In this episode, Brock Johnson breaks down the biggest social media trends coming in 2026 and what creators and business owners need to know to stay ahead. He’ll discuss the rise and fall of AI clones, the growing importance of in-person events, and how authenticity is reshaping the digital space.

Brock also covers the “no niche” approach to growth, major algorithm changes, and new Instagram updates — including the removal of Highlights, the addition of the Friends tab, and new profile layouts. Finally, we’ll look at trends like personal and group challenges, the return of carousels, and why creators are moving toward face-to-face and community-driven content.

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In this episode, Brock Johnson explains why hashtags don’t work on Instagram anymore and what actually drives growth in 2026. He’ll break down the recent algorithm changes, data from the latest studies, and insights shared by the Head of Instagram on why keyword optimization and SEO now matter more than hashtags.

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In this episode, Brock Johnson shares honest advice for content creators and business owners who want to grow in 2026. He will discuss the mindset shifts and strategies needed to build long-term success online, including why quality matters more than quantity and how to focus on creating your MVP — your minimum viable product or offer.

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In today’s episode, I show you how to make 100 viral Instagram posts EASILY in just one hour using AI. I'll give you Instagram Reel ideas and post templates that can be created quickly and efficiently. I’ll also guide you step-by-step through the process of using these AI content creation tools, including ChatGPT, to both brainstorm and develop effective post ideas! This episode is designed to help you streamline your content creation process and maximize your productivity on Instagram, making it easier than ever to maintain an active presence. 🎯Get 25 Viral Hooks for FREE 👉https://instaclubhub.com/25-viral-hooks/ 🎯Check out InstaClubHub!! For $7! Plus Ultimate B-Roll Bundle 👉https://instaclubhub.com/flash-sale-7/ 🎯Related Links: Invideo AI 👉https://invideo.io/ Napkin AI 👉 https://www.napkin.ai/ CapCut 👉 https://www.capcut.com/ OpusClip 👉https://www.opus.pro/ ChatGPT 👉 https://chatgpt.com

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In this episode, Brock Johnson shares Instagram post ideas that are proven to help you make money in 2025. He'll cover how to create content that drives sales, including strategies for promoting offers, crafting strong calls to action, and writing posts that highlight benefits over features.

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In this episode, Brock Johnson shares a complete guide to growing on Instagram using Trial Reels. He explains what Trial Reels are, how they work, and the new rules for 2025—including daily limits and restrictions on duplicate content.

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In this episode, Brock Johnson breaks down 9 new Instagram features that actually help you grow in 2025. He'll cover updates like AI restyle for Stories, the ability to schedule Stories, the new FTDM feature, and auto dubbing for Reels in multiple languages.

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