Wanna Talk About It: Netflix launches live Q&As on Instagram
April 12, 2020 | David FarnorNetflix has launched a series of live Q&As on Instagram to run throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
The series, which started last Thursday, is titled “Wanna Talk About It” and runs weekly, with each episode featuring stars of some of Netflix’s … Read More
A Year of Firsts: Michelle Obama lines up new Instagram college series
January 9, 2020 | David FarnorMichelle Obama and her initiative Reach Higher is lining up a new series for Instagram called A Year of Firsts.
Mrs. Obama has partnered with ATTN for the IGTV show, which aims to empower and inspire first-year college students across … Read More
Instagram’s IGTV opens up to horizontal videos
May 28, 2019 | David FarnorInstagram is shifting its position on IGTV, opening it up to support horizontal videos.
IGTV is a long-form video platform launched last year, as part of the photo app’s attempt to build a YouTube rival among its community. Despite a … Read More
IGTV: Instagram takes on YouTube with new TV app
June 21, 2018 | David FarnorInstagram is taking on YouTube with the launch of its new video app: IGTV.
The photo-based social network, which is owned by Facebook but has a younger demographic, has made a successful business model out of taking inspiration from other … Read More
Instagram eyes up live-streaming video
November 12, 2016 | David FarnorInstagram is eyeing up the addition of live-streaming video to its service.
The image-sharing site, which is owned by Facebook, is planning to expand its platform by joining the live video game. Indeed, live-streaming is becoming the word of the … Read More
Small canvas, big ideas: Inside Instagram series Shield 5
February 10, 2016 | David FarnorLast week, a new TV series began, telling the story of John Swift, a security driver on the run from the authorities after being accused of stealing some diamonds and killing his colleague. It sounds like the kind of thing … Read More