9 Easy Instagram Reel Ideas

Aug 15

Instagram recently announced all video posts on the app will now be Reels, continuing the company's push to compete with TikTok and Youtube.

While we definitely agree that consuming video content is pretty fun… creating reels for your business can seem like the most daunting task in the world… Even for a full-time social media manager 👩‍💻

There are many times we find ourselves staring at a blank screen, for extended periods of time, trying to brainstorm new reel/TikTok ideas.

✨ So, if this ever happens to you, you’re totally not alone…

If you’re in need of some inspiration, here are nine simple and easy-to-execute Reel ideas for businesses, creators, and social media managers (courtesy of Later our favourite SMM platform): 👇

1. Bring Tweets to Life

2. Create Quote Graphics

3. Time Static Photos to a Beat

4. Make Memes

5. Partner with Creators

6. Add Motion to Your Text

7. Share User-generated Content (UGC)

8. Turn Instagram Stories Highlights Into Reels

9. Create a Timelapse

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