Every quarter, the social media news cycle generates around too many headlines to keep track of, and a handful of things you actually need to act on. Q2 2026 was very active. Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Substack all made changes significant enough to affect how content gets distributed and discovered. Here's everything ranked by importance.

Every Social Media Platform Change in Q2 That You Should Care About

Every Platform Change in Q2 That You Should Care About

On social media, PR, advertising, and marketing, and those who turned a career choice into a calling.

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SPAM Roles are Building the Economy We're Living in Now

2026 is being called "the year of analog" across social media. There’s a shift happening, moving away from a temporary digital detox to a more overarching lifestyle change. What we’re seeing is a cultural response to digital burnout, AI fatigue, and the loss of intentionality.

What is the 2026 Analog Trend?

Explore 2026 predictions for the social media industry and the creator economy, from community-first strategies to human-first stroytelling.

2026 Predictions for Social Media & the Creator Industry

Instagram has quietly begun rolling out a major update – posts are now limited to just three hashtags. This comes months after Instagram publicly acknowledged that hashtags no longer meaningfully increase reach, and it signals a definitive shift in how content is categorized, surfaced, and recommended across the app.

Instagram is Limiting Users to 3 Hashtags Per Post

From beverage startups to beauty staples, these five brands are setting the bar for what authentic, engaging social media marketing looks like in 2025.

5 Brands Killing It on Social Media (and What You Can Learn From Them)

Instagram is shaking up how we move through the app — and it's all about putting Reels and DMs front and center. Starting this week, users will see the option to opt in early to a new navigation layout designed around the features people use most.

Instagram's Latest Update Prioritizes Reels and DMs

Instagram Is Prioritizing Reels and DMs

Instagram just rolled out Reposts, Friend Map, and a new Friends tab in Reels—making it easier to share content, explore local spots, and see what your friends are into. Here's how to use them.

Instagram Rolls Out Reposts, Friend Map & a New Reels Tab

Instagram Rolls Out 3 New Features: Reposts, Friend Map & a New Reels Tab

Starting July 10, 2025, Instagram posts are now showing up in Google Search results. Yep, your Reels, carousels, and static posts could soon appear alongside blog posts and websites when someone Googles a relevant topic.

Instagram Posts Are Now Showing Up in Google Search

These days, more and more creators are turning to faceless content—a strategy that allows you to grow your presence, connect with your audience, and even monetize, all without ever stepping in front of the camera

How to Become A Faceless Content Creator

The Rise of Faceless Content

April brought a wave of exciting new features and updates across your favorite platforms. From fresh Instagram features to LinkedIn upgrades, here's what creators and brands should keep on their radar this month.

April Social Media Platform Updates

April Social Media Updates: What Creators Need to Know

Another month, another round of social media updates! From Instagram's AI generated comments to Threads new profile interests and TikTok's looming deal, here's what's new in the world of social media this March.

March 2025 Social Media Updates

From vertical grids to a brand new video editing app, here are all the latest Instagram updates.

All the Latest Instagram Updates: Edits, Vertical Grids & More

Instagram Just Dropped These Major Updates

Discover 2025's top influencer and content creator trends: from micro-creator growth to B2B deals and AI-driven social media shifts.

2025 Predictions for Content Creators & Influencer Marketing

Explore 2025's top social media trends: AI-driven content, brand authenticity, community-centered campaigns, niche marketing, and more.

2025 Predictions for Social Media

2025 Predictions for Social Media Marketing

Everything you need to know to maximize your presence on Threads and make meaningful connections.

How to Build an Audience on Threads

Is instagram dead? Is the app dying?

Is Instagram Dead or Dying?

If you're a fitness creator needing some inspo, discover these 5 new ideas!

5 Fitness Content Trends to Try Out In Your Content Planning

Make the most out of SXSW with the help of Planoly's creator guide

Planoly's SXSW Creator Guide for 2024

Have you ever seen one of Tube Girl's TikTok videos? In this post, we'll talk about how this creator started and succeeded.

Why Did Tube Girl Go Viral? Creator Success Stories

Have you seen creators trading follows in Threads? Can this help you increase your IG following. We'll take a look at this trend happening on IG and T

Can You Increase Your Instagram Following With Threads?

The Pinterest Report for 2024 is out and here's a rundown of all the insights we found interesting in this blog post.

5 Takeaways from the 2024 Pinterest Trends Report

Let's talk about TikTok "It Girl" and creator, Alix Earle. In this post, we'll take a look at their creator journey and what we can learn from them.

