Observed Signal · Sep 16, 2025 · Technical Release · Source: OnlineMarketing.de · Impact: 4/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Instagram fixes reach bug for multiple Stories
Instagram has fixed a bug that previously reduced the reach of Stories when users posted several stories in a single day. Platform head Adam Mosseri confirmed the issue and said the fix should prevent multiple daily Stories from diminishing reach, especially for the first Story, though it does not guarantee every view. The update is framed as a positive development for creators and brands relying on Stories for engagement. Separately, Instagram is exploring Links in Posts, though a rollout is not imminent. The report also notes Instagram’s adoption of iOS 26 Liquid Glass Interface, making it the first Meta app to align with the new design. YouTube’s Restricted Mode was clarified as not posing a reach risk, per official statements.
Technical Release on major platform (Meta Instagram) with potential impact on reach and creator/advertiser metrics.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Instagram fixed a bug that reduced reach when posting multiple Stories per day.
- Adam Mosseri confirmed the issue and the fix.
- The fix aims to prevent reduced reach for the first Story, though it cannot guarantee every Story is viewed.
- Instagram is working on Links in Posts; rollout is not imminent.
- Instagram integrates iOS 26 Liquid Glass Interface; first Meta app to adopt the design.
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Global ad market grows 11.9% in 2026; print, TV weak
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Meta Donates 1,000 AI Glasses to Singapore’s Disability Community
Meta has donated 1,000 AI glasses to Singapore's disability community, as announced in a new press release on the company's newsroom.
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