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Today we\u2019re expanding Instagram broadcast channels globally\u00b9<\/span>, giving millions of creators a new way to directly engage with their followers at scale. We\u2019re also highlighting a few channels that are live in India already, which you can choose to join.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n To help creators deepen their connections with their followers, in February we began testing<\/span> broadcast channels on Instagram<\/span><\/a>. Broadcast channels are a public one-to-many messaging tool that creators can invite all of their followers into and share text, video and photo updates. Creators can also use voice notes to share their latest updates and behind-the-scenes moments, and even create polls to crowdsource fan feedback. Only creators can send messages in broadcast channels, while followers can react to content and vote in polls.<\/span><\/p>\n Once a creator gets access to broadcast channels and sends the first message from their Instagram inbox, their followers will receive a one-time notification to join the channel. Anyone can discover the broadcast channel and view the content, but only followers who join the channel will receive notifications whenever there are updates.<\/span><\/p>\n Followers can leave or mute broadcast channels at any time and can also control their notifications from creators by going to a creator\u2019s profile, tapping the bell icon and selecting \u201cbroadcast channel.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Notifications will default to \u201csome,\u201d but this setting can be changed to \u201call\u201d or \u201cnone.\u201d Other than the invitation notification, followers will not get any other notifications about a broadcast channel unless they add the channel to their inbox. Once a channel is added to their inbox, it will appear among other message threads, and notifications will be turned on and function like any other chat.<\/span><\/p>\n As soon as the broadcast channel is live, creators can also encourage their followers to join by using the \u201cjoin channel\u201d sticker in Stories or by pinning the channel link to their profile .<\/span><\/p>\n We\u2019re also sharing updates on new and upcoming features aimed at making broadcast channels even more fun and interactive:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The following public figures, teams and creators have already started their broadcast channels. Head to their profiles and tap the link in their bios (accessible via mobile only):<\/p>\n Broadcast channels are subject to <\/span>Instagram\u2019s Community Guidelines<\/span><\/a> so people can feel safe and welcome being a part of them. People can report both a broadcast channel itself or specific content shared in the channel, which can be removed if it goes against our policies.<\/span><\/p>\n Broadcast channels are also public and discoverable chat experiences, so they\u2019re treated differently than private messaging on Instagram. We have tools and reviewers to help us <\/span>identify, review or remove<\/span><\/a> content in broadcast channels that may violate our Community Guidelines \u2014 often before anyone sees it.<\/span><\/p>\nHow Do Broadcast Channels Work?<\/span><\/h2>\n
Here\u2019s How to Join a Broadcast Channel:<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Check Out Popular Broadcast Channels in India\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
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