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Instagram Introduces 90-Minute Video Feature to Compete with YouTube
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What Happened?
Instagram is testing a new feature allowing select creators to upload videos up to 90 minutes long, aiming to compete with YouTube. The videos will be in horizontal format, suitable for TV viewing.
Key points
- Instagram is testing a feature for 90-minute video uploads by select creators.
- The videos will be in horizontal format, unlike the usual vertical Reels.
- This feature aims to keep users on Instagram instead of redirecting them to YouTube.
- Creators can link short clips to full-length videos, enhancing user experience.
- Instagram is also testing 'Clips as Reels' to allow creators to share short clips from longer videos.
- The feature is currently being tested in the U.S. and has previously been tested in Brazil.
Key insights
- The introduction of longer videos may attract more creators to the platform.
- This could lead to increased user engagement and time spent on Instagram.
- By integrating long-form content, Instagram aims to diversify its offerings and compete effectively with YouTube.
Why it matters
This feature could change how users engage with longer content on Instagram.
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Instagram· OrganizationYouTube· OrganizationMeta· OrganizationAdam Mosseri· PersonTessa Lyons· Person
Source
India Today
