The Instagram Stories Podcast

By: Daniel Hill - DanielHillMedia
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  • The Instagram Stories is a 30 minute podcast that delves into the world of Instagram and the secrets to success on the platform. Each episode features a different Instagram expert, who shares their knowledge and expertise on topics such as growing your following, creating engaging content, and using Instagram for business. From social media managers to influencers and business owners, our guests bring a wealth of experience and insight to the show. They'll discuss their personal success stories, share tips and tricks, and offer advice on how to make the most of your time on Instagram.
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  • Episode #76 - Kirsti Lang from Buffer Explains Why Instagram Reels Are Best for Reach But Not Engagement

    Episode #76 - Kirsti Lang from Buffer Explains Why Instagram Reels Are Best for Reach But Not Engagement
    Feb 19 2025

    Kirsti Lang is a marketer and creator based in Cape Town. By day, she's a senior content writer at Buffer. By night, she's a podcaster and creator, cultivating an audience of ambitious marketers looking to level up their productivity, tech stacks, and careers.In this episode, host Daniel and Kirsti Lang, content marketer at Buffer, explore data-driven Instagram strategies, focusing on content types, reach, engagement, and optimal posting times.**Show Highlights:**Introduction to Kirsti Lang (0:00-1:30): Kirsti introduces herself as a content marketer at Buffer, specializing in social media, productivity, and career growth.Buffer's Data-Driven Approach (1:30-4:00): Kirsti explains Buffer's data-driven approach to understanding social media algorithms and helping users make informed content decisions.Best Time to Post - Debunking the Myths (4:00-7:00): Daniel and Kirsti discuss common misconceptions about the "best time to post" and how Buffer's research offers a new perspective.Reels vs. Carousels: The Reach vs. Engagement Dilemma (7:00-16:00): Kirsti reveals Buffer's findings that Reels offer the highest reach, while Carousels drive the most engagement (12% more than Reels, 114% more than single image posts).Best Time to Post - The Data Revealed (16:00-24:00): Kirsti shares the best Instagram posting times (generally 3 PM-6 PM in the audience's time zone, specific times provided for each day), emphasizing their universal applicability.Weekends vs. Weekdays - Is it Worth Posting? (24:00-28:00): Kirsti advises prioritizing weekdays (especially Monday and Friday) for posting over weekends due to higher reach.The Importance of Content Quality (28:00-31:00): Kirsti stresses that high-quality content, including engaging hooks and authentic visuals, is crucial for success, even with optimal posting times.Following Kirsti and Buffer (31:00-33:00): Kirsti shares her social media handles and encourages listeners to explore the Buffer blog.Kirsti's Content Creation Setup (33:00-44:00): Kirsti describes her workspace and the simple tech she uses for video creation (Shure MV7 microphone, phone, budget tripod).Video Editing Tools and Process (44:00-47:00): Kirsti discusses her end-to-end video editing process using CapCut and her plans to explore more advanced tools.Find Kirsti online at:

    Instagram: ⁠@itsmekirsti⁠

    Buffer: ⁠Blog⁠Read all the articles discussed in the episode:⁠Data Shows Instagram Reels are Best For Reach — But Not Engagement⁠⁠The Best Time to Post on Instagram in 2025: We Analyzed 2 Million+ Posts to Find Out⁠Find me on ⁠Instagram⁠: ⁠@danielhillmedia⁠Find me on ⁠TikTok⁠: ⁠@danielhillmedia⁠Thanks for watching!
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  • Episode #75 - Jen Lehner of the Front Row Entrepreneur Recaps 2024 in Social and Predicts 2025 Trends

    Episode #75 - Jen Lehner of the Front Row Entrepreneur Recaps 2024 in Social and Predicts 2025 Trends
    Dec 27 2024


    Jen Lehner is a digital marketing strategist, online course creator, and adjunct professor of digital marketing at Notre Dame College and Cleveland State University, founder of Jen Lehner Media, LLC, The Front Row and The Front Row Entrepreneur podcast. She is completely obsessed with sharing the wonders of digital marketing and online entrepreneurship with others.


    You can find Jen online at:

    The Front Row Flash Briefing: Amazon Alexa

    Web: https://jenlehner.com/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejenlehner/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jen_lehner

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jenlehnermedia



    (0:00) Intro: Host Daniel Hill welcomes listeners.

    (1:00) Reels Trial Feature: Instagram's new feature lets users test reels for 24 hours before posting.

    (4:00) Slow Time For Social Media News: The episode will recap 2024's social media highlights and predictions for 2025.

