Marketing
August 8, 2017
Instagram's Stories feature. Image credit: Instagram
By Brielle Jaekel
Photography application Instagram is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its Stories feature, which allows brands to gain greater visibility and a stronger connection with consumers.
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