Today the CEO of YouTube shares the latest info on the platform for 2025, plus how to download TikTok if you deleted it and Elon Musk answers a question about if he would buy TikTok.

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YouTube CEO Neal Mohan on his 4 big bets for 2025 (YouTube)

YouTube Partnering with Repurpose.io to give 3 free months (Twitter)

Download TikTok in the US (TikTok.com)

Elon Musk on TikTok - 19:00 minute mark (YouTube)

The Head of Instagram answers questions about the new Edits app, explains how the algorithm treats likes vs. saves, and gives some insights about the Instagram Creator Bonuses (hint: I don't like the answer and I have stats to show why).

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Meta posts big profit, aims to take AI lead (AFP)

Today's episode features the Head of Instagram explaining how ranking works for Stories and why only your followers will see your Stories. Additionally Adam Mosseri answers questions about Story Highlights, 3 Minute Reels, the new video editing app Edits, and more.

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TikTok gets a 75 day extension because of President Trump's Executive Order, the YouTube team shares some updates, WhatsApp will let you cross post your Story to Instagram and Facebook, the Head of Instagram explains what you need to do for your content to be recommended, and Threads is starting to get ads. 

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White House in talks to have Oracle and U.S. investors take over TikTok (NPR)

YouTube Creator Insider Team Updates (YouTube)

Share WhatsApp Story to Instagram and Facebook (Facebook)

Testing Ads on Threads (Threads)

Today the Head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri, shares Tips and Tricks for Reels, gives an explanation on how the Instagram algorithm works in 2025, and talks about how often you should post. I start something called "The Wednesday Waffle" where I talk about another topic at the end of the show.

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TikTok was shut down but now it's back! Instagram announces a new video editing app for mobile, plus Reels up to 3 minutes and a redesigned profile grid. What a time to be alive!

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Instagram announces a new profile grid (Instagram)

The Supreme Court announces its ruling to uphold the TikTok ban, the CEO of TikTok, Shou Chew shares a message and the Head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri, shares a new Reels feature to help you connect with your friends.

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Supreme Court OKs TikTok Shutdown (Wall Street Journal)

Today on the show, I share the latest news on the TikTok ban, and play answers from the Head of Instagram about Community Notes, how long Reels can be, getting rid of Story Highlights, and more.

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TikTok Prepares for Immediate Shut-Off in the U.S. on Sunday (The Information) Note - this is behind a paywall

TikTok Will Reportedly Shut Down Its App Completely on Sunday (Gizmodo)

How to Preserve Everything You Love on TikTok Before It Goes Away (Lifehacker)

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments from TikTok's lawyers last week, and the head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri, shares the platform's goals for 2025.

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Supreme Court Hearing (YouTube)

Adam Mosseri on Instagram's Goals in 2025 (Instagram)

Mark Zuckerburg annouced some major changes across Meta, including opening up the platforms to political content, and replacing Fact Checkers with Community Notes. What does that mean for Creators? Adam Mosseri weighs in.

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Mark Zuckerburg Announces Updates for Meta (Instagram)

Adam Mosseri Explains What Updates Mean for Creators (Instagram)