🎥 Instagram Reels Get Longer, Bluesky’s New Video Tool & Meta’s Ad Rules

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📹 1. Instagram Reels Now Up to 3 Minutes
Instagram officially expanded Reels’ maximum length to 3 minutes, giving creators more room to tell compelling stories.
💡 Why it’s exciting: Longer videos mean more flexibility for tutorials, behind-the-scenes, or mini-docs.
⚡ What to do: Experiment with longer content to keep your audience engaged.
👉 Read about the update

🔵 2. Bluesky Introduces TikTok-Inspired Video Feed
Bluesky just launched its own TikTok-style video feed, giving users a new way to share and explore short-form content.
💡 Why it’s big: As platforms compete for TikTok-like functionality, this offers creators another place to shine.
⚡ What to do: Start testing video content on Bluesky to engage early adopters.
👉 Learn about Bluesky’s video tools

🚫 3. Meta Blocks Community Notes on Ads
Meta announced that its Community Notes feature won’t apply to paid ads, raising concerns about ad transparency.
💡 Why it matters: This highlights the balance between revenue and responsibility for platforms.
✨ Pro Move: Double-check your ad messaging to avoid potential trust issues with audiences.
👉 Read about Meta’s ad policy

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