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Reels

Instagram's short vertical video format, distributed heavily to non-followers through recommendation. Reels are the main growth surface on Instagram; feed posts and Stories mostly serve people who already follow you, so the two have different jobs.

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Where this is taught

1The Platform Landscape & the Language of Social
Every major platform, what it's for, and the vocabulary — feeds, Stories, Reels, DMs, hashtags, engagement — decoded properly.
8Short-Form Video
Scripting, shooting and editing TikToks, Reels and Shorts — plus the retention curves that decide reach.

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