Sairam Muralidharan
2 min readMay 21, 2024

Instagram Stories: A New Age Marketing Tool

Instagram Stories

Instagram Tests Recent Stories Highlights on User Profiles

In the land of social media, a digital revolution is brewing. Instagram, a behemoth of visual storytelling, and an undeniable part of our daily digital interactions, is testing a new feature — “Recent Stories”. Through this story, allow me, Sairam Muralidharan, as a passionate marketer and tech enthusiast, to walk you through the potential impact of this new feature in the world of marketing and technology.

Key Takeaways

  • Instagram is testing ‘Recent Story Highlights’ on user profiles.
  • This feature is still in its early testing phase, but it has huge potential for brands and marketers.
  • Combining the appeal of Stories and the permanency of Highlights, the tool could become a powerful marketing feature.

Insights and Implications for Brands and Marketers

Story Highlights showcase a range of activities and preferences. Brands can therefore create a dynamic collection of Stories which resonate with their users. These Stories would remain on their profiles, increasing visibility and potential customer engagement.

As marketers, we understand that visibility and engagement are key. With the ‘Recent Story Highlights’, there is an opportunity to continuously engage with your audience in a more informal and personal manner. Just imagine, a featured product or a behind-the-scenes moment can now be part of your profile presence!

What’s in it for Tech Enthusiasts?

For tech enthusiasts, features like ‘Recent Story Highlights’ exemplify the constant evolution of social media platforms in their quest to stay relevant and engage users. Instagram’s continuous innovation not only keeps the platform fresh but also offers numerous exciting possibilities for tech integration and development.

As a digital marketer who has carved a niche in the realm of digital marketing and technology, I believe advancements like these open up a plethora of possibilities. I am ready to help brands and businesses leverage these innovations. Feel free to get in touch with me, Sairam Muralidharan, to explore partnerships and possibilities on the digital marketing frontier.

Source: Social Media Today

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Sairam Muralidharan
Sairam Muralidharan

Written by Sairam Muralidharan

Digital marketer | obessed with Marketing and Tech!

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