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Sep 15, 2020

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Instagram Reels Is Not a TikTok Killer

Because it completely misses the mark on what makes TikTok so popular

Note: I can only comment on Instagram’s battle with “Straight TikTok”, as I’m not involved in the Alt TikTok communities

Facebook made waves last month by announcing Instagram Reels, a new short video feature on Instagram in a response to TikTok’s explosion…

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Instagram Reels Is Not a TikTok Killer

Because it completely misses the mark on what makes TikTok so popular

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