiliated with, endorsed, or sponsored by Instagram, LLC. Instagram and the Glyph are used with permission by Instagram, LLC.

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  • Creator
    Daniel Hill, The Instagram Stories - Social Media News, YouTube, TikTok, Social Media News | Focusing on Instagram, Threads
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    1.5K
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Social Media News
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    The Instagram Stories - Social Media News

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