Instagram has evolved from being just a photo and video sharing platform. It also now allows users to create reels, increase followers and also interact with their followers. The platform also allowed content creators to go live to engage and interact with followers. That being said, it offers a range of tools for content creators to engage and interact with followers.
Following this trend, Mark Zukerberg has officially announced a new broadcast channel feature for Instagram. The characteristic. The new feature aims to help creatives better reach and engage with their followers.
So what exactly is Broadcast Channel on Instagram? How it works? and How can it help users? Let’s explain.
What is the Instagram Broadcast Channel?
Broadcast Channel on Intagram is somewhat similar to the broadcast feature on WhatsApp, except that it is intended for content creators to engage with followers. They are basically “a one-to-many public messaging tool for creators to invite all of their followers and interact with their fans.
The broadcast channel allows creators to use text, photo, video, and voice notes to share the latest updates with their followers.
What can content creators do with Broadcast Channel?
According to the official blog post, content creators can create a broadcast channel to keep up with their followers and keep them updated on what to expect, future projects and more.
Aside from sending text, photos, and multimedia content, content creators can share content in a channel, and followers can react to content and vote in polls.
Meta has also confirmed that more features will be added to the Broadcast Channel in the coming months, allowing creators to collaborate with other content creators. Also, a new feature that will allow creators to collect questions for an AMA via question prompts and more.
How does the feature work?
Once the creator has access to the broadcast channel on Instagram. The followers will receive a notification to join the channel after sending the first broadcast channel message. Creators also have the option to invite their followers to join their channel by using the Join Channel sticker in Stories or by pinning the link on their profile.
Content creators also feel they should restrict access to the channel or open the channel to all followers. They also have the option to mute a show or mute the entire channel.
