In today's episode, Brock Johnson covers 10 recent Instagram algorithm updates and platform changes for June 2026. The most significant shift is how Instagram is weighing watch time and skip rate as the primary indicators of content quality — understanding how these metrics work together is essential for anyone trying to grow on the platform right now. Brock also walks through the rest of the updates, including clickable affiliate links in posts, the removal of 15 million bot accounts, selfie verification, the new Instants feature, clarification from Adam Mosseri on how DMs affect reach, why deleting a post won't hurt your reach, music integration for third-party schedulers, the ability to schedule trial Reels, and the official launch of Instagram Plus at $3.99/month — which includes a notable set of new features for Stories, profile customization, and audience management. Watch On YouTube 👉https://www.youtube.com/@BuildYourTribePodcast/videos 🔥 For More Info on the Upcoming Live Event DM “Dallas” on Instagram @brockjohnson 👉https://www.instagram.com/brock11johnson/?hl=en 💥 Checkout Metricool: Use code "Brock" 👉https://metricool.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=20260601_brock-johnson_access-ig-music_en&utm_content=audio&utm_term=q2 🎯 Check out InstaClubHub!! For just $7! 👉 https://instaclubhub.com/flash-sale-7/ 💥 Subscribe to the InstaClubHub Newsletter For weekly top trending audios and meme templates to help you grow on Instagram! https://instaclubhub.com/newsletter/ 🤓 Related Episodes: What is "Instagram Plus"? 7 NEW Instagram Features Watch: https://youtu.be/CJDXv-g7GUc?si=pdAC6PoZvT3nSyAB Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/build-your-tribe-grow-your-business-with-social-media/id910990031?i=1000768904488 My *Exact* System For Getting 10M Views EVERY Month Watch: https://youtu.be/LU_c530SrzE?si=2YZ3BkhvqYuD1wUa Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/build-your-tribe-grow-your-business-with-social-media/id910990031?i=1000758194351 Connect with Brock on your fav social platform: Instagram: @Brock11Johnson TikTock: @brock11johnnson

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