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Ali LaBelle's avatar

The single story thing is very real—I started noticing this myself a few months ago. It’s a game of letting things expire/letting a single story rack up views before posting another (less important) one… It’s really changed my engagement and makes a huge difference, especially when asking people to take an action, like clicking a link, sharing a recommendation, or making a donation.

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Rachel Karten's avatar

Exactly this. It's been very helpful this week with disseminating important information and sharing GoFundMes for donations. It really does feel counterintuitive to how you'd think Instagram would want you to use the feature.

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Ali LaBelle's avatar

Totally! I’m pretty sure I was able to get so many Venmos for supplies the other day because I did this, even in a sea of other fundraisers.

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Kate Whalen's avatar

Such a unique perspective on prioritizing fun over data. I think in a lot of Fortune 500 companies, the norm is a decently well-oiled machine that pumps out basic quantitative data to inform campaigns but overlooks the qualitative aspect with a deeper 'why' - which is where the spark for that creative fun happens. The storytelling you uncover from qualitative insights doesn’t just inspire; it bridges fan behavior and business decisions, giving creative teams something truly exciting to run with.

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Virginia Chamlee's avatar

As always, I find myself learning so much from you, Rachel. Best, most educational resource and well worth the yearly subscription.

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Rachel Karten's avatar

Thank you Virginia! Means a lot!

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carla lalli music's avatar

have seen the exact same thing happen with 1-slide stories. it's bananz

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Rachel Karten's avatar

Love them

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streetscout's avatar

Same!

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Neel's avatar

I’m curious to know if this is still the case for brands vs. personal IGs.

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Rachel Karten's avatar

The IG Story note?

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Ashley Macha's avatar

Remind me again how to find the invite link to the Discord if I'm already a Paid Subscriber? :)

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Rachel Karten's avatar

It's hyperlinked at the end of the email! Or DM me and I can send you the invite link.

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Monk's avatar

Where IS the link to actually join the Discord?? I'm paid subscriber and cannot find it anywhere. The link provided only goes to a post about the discord, not the server itself. Ty.

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Rachel Karten's avatar

Hi! You should have received it in your welcome email (and it's also at the bottom of this email), but DM me and I can send it to you!

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Monk's avatar

FOUND IT =) ty

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