Observed Signal · Sep 30, 2025 · Technical Release · Source: OnlineMarketing.de · Impact: 4/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Instagram tests in-app Story Scheduling
Instagram is testing three features that could reshape creator workflows and brand campaigns: scheduling Stories directly in the app, shorter Reels length with a three-minute warning, and enhanced transparency around reposts via Repost Insights. The scheduling feature, spotted by Alessandro Paluzzi and reported by Techish, would let users set a date and time for a Story to go live automatically, reducing reliance on third-party tools. Separately, Instagram reportedly enforces shorter Reels or warnings for longer clips, reflecting a push toward concise content as the platform nears three billion monthly users. Another test would reveal when a post is reposted again, offering creators clearer visibility into content circulation. A Repost Tab in profiles was recently introduced, and rollout timelines for these features remain unconfirmed.
Technical Release on a Major Platform with feature testing and potential impact on creator workflows and advertising.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Instagram tests in-app Story Scheduling (screenshots by Alessandro Paluzzi).
- Story Scheduling would let users set date/time and auto-publish.
- Reels longer than 3 minutes trigger a warning about reach.
- Repost Insights tested to show when content is reposted again.
- Repost Tab in profiles recently introduced; rollout not yet confirmed.
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At a Google Cloud event on Thursday, Google announced it is bringing agentic AI to its Gemini assistant, launching a unified agent that can autonomously plan and execute tasks on behalf of users. Aimed initially at businesses, the agent can connect to internal systems and external tools, use custom skills, and even choose from third-party models like Anthropic's Claude. It will have its own Workspace account with an email address, and will write its own audit trail. Early testers include On, Shopify, and PayPal. Gemini has over 1 billion monthly active users, and nearly 90% of Fortune 100 companies use Gemini Enterprise.
AWNY, Jupiter Fest Spotlight Agentic Ads and Open Web
Advertising Week New York and the inaugural Jupiter Festival Miami highlighted the industry's shift toward agentic advertising and anxieties about the open web's future. Major announcements included TikTok's off-platform ad expansion and a new AI shopping agent, Meta's AI campaign assistant testing, and OpenAI's visual ads introduction. Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery closed, forming Skydance. Key themes were the threat of AI to publisher traffic, the rise of AI visibility tools, the early stage of agentic media buying, unsolved cross-platform measurement, and the booming sports and retail media sectors. Deals included PubX's acquisition of Compliant and a $5 million Series A, and OpenAI's reported $30 billion round talks with BlackRock and UAE investors.
ICANN Receives 1,615 New Top-Level Domain Applications
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has accepted applications for new generic top-level domains (gTLDs) for the first time since 2012. A total of 1,615 applications were submitted by 481 applicants, with a strong focus on AI-related domains. Ten companies, including Meta and OpenAI, applied for .agent, seven for .agi, and six for .asi. Meta filed 21 applications, including .instagram and .threads, while OpenAI filed 15, including .chatgpt and .codex. German entities like Adidas, Biontech, and Allianz also applied for brand-specific domains. The application fee can be up to $227,000 per domain. The article also highlights the financial success of country-code TLDs like .ai, which earned Anguilla about €59 million by November 2025.
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