July 2011
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How to Host A Photo Contest on Instagram
Recently, the American metal band Deftones hosted an Instagram photo contest which challenged fans to help document their tour. To participate, Deftones fans were asked to tag their photos from the concert they attended with #deftones and #thecitytheyattended (e.g. #Orlando). The contest was a huge success: there are now almost 1,300 photos on Instagram tagged #deftones and the band’s...
June 2011
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#eyecontact
We added #hashtags earlier this year as a way to make it easier to organize and discover photos across Instagram. We’ve seen all sorts of great hashtags spring up since then, and so we thought we’d start a blog series featuring some of our favorites.
Have an idea for which #hashtag we should feature next? Let us know at contact@instagr.am
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Is Your Business on Instagram?
Nic Adler, who runs the legendary West Hollywood venue The Roxy, has started to connect with LA music lovers on Instagram. He checked out the Instagram photos that were taken at The Roxy and decided to create an account for the venue itself. “We want to be where our fans are and we love being able to interact like this,” he says. @theroxy now has over 7400 followers on Instagram and...
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#balance
We added #hashtags earlier this year as a way to make it easier to organize and discover photos across Instagram. We’ve seen all sorts of great hashtags spring up since then, and so we thought we’d start a blog series featuring some of our favorites.
Have an idea for which #hashtag we should feature next? Let us know at contact@instagr.am
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Vancouver Riots
Riots broke out in Vancouver last night after the Boston Bruins beat the hometown Canucks in Game 7 of the NHL Stanley Cup finals. Vehicles were set on fire, store windows were smashed, and rioters battled police officers, armed with tear gas. Last night, Instagrammers captured photos of the riots, and today they’re sharing photos of the recovery effort, which includes a wall where citizens...
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Nonprofits on Instagram
Nonprofit organizations are using Instagram to connect with their supporters and share their missions through photos. Take a look at the different ways these three organizations are using Instagram to tell their stories.
Robin Hood NYC
Robin Hood (@robinhoodnyc) holds steadfast to a single mission: to fight poverty in New York City. The organization is using Instagram to live stream fan photos...
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Science and Technology
Love science and technology? Check out the great photos the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (@nasagoddard) and GE (@generalelectric) are sharing on Instagram.
NASA Goddard
Final lift off of Space Shuttle Discovery
Project scientist Mark Clampin is reflected in the flight mirrors of the Webb Space Telescope at Marshall Space Flight Center. Portions of the Webb telescope are being built at...
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What's New in Version 1.8.5
We just released a new version of Instagram in the App Store (V1.8.5). Here’s what’s new:
View photos you’ve liked: See all the photos you’ve liked since you joined Instagram. It’s an easy way to show your friends memorable photos or re-discover some of your favorites. Just tap Profile > Photos you’ve liked
Add a link to your website in your profile: Let...
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Topshop and Incase Photo Campaigns
We’re excited to see the photo campaigns Topshop and Incase are running on Instagram this week. Topshop wants you to drop by for a photoshoot, where you can style your photos with Instagram filters, and Incase wants to see photos of nightlife in your hometown.
Topshop: Wish You Were At Topshop
Want to do an Instagram-styled photoshoot? Now’s your chance. Head into Topshop for a...
