{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62e074adb038a40013e0d7b6/681c53b23e6644d7a38cc439?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"What’s Working on Instagram RIGHT NOW","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/62e074adb038a40013e0d7b6/1746686880422-e94762c4-1765-42bf-8f00-4f771971ae1d.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>If it feels like you’re still hustling on Instagram without getting traction—you might be playing by the wrong rules. In this week's <em>Rocky Mountain Marketing Quick Cast</em>, I break down Instagram’s <em>official</em> top three priorities for 2025—and what they actually mean for creators and small businesses like YOU.</p><p><br></p><p>In just a few minutes, you’ll learn:</p><ul><li>Why original content matters more than ever</li><li>How Instagram is finally leveling the playing field for smaller creators</li><li>Why jumping on trends fast (and with clarity) is your new superpower</li><li>The real truth about hashtags in 2025</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Instagram is shifting. If you shift with it, you’re going to win.</p><p><br></p><p>It’s time to stop playing by yesterday’s rules.</p><p>Instagram is shifting—and if you move with it, you’ll build real momentum, not just noise.</p><p>Ready to simplify your content strategy and actually grow?</p><p>Listen to this Quickcast now and discover how to show up smarter, faster, and more authentically in 2025.</p><p><br></p><p>Need a plan tailored to YOUR business? Book a strategy call at<a href=\"https://nextstepsocial.agency\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> nextstepsocial.agency</a> and let's create a content roadmap that gets you seen <em>and</em> heard.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong></p><p>00:00 – Why most creators are stuck in 2020</p><p>00:14 – Instagram’s 2025 top priorities overview</p><p>01:00 – Instagram’s new focus on original content</p><p>02:15 – Why reposting and aggregator accounts will lose reach</p><p>03:00 – How smaller creators are finally getting discovered</p><p>04:00 – How faster trend detection changes your posting strategy</p><p>05:00 – The real deal about hashtags in 2025</p><p>06:45 – Quick recap + how to shift your content now</p><p><br></p><p>Learn more about Katie and Next Step Social Communications:</p><p>Speaking: https://katiebrinkley.com/</p><p>Website: https://www.nextstepsocialcommunications.com</p><p>Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiebrinkley</p><p>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@rockymountainmarketing</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkatiebrinkley/</p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/socialprofitlab</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>#InstagramMarketing #CreatorTips #RockyMountainMarketing #KatieBrinkley #SocialMediaTrends #OriginalContent #SmallCreatorGrowth #InstagramUpdates #QuickCast #DigitalMarketingTips</p>","author_name":"Katie Brinkley"}