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Instagram Reach, YouTube AI & TikTok Creator Tips

Oct 15, 2026 · 9m

Summary

This episode covers new social media updates, including YouTube's AI tool "Ask YouTube" expanding to Shorts and Instagram's Edits app adding clickable audio links. Tessa Lyons, Instagram's VP of Product, shares three tips for new creators, emphasizing camera comfort, using diverse formats, and engaging with communities. The TikTok team also highlights hidden metrics like retention and profile visits that indicate a loyal audience.

Topics discussed

Introduction and Instagram Reach Playbook announcement Episode overview: Edits app and YouTube updates Ask YouTube AI tool and strategy segment preview Sponsor segment: Grow Therapy Edits app update: Creating carousel posts Edits app update: Interactive audio links Edits app update: Popular topics feature YouTube: Ask YouTube coming to Shorts Discussion on AI tools for content creation Tessa Lyons: Three tips for new Instagram creators Host tip: Using a teleprompter for camera comfort TikTok: Hidden metrics creators should track Outro and final call to action
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