Instagram Reels, a “new way to create and discover short, entertaining videos,” was revealed on August 5, 2020.
When compared to TikTok, what sets Instagram Reels apart?
Instagram Reels is sometimes likened to TikTok because of their shared focus on short video content. Let’s compare and contrast the two systems and see what we can learn.
Comparison of Instagram Reels vs TikTok
Both systems come with a plethora of extras like sound effects, music, stickers, and more.
Comparison of Instagram Stories and TikTok
Instagram Reels and TikTok have a few important distinctions.
Instagram Highlights
- An addition to an existing system
- The minimum acceptable length of a video is 15 seconds.
- Instagram Stories videos are only available for 24 hours.
- Taking a video made by another user and adding to it to make a new “duet” experience is called a “Duet” on TikTok, which is not currently available.
TikTok
- Independent software system
- Video length is limited to 60 seconds.
- Unless the user deletes them, videos will always be viewable on TikTok.
- There are duets to be had.
When compared to Instagram Stories, what makes Instagram Reels unique?
Instagram Reels deviates from Instagram Stories in the following ways:
- Instagram Stories Highlights can be customised in a number of ways.
- You may upload your Instagram Reels to Explore, Stories, and your own Feed. Instagram Reels, like IGTV, are featured on a dedicated section of a user’s profile.
- When users upload videos to Instagram with original audio, other users are free to use that audio in their own videos.
- Originally posted on Instagram.
- Tell me about the Instagram Reels app.
- The Instagram Reels interface should feel intuitive to anyone who has used Instagram or TikTok.
Instagram Highlight Reels: A Guide
Instagram highlights can be retrieved with minimal effort. You need to go to your Instagram Stories camera and tap the button labelled “REELS.”
Making a Reel: The Basics
There are two primary approaches to making a Reel. To start, hit and keep holding the record button. A second option is to use a mobile device to upload a video.
Here are the measures required to make a Reel:
Simply select “REELS” from the menu bar. After then, a variety of editing tools will appear on the left side of the screen, ready to be put to imaginative use.
Pick the track you want to accompany your Reel video. Instagram allows you to record your own song or use one from their extensive music library.
Select “Speed” to adjust the video’s speed, and “Effects” to add transitions and other visual effects. To start a countdown, simply select “Timer” from the menu.
You can pause the recording of your video by tapping the record button while it is in progress. If you tap it again, a new recording will begin. This will reveal the Align button, which can be used to adjust the placement of items in a video before it is recorded.
View, cut down, or remove your previous recording by clicking the button.
Stickers, text, and drawings can be added to your Reel after the recording is done.
Instagram Reels: A Marketing Tool for Your Company
To help you get started with marketing on Instagram Reels for your brand, here are five ideas:
Inspiration from your TikTok videos
Many companies, including ColourPop Cosmetics, use films originally posted on TikTok in their Instagram Reels.
To quickly and efficiently broaden your audience, try reposting your TikTok videos on Instagram Reels.
Send around some learning materials
The Instagram Reel is a wonderful medium for informative videos.
Consider what kinds of “How to” guides your ideal reader might be interested in reading.
Rena Awada, founder of Healthy Fitness Meals, uses Instagram Reels to demonstrate her simple, nutritious recipes for feeding her family.
Awada was able to reach a wider audience for her Reel by making use of the hashtags #healthy, #keto, and #snack, which will cause her film to appear in the search results for users who aren’t already familiar with her company.
Make content for individual items
Instagram Reels are a fantastic promotional tool for your business as they can be found on Instagram’s Explore page.
Instagram Reels were used to advertise Elf Cosmetics’ priming product.
Innovate with content from behind the scenes
More information about a brand increases the possibility that a customer will appreciate it and even promote it to others. For this purpose, nothing beats exclusive, behind-the-scenes material.
Customers (especially Millennials and Gen Z) have a natural interest about the inner workings of their favourite businesses; brands that provide insights into the processes that lead to their product line are more likely to retain customers’ loyalty.
Advertise deals and limited-time promotions
Using Instagram Reels to advertise deals and inform customers of other exclusive offers is another useful strategy. Emphasise an offer that is tailored only for Instagram Reel followers to generate the all-important “insider” buzz.
IT Cosmetics accomplished this via Instagram Reels, in which they promoted a 20% off coupon for its products.