143: Everyone is Bitching About Trial Reels!

143: Everyone is Bitching About Trial Reels!

Author: The Two Lauras February 11, 2025 Duration: 27:47

Uh oh, Mosseri’s got his cardigan on so that means we’re being bombarded with new, unnecessary Instagram features… right?

Wrong! We’re loving Trial Reels, and in today’s episode we’re sharing all about why you should love them too. Whether it’s for yourself or your client, there’s no need to spend time agonising over which trending audio to use, or which B-roll goes best with the text. Just try both!

So, if you haven’t yet tried out your first Trial Reel – listen to this episode, then get over to Instagram and create a few! We think you’ll be surprised how well this feature works for business owners.

In this episode, we’re chatting about:

  • What Trial Reels are and the main features you need to know about
  • Why you should definitely be using this tool (especially as it’s finally one for business owners!)
  • The main things we’ve been doing when trying out Trial Reels
  • What sort of things you can test on Trial Reels
  • How to test client content on Trial Reels

Check out the full show notes here!


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Navigating the freelance world as a social media manager comes with unique challenges and opportunities, and JFDI with The Two Lauras is built specifically for that journey. Hosted by The Two Lauras, this podcast dives into the real, unfiltered experience of building a sustainable business in the social media sector. Each episode feels like a candid conversation with colleagues who have been there, offering practical advice drawn from their own successes and stumbles. You’ll hear them break down current marketing trends not as distant concepts, but as actionable strategies you can adapt for your own clients. They openly share how they structure their operations, manage client relationships, and tackle the constant push to grow, all with a focus on cutting through the noise to what actually works. This isn't about theory; it's about the tangible steps you can take to strengthen your freelance foundation. Tuning into this podcast provides both a roadmap and a sense of community, reminding you that the questions on your mind are likely the same ones being discussed in real time. For those looking to move beyond inspiration and into implementation, The Two Lauras offer a grounded, honest perspective that makes the complex feel achievable.
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