In this episode of The Instagram Stories - Social Media News, host Daniel Hill breaks down key takeaways from Instagram Head Adam Mosseri's recent Q&A. Learn the design history behind Instagram’s new wordmark logo and whether the main app icon is due for a redesign. We also tackle common growth and algorithm myths—including whether switching to a business account hurts your reach, if editing captions resets post performance, and whether third-party scheduling tools penalize your visibility. Plus, explore strategic tips for testing content with Trial Reels, updates on the upcoming Series feature, and step-by-step navigation for managing blocked accounts. Key Topics Covered: Instagram Wordmark Redesign: Why Adam Mosseri says the new logo nod to the 2016 script style and what's next for the app icon. Algorithm & Reach Myths: The truth about Business vs. Creator accounts, editing captions post-publish, and using third-party schedulers. Trial Reels & Series Features: Best practices for testing video hooks without spamming your feed, plus updates on Instagram's short-form Series format. Account Controls & App Settings: How to check your blocked list and story-hiding settings directly in the app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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