    (5:00) Guest Jen Lenher: Digital marketing and systems strategist, host of The Front Row Entrepreneur.

    (7:00) Favorite Moment of 2024: Jen: Australia's age limits on social media platforms. Daniel: The Timothy Chalamet look-alike contest promoted via flyers.

    (15:00) Favorite New Instagram Feature: Jen: Collaborative posts. Daniel: Reels Trial and Broadcast Channels.

    (18:00) Favorite New Tech: Jen: Ray-Ban smart glasses. Daniel: Orion glasses.

    (26:00) Best TikTok Trend: Both: "Very mindful, very demure." Daniel: The "I’m looking for a man in finance" audio clip.

    (30:00) Biggest Social Media Fail of 2024: Jen: X (formerly Twitter). Daniel: Lack of data security and managing multiple platforms.

    (39:00) Favorite Social Media Account: Jen: Alli K Miller on Instagram and @shop.aif on TikTok. Daniel: Subway Takes and Beyond Meat on Threads. Both: Nutter Butter's viral TikTok campaign.

    (48:00) Predictions for Social Media in 2025: Jen: Rise of organic content and community platforms, AI integration. Daniel: Creator burnout, YouTube Shorts growth, AI streamlining content.

    (54:00) Predictions for Tech in 2025: Jen: Agentic AI, wearables, health monitoring devices. Daniel: AI integration for task management (booking, purchasing).


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  • Episode #74 - Corey Walker, Author of Instagram for Business for Dummies, Talks Social Strategy

    Episode #74 - Corey Walker, Author of Instagram for Business for Dummies, Talks Social Strategy
    Dec 3 2024
    This week on the Instagram Stories Podcast, five-time best-selling author Corey Walker, co-author of Instagram for Dummies and Instagram for Business for Dummies, joins the show to share her expertise on Instagram marketing. Corey explains how she became a successful author and why Instagram is the perfect platform for businesses of all sizes, even considering the rise of TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Threads. During the conversation, Corey shares insights on using Instagram's features to connect with audiences: ○ She emphasizes the importance of using Reels and Carousels. ○ She suggests creating TikToks specifically for that platform and repurposing the content without the TikTok logo for Instagram Reels. About Corey Walker: Corey is the 5-time bestselling co-author of Instagram for Dummies, and Instagram for Business for Dummies. She is also a social media marketing agency owner in El Dorado Hills, California. Corey works with service based businesses to get more leads and sales through social media and email marketing by helping them get over the hump of posting on social media - whether they're held back by fear, time, or energy, her strategies get businesses on the right track of posting regularly. Episode Highlights: (00:01:32) Recent Instagram update from Adam Mosseri about DM inbox improvements, including request filtering and easier access to story replies. (00:03:32) How Corey became an author. Corey explains how she started writing "For Dummies" books after her friend and co-author, Eric Butow, needed an Instagram expert. (00:06:03) Planning content in advance. Corey shares her content strategy for businesses: planning in advance (ideally once a month), creating content pillars (3-5 topics to consistently discuss), and dedicating time for content creation. (00:07:13) What to avoid doing on social media. Corey discusses social media mistakes businesses should avoid, such as not planning content, ignoring the target audience, using stock photos, and neglecting video content. (00:08:06) Different approaches for short-form video platforms. Corey advises creating content specifically for each short-form video platform, like TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels, while keeping the target audience in mind. (00:09:22) Current and future trends in social media marketing, including the continuing importance of Reels and Carousels, a shift toward authenticity rather than curated content, using Instagram’s built-in tools (because Instagram favors content created this way), and the rising importance of micro-influencers. (00:11:46) Helping service-based businesses develop content calendars and strategies, identify their target audience's pain points, and utilize the “Instagram Funnel” (Reels, feed posts, Stories, and live videos) to guide potential customers. (00:13:11) Corey’s new book and free course. December 5th is release date of the new Instagram for Business for Dummies, Third Edition, and her free 5-day email course called “Social Sprint: 5 Days to More Clients” is available now. (00:16:32) Corey’s volunteer work. Corey shares information about her volunteer work at a cat shelter, where she socializes cats to prepare them for adoption. Follow Corey: Website: ⁠https://themarketingspecialist.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/coreycwalker⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://linkedin.com/in/coreycwalker⁠ Social Sprint: ⁠5 Days to More Clients⁠ (FREE!) Instagram for Business for Dummies, 3rd edition (⁠Amazon⁠) Enjoyed this episode? Leave a Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Me on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@danielhillmedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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