What's Trending, Tom?

Hey All! Tom here. This episode I talk about the Instagram Algorithm. There are many myths and strategies that haven't been proven surrounding the Instagram Algorithm. This episode I talk about what exactly the Instagram Algorithm is, give my top ways to get your content to the top of your followers' feeds, and how exactly I get my content there! Please review the podcast if you're enjoying it and check back next Saturday for a new episode! Also, DM me or email me at 'me@trendingtom.com' with any suggestions on topics for future episodes!

Since the Instagram algorithm change a few months ago, comments have become one of the most valuable ways to ensure your content rests at the top of your followers' feeds. In this episode of 'What's Trending, Tom?' I give out my best tips and strategies to greatly increase the amount of comments on your Instagram photos. I also talk about why it's so important to increase your comments, as they have MASSIVE effects on your impressions, your place in the 'Explore' tab, and more. Thanks for tuning in and hope you enjoy the show!

Lola Tash and Nicole Argiris are the hilarious duo behind the viral Instagram meme account @MyTherapistsays. These two childhood friends from Toronto have taken their witty 20-something humor and captivated an audience of over 2 Million followers and counting since their launch in July 2015. What's even more interesting is the pair have done this anonymously up until a few weeks ago, revealing their identities to the world in a Cosmo story that rocked the gram. Today, I'll be sitting down with them and talking about their rise to IG fame, from humble beginnings to their dominance of the millennial meme community.We'll also talk about their future projects (including an athleisure line, and a book!) Stay tuned for some great Instagram tips from one of my favorite accounts, MyTherapistSays!

Hi All! Tom here. I'm going solo this episode to talk about one of my favorite features on Instagram, Live video. Instagram Live got a HUGE update a few weeks ago and now more than ever is a great time to start utilizing this feature to engage with your audience. In this episode I talk about some of the most popular reasons why people avoid going live and offer encouragement for those that are unsure if it's the right medium for them. I also give my top 5 most effective strategies for going live! These strategies will make your audience keep coming back for more whenever they get the notification that you're live and will increase traffic to your social profiles, website and more! Tune in for all of this and more on this week's episode of 'What's Trending, Tom?'

Kim Friedman and Kate Friedman-Siegel are the mother-daughter duo behind the viral Instagram account @CrazyJewishMom. What started out as a funny side project for Kate, who started posting her mother's text messages to her Instagram account randomly one afternoon, quickly turned into a viral internet sensation, getting her account featured on Buzzfeed, Huffington Post, Cosmo and more. One year later, the duo have appeared on major television productions such as The Today Show and The Steve Harvey Show, Kate released a New York Times bestselling book, they've flown to 43 cities on their book tour and documented their hijinks along the way. Tune into this episode to hear some of their funniest stories from their rise to IG stardom, and get a sneak peek at some of their new projects coming soon!

I'm going solo this episode to talk about the exact strategies and tools I used to get my first 10,000 followers on Instagram in just under 4 months. You can hear my story and use my own strategies in order to beef up your Instagram presence on your journey to the elusive 10K mark. These strategies are easy to integrate and will save you time and energy wasted on other tactics that don't work. Thanks for listening, and make sure to SUBSCRIBE and REVIEW the podcast! It means the world to me that people enjoy the show and keep coming back week after week.

Markus Müller (@MeetThePugs) tells the story of his highly popular pet account gives advice for pet owners looking to start an account for their furry friend and talks about his new animated series launching on Kickstarter!

Welcome to What's Trending, Tom: The Food Episode! In this episode, I sat down with popular New York food blogger-turned-Instagram icon Dara Pollak who runs the popular food account @SkinnyPigNYC. We talk about how she got started with her food account, her tips for those looking to take a bite out of the food community on IG, and how to take the perfect food pic for your next Instagram post. We also talk about some of her favorite spots to grab a slice in New York! Check out TrendingTom.com for more episodes, with new ones released every Saturday!

Welcome to the very first episode of What's Trending, Tom! This podcast is your #1 source for the best Instagram tips, tricks & hacks to build a huge following on one of the fastest growing social media platforms. I'll be bringing on different guests each week who have been cracked the Instagram code, gaining thousands of followers and fans that keep coming back for more. This week, I sit down with @DrunkPeopleDoingThings and talk about hitting 1 Million followers, his thoughts on the Instagram algorithm change, how he hits 50K+ followers a day and tips for getting noticed with a new account. Follow @TrendingTom on Instagram for updates on new episodes, sneak peeks, and more! Check out www.trendingtom.com for the latest tips, tricks & hacks to increase your engagement on Instagram. Thanks for listening!