Today's episode features reporting from Lia Haberman of the In Case You Missed It newsletter about TikTok adding links to captions for affiliates, some Threads updates including a new signup experience and ads, and a clip from Kristi Lang at Buffer sharing their findings from 2 years of Instagram engagement data.

Show Notes:

TikTok Including Links in Captions (Threads [https://www.threads.net/@liahaberman/post/DCTWyRRR6Fo?xmt=AQGzqOfRMvyiPO8EiVwYENait6-9_pHofMNlEg38aevUFQ])

Lia Haberman -  In Case You Missed It (Substack [https://liahaberman.substack.com/]) 

Threads Sign Up Experience Changing (Threads [https://www.threads.net/@mosseri/post/DCVnxBRpDCs?xmt=AQGzC3FTn30VcqMAPLM0SBXvKOyuBr7HUQZKOy-D2ICP3g])

Threads Rolling Out Ads in January (The Information [https://www.theinformation.com/articles/meta-to-launch-ads-on-threads-in-early-2025])

Buffer: Data Shows Instagram Reels are Best For Reach — But Not Engagement (Buffer [https://buffer.com/resources/instagram-reach-engagement-analysis/])

Buffer Video from Kirsti Lang (Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/p/DBt6Ug6v7y1/])

Buffer: Interview with Amanda Marachko (Audio Version [https://plinkhq.com/i/1301584763/e/1000661840735]) (Video Version [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WILKyw1samg])

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11-15-24 - TikTok Adds Links to Captions, Threads Updates, and Buffer Shares Stats on Reels vs Carousels

Show Notes:

YouTube Creator Insider Team on Shorts Updates (YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWhC5RpYM24])
Adam Mosseri on Branded Content (Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/p/DCO9CdOTR8f/])

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11-13-24 - YouTube Updates The Timeline for Longer Shorts and Adam Mosseri Talks Burnout

Show Notes:

What a second Trump presidency means for tech (The Verge [https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/8/24291333/second-trump-tech-policy-antitrust-ai-crypto])

Nycole Hampton is a marketing expert with 19 years of experience in the industry and 13 years of leadership experience. She has worked on brand teams for global agencies, focusing on influencer marketing and social media. She is also an adjunct professor who teaches influencer and social media marketing. In this episode, Nycole answers listener questions about influencer marketing and shares practical tips for success. The episode covers topics like:


● How to identify potential brand partners: Nycole advises creating two lists - a "realistic list" of brands you already use and a "dream list" of brands you aspire to work with.


● How to write effective outreach emails: She emphasizes the importance of personalization, highlighting your relationship with the brand, and offering creative ideas for potential campaigns.


● How to follow up with brands: Nycole suggests using seasonal moments as opportunities to re-engage and recommends offering value by sharing your recent successes or asking for feedback.


● How to price your services in a changing market: She encourages influencers to understand their value and build a case for their pricing, considering additional deliverables or collaborative approaches to address potential engagement concerns.
 

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11-6-24- What President Trump Getting Re-elected could mean for TikTok and Nycole Hampton on Pitching Brands

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11-6-24 - Lindsey Gamble Talks LinkedIn Video and Adam Mosseri Discusses Getting Less Views

Instagram DM Inbox Update (Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/p/DB1GSFPSGRs/])

T-Pain's DM Inbox on Instagram (TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@tpain/video/6956393858091502854])

YouTube Shorts - Tagging Products (YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/shorts/EMPYLiGzes0])

YouTube Videos - Previews (YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/shorts/EMPYLiGzes0?feature=share])

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11-3-24 - Instagram announces changes for the DM Inbox and YouTube Shorts Get Product Tagging

Show Notes:

Adam Mosseri Explains Video Quality to Lindsey Gamble (Threads [https://www.threads.net/@mosseri/post/DBmuQaIP-Q8?xmt=AQGz_kEOLbZoWEbCrCtrUlSDGwkFzPhWZT_1gk3UQUYI0w])

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10-28-24 - Adam Mosseri's AMA discusses getting less views

Show Notes:

YouTube Creator Insider - Poll Stickers for Shorts, Ad Blocking Controls, Longer Shorts Updates, Super Chat Goals, and MORE! (@YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6m4EXe49TU])

In this episode of the Instagram Stories Podcast, I interview Chelsea Bradley, a social media strategist, who shares insights about her journey and expertise. Chelsea discusses her background in journalism, her transition to social media, and her approach to copywriting.

We delve into topics such as crafting effective social media posts, the importance of being succinct, and strategies to stand out in a crowded market.

Chelsea also offers practical tips on improving your copywriting skills and ensuring your message resonates with your audience. Towards the end, Chelsea talks about her involvement with a local Little League's social media and the impact she has made. About Chelsea Bradley: Chelsea is a social media strategist and consultant who emphasizes the importance of community and a solid social foundation. Her approach to business and live is to lead authentically, solve problems, connect and make a difference. She has worked with 150+ brands and 25+ agencies for over 15 years and spends her free time at Little League, San Diego Padres games or on her boat on the Pacific photographic sharks, dolphins and whales.

 

 

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The Salty Shell Newsletter: ⁠TheSaltyShell.news [TheSaltyShell.news]

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10-26-24 - YouTube News directly from The YouTube Team, and Chelsea Bradley Shares Insights on Messaging

Show Notes:

Give Your Feedback about the Show! (Google Forms [https://forms.gle/3Qzr6PNUYF5qG1rA9])

Threads FAQ and Best Practices (Threads [https://creators.instagram.com/threads#FAQ-and-best-practices])

Testing New Ways to Combat Scams and Help Restore Access to Compromised Accounts (Meta [https://about.fb.com/news/2024/10/testing-combat-scams-restore-compromised-accounts])

New YouTube Features — Explained! (YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEw6eXcxodw])

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10-23-24 - Threads Releases a How-To Guide and Meta Tests Facial Recognition for Locked Accounts

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Give Your Feedback about the Show! (Google Forms [https://forms.gle/3Qzr6PNUYF5qG1rA9])

Adam Mosseri Explains How Carousels Work (Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/p/DBOeUmTSmIC/])

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10-21-24 - The Head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri, Explains Why They Don't Want to Pay Creators

Show Notes:

Give Your Feedback about the Show! (Google Forms [https://forms.gle/3Qzr6PNUYF5qG1rA9])

3 Minute Shorts on YouTube (YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/shorts/VX03K5BnZ8c])

Threads app chief shares her top advice for creators on how and when to post — as the engagement-bait debate swirls (Business Insider [https://www.businessinsider.com/meta-exec-advises-creators-threads-content-amidst-engagement-bait-controversy-2024-10]) (Bypass Paywall for Article! [https://archive.ph/AEfr8])

Threads Adds Online Activity Indicator (Threads [https://www.threads.net/@threads/post/DBJxYQVx6Vg])

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10-16-24 - YouTube Shorts Can Now Be 3 Minutes, a Digital Business Cards on Instagram, and more

"The Instagram Stories" is a podcast to keep you up to date on all the latest and greatest Instagram features. From new tools for content creation and engagement to changes in the algorithm, each episode provides in-depth analysis and practical tips for maximizing your Instagram success.   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. 