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Instagram doesn’t have a plan to pay long-form video creators
Publication: The Verge
Author: Jess Weatherbed
Source published: 28/10/2026, 17:10:46 UTC
Briefing created: 28/10/2026, 22:12:53 UTC
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Briefings
Instagram announced a test to attract long-form video creators from YouTube, but creator Adam Mosseri confirmed the platform has not yet established a payment system. This move sparked immediate backlash on social media platforms regarding the lack of monetization incentives compared to YouTube's ad share model.
Key points
- Instagram is testing long-form video features to lure creators from YouTube.
- Creator Adam Mosseri stated the platform has not yet figured out how to pay creators.
Context
Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced features on Monday, prompting creators to voice complaints on Threads and Reddit about the lack of monetization opportunities compared to YouTube's ad share and performance-based incentives.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to a single announcement and a single creator's statement; no data on payment rates, test duration, or creator response rates is provided.
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