Instagram Updates: Instagram's CEO on Paid Tiers & Algorithm Reset
Summary
Host Daniel Hill covers Instagram’s latest AMA, confirming the platform remains free while discussing the Edits desktop app’s creator-focused development. The episode addresses reach mechanics for trial reels and collabs, explains how to reset your algorithm, and explores the balance between short-form content and growing demand for long-form, horizontal video. Additionally, Adam Mosseri shares updates on upcoming features, including a search bar for saved lists, potential story fast-forwarding, and the global rollout of the new episodic series format.
Topics discussed
Intro: Paid tiers, algorithm reset, and Edits app
Sponsor segment: Grow Therapy
Clarification: Instagram remains free with ads
Edits for Desktop: Status and creator feedback
Host commentary: Edits app popularity vs. CapCut
Reach: Impact of posting as a trial reel
Reach: Strategy for collab posts with creators
How to reset your Instagram algorithm
Break and preview of upcoming topics
Feature: Full-screen horizontal Reels and long-form video
Feature suggestion: Search bar for saved lists
Feature suggestion: Fast-forwarding stories
Series feature: Global launch and monetization
Outro and sign-off
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