Instagram Trends & Statistics

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Meta’s new retail media tools bring SKU-level precision to social

Article
Mar 02, 2026

Meta is targeting retail media budgets with product set optimization and insights to bring SKU precision and challenge onsite networks.

UGC has lapped TikTok in influencer marketing, and Instagram is next

UGC has lapped TikTok in influencer marketing, and Instagram is next

Article
Feb 27, 2026

Platform-agnostic user-generated content (UGC) accounts for 35% of influencer marketing campaigns worldwide, surpassing TikTok (21%) and trailing only Instagram (40%), according to a January report from Collabstr.

FAQ on Gen Alpha: How marketers can reach this generation in 2026

Article
Feb 26, 2026

This FAQ explores how marketers can reach Gen Alpha amid tightening privacy rules and growing household influence.

Meta to jump back into the stablecoin arena in late 2026

Article
Feb 26, 2026

After Libra/Diem’s failure to launch, the firm returns again to crypto with regulatory clarity.

The Reddit Advertising Opportunity

The Reddit Advertising Opportunity

Report
Feb 24, 2026

Reddit has surged in recent years, fueled in part by Google search referrals. But the platform’s unique attributes mean marketers must take a more bespoke, labor-intensive approach.

Search and social ad spending could see upside from Supreme Court tariffs decision

Search and social ad spending could see upside from Supreme Court tariffs decision

Article
Feb 23, 2026

The Supreme Court’s tariff relief offers incremental upside and could add billions to search and social spending.

TikTok engagement is substantially above Instagram, Facebook

Article
Feb 23, 2026

TikTok’s engagement gap with Instagram and Facebook is widening, but volatile reach means brands must turn spikes into lasting customer ties.

US Teen Digital Habits 2026

US Teen Digital Habits 2026

Report
Feb 23, 2026

Teens live on their phones, bouncing between short-form video, gaming, shopping, and AI. As social feeds become storefronts and AI doubles as a tool and companion, brands must rethink how they earn attention—and trust—in teen digital life.

How retailers can follow Jordan Brand’s playbook for an All-Star experiential takeover

Article
Feb 20, 2026

Sneaker fans experienced a full-court press at the NBA’s All-Star weekend in Los Angeles this month. Nike's Jordan Brand unleashed a series of activations throughout the city, putting in action a playbook for marketers looking to make a real-world impact on brand enthusiasts.

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Reddit’s health audience grows as pharma ads lag

Reddit’s health audience grows as pharma ads lag

Article
Feb 19, 2026

Healthcare and pharma marketers should ramp up social listening and host expert Ask Me Anything sessions to drive engagement without feeling intrusive.

Inside DUDE Wipes’ post-Super Bowl playbook for brand-led growth

Article
Feb 18, 2026

DUDE Wipes extended the momentum of the Super Bowl with its “Gut Reset" campaign, targeting the day after the big game, when many consumers are dealing with the effects of overindulgence. The brand partnered with Kellogg’s Raisin Bran and former NFL tight end Jake Butt for a social-first activation that playfully addresses digestive health while reinforcing DUDE Wipes’ core product benefit.

FAQ on B2B marketing: What's shaping trends, buyers, and expectations in 2026

Article
Feb 15, 2026

US B2B digital ad spending reached just over $20 billion in 2025, per EMARKETER, as brands compete for attention across an increasingly fragmented channel mix.

FAQ on mobile commerce: Social shopping, payments, and new trends for 2026

Article
Feb 15, 2026

This FAQ addresses the fundamentals of mcommerce and the trends shaping 2026.

US Time Spent With Media 2026

US Time Spent With Media 2026

Report
Feb 13, 2026

Media habits keep evolving as digital gains ground faster than traditional declines. Video is absorbing more attention, screens are doing more of the work, and the central battle is for a share of limited consumer time.

Meta to grow its app empire with Snapchat-inspired Instants

Article
Feb 11, 2026

Instagram is reportedly expanding Meta's ecosystem with Instants, a Snapchat-style app that would add inventory and reach, reinforcing Meta’s ad dominance.

FAQ on millennials: How brands can reach this generation in 2026

Article
Feb 06, 2026

For marketers, millennials represent high engagement across social platforms and elevated price sensitivity amid cost-of-living pressures.

YouTube overtakes Reddit as top cited source in AI answers

YouTube overtakes Reddit as top cited source in AI answers

Article
Feb 06, 2026

YouTube now outpaces Reddit in AI citations as models prioritize transcripts, metadata, and explanatory formats over engagement signals.

FAQ on shoppable media: How marketers should activate commerce-driven content in 2026

FAQ on shoppable media: How marketers should activate commerce-driven content in 2026

Article
Feb 02, 2026

This FAQ examines how shoppable media works, where consumers engage with it, and how marketers should evaluate these emerging formats.

Latin America Digital Video Viewing Habits 2026

Latin America Digital Video Viewing Habits 2026

Report
Feb 02, 2026

Latin America’s video market is hitting peak penetration as streaming dominates media time. Mobile-first behaviors, platform concentration, and the popularity of short-form video are reshaping media consumption habits.

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