Instagram opened new IGTV platform for long-form video, making it possible for all users to upload hour-long video content that will live within the standalone app.
As we all know about IGTV the trending news and a part of a global community of a billion monthly actives on Instagram. As Kevin Systrom (CEO), launched Instagram’s new IGTV platform, offering up a variety of stats around video consumption on the platform.
Research says on Instagram, viewers are watching 70 percent more video than they did just last year. An entirely new category of video now exists, and it’s being made by creators. Teens may be watching less TV, but they’re watching more creators online. That makes Instagram one of the largest and most engaged audiences anywhere in the world, by making a clear pitch that it aims to be a formidable competitor to YouTube. The IGTV video content is optimized to fit how users watch video on their phones with full-screen vertical videos. Content will start playing as soon as a user clicks on the TV-shaped icon on Instagram or opens the IGTV app.
What announcement made by Instagram :
You don’t have to search to start watching content from people you already follow on Instagram and others you might like based on your interests. You can swipe up to discover more switch between “For You,” “Following,” “Popular” and “Continue Watching.” You can also like, comment and send videos to friends in Direct.
There are no ads on IGTV right now, but the CEO did say that the video platform was obviously a reasonable place to offer advertising options. According to the news report, some advertisers are already reporting they are shifting their Facebook ad to Instagram because of Facebook’s rising ad costs. The launch of IGTV offers the potential for an entirely new platform for Instagram ads something that only sparks more interest in Instagram from advertisers wanting more affordable ad options.
Instagram will also look to ways for creators to monetize their content an effort Facebook has been focused on for a while now.
The launch of IGTV is really exciting because it now means that Instagram covers all the bases. Influencers will be able to post photos and videos to their feed, make Stories that last for 24 hours, stream live videos and make these new 60 minute TV shows. It also means that influencers will no longer need to redirect their audiences to YouTube, they will be able to post all of their content in one place.
The IGTV platform within Instagram and standalone app began rolling out globally on Android and iOS, and, according to Instagram, it should be available to all users over the next coming few weeks.
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