Digiday Gets EGC’s Take on a Reels Spin-off

Published on: Mar 14, 2025

Will Meta’s plan to separate Reels from Instagram mean rule or ruin for influencers and content creators? Digiday got an answer from EGC.

In its latest move, Meta may consider turning Instagram Reels into a standalone app. The impact of this possibility has caused both feelings of celebration as well as concern among creators, influencers, and brand partnerships.

The growing engagement that may result on Reels, however, would inspire Meta to focus on perfecting its algorithm to better compete with TikTok. Nicole Penn, President and CEO of EGC states that this shift could reshape how influencers and marketers navigate contracts, negotiations, and brand partnerships.

Read the full Digiday article to get a deep dive into what this change could mean for the future of influencer marketing.

This recent turn of events proves that the one constant in social media is that it’s always changing! Check out the EGC Social Media Mastery page for information on our process, services, and more, along with client case studies.