Who is Alix Earle: Creator Success Stories

Gen Z always has a pulse on what's on trend and here's what they predict will be on trend or will be popular in a few niches in the coming year.

Gen Z Predictions: Trending Content in Each Niche

What makes content creators different from influencers? We break down the deciding factors between these two groups in this blog post.

Content Creators vs Influencers: What is the Difference?

We're passionate about helping creators and for this rebrand, our team of in-house creators worked to bring a new look and feel to Planoly's new era.

Brand New Planoly, Made by Creators for Creators

Summer may be almost over but we're still talking about these viral videos. Here's what you can learn from these videos' success and virality.

10 Viral Videos and What We Can Learn From Them

Want to know how to channel Kenergy and the Barbie marketing genius in your content strategy? Discover how Barbie leveraged marketing best practices

The Barbie Movie Marketing Strategy Explained

Get started on threads with 5 of our favorite brands on threads. Let this be your Treads content inspiration for your upcoming threads posts.

Top 5 Brands Nailing it on Threads

Instagram is expanding features for Reels yet again. Learn about these (and other exciting) updates to the Instagram feature list and how to use them.

4 New Instagram Features to Try On Your Content

There have been many changes to Twitter this year. Here are the updates you need to know about this platform and what to expect in the future.

The Twitter Updates You Need to Know in 2023

Lemon8 is the new social sharing platform from the makers of TikTok. Learn about this new platform and if this platform makes sense for your brand.

What Is Lemon8?

As Social Media Managers know, thinking up of content is the hardest part of the process. We're here to solve your problems with a perfect solution!

How to Find Trending Topics for Your Content Every Week

Use TikTok's Creative Center to see which products and ads are trending in your industry, then use what works to plan your own TikTok ads.

How to Find Trending Products With TikTok's Creative Center

It's been a big year for PLANOLY and with so many features and wins to be thankful for, we wanted run through our biggest achievements for the year.

PLANOLY 2022 Year in Review: Product Edition

Are you a business owner curious about the difference between TikTok and Instagram creators? We break down the difference in this blog post!

TikTok vs Instagram Creators: What are the Differences?

We're told to customize our content but what works on TikTok and what works on Instagram? PLANOLY breaks down content examples for each platform.

TikTok Vs. Instagram: What Types Of Content Should You Post

If you're just starting on video content, it can be hard to figure out what to do. PLANOLY is here to help with weekly TikTok and Reels trends!

Find Trends Fast: Discover New Video Ideas Each Week on PLANOLY

Do you wonder if you should post different content on TikTok than on Reels? Are they really that different? We go through the top differences between these two

Reels vs TikTok: Top 10 Differences You Should Know

Gen Z in the workplace is changing the way we work. Learn how Gen Z is changing the dynamic of work and how you can use these strategies yourself.

Gen Z in the Workplace: Transforming Business & How We Work

There are changes on the horizon. Stay in the loop with all the upcoming trends and predictions with PLANOLY's 2022 social media trends report.

Social Media Trends & Predictions for 2022 You Need to Know

If you don't use TikTok regularly, it can be hard to know which hashtags are trending or going viral. We solve that problem for you in this blog post!

How to Find Trending TikTok Hashtags

Using trending music and audio is one of the ways to find success on Instagram Reels. Here's how you can find trending songs for your next Reels.

How to Find Trending Music & Audio for Instagram Reels

The creator economy has only grown stronger in the pandemic. In this post, we'll be talking about how to take full advantage of the creator economy.

The Rise of the Creator Economy: Tools and Trends to Know

Creating content around trending topics can give you that edge against your competition. Find trending topics with this list of tools and tips.

Social Media Hacks: Tips & Tools for Tracking Viral Trends

PLANOLY has gone through some exciting changes and gained a new leader! In this post, we sit down and get to know our new CEO, Christina Martinez.

Meet Our CEO: PLANOLY's New Leader, Christina Martinez

Many users have noticed and complained about Instagram shadowbanning their content. Learn what shadowbanning is, if it's real, in this blog post!

What is Shadowbanning? | Instagram Fact or Fiction

Gen Z is already changing the way entrepreneurship is done. Learn more about how they have strayed from the traditional path and made new tactics.

How Gen Z is Reshaping Education and Entrepreneurship

Gen Z has a set of communication styles all their own. In this post, we're going to talk about how to best market to and engage with Gen Z.

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