Reels

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01 Definition

Reels meaning: Short vertical videos on Instagram and Facebook designed for entertainment and discovery.

Reels are short, vertical videos on Instagram and Facebook, usually set to music or trending audio. Meta promotes them heavily in dedicated tabs and the feed, which can expose an account to people who do not follow it. Length limits have grown over time.

Why it matters

How Reels fits the work

Reels are Meta's main answer to short video and often reach non-followers, making them a common tool for growing awareness beyond an existing audience.

In context

Their 15 second Reel using a trending sound reached 40,000 viewers, and about 70 percent of them did not already follow the account.

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Practical note

Reels favor watch time and shares over follower count. Reusing another platform's watermarked clips can reduce distribution, so upload clean, native footage when you can.