Are hashtags and reels part of your Instagram marketing? Wondering whether link overlays and early access content will actually help your content reach the right people or just add more work to your plate? In this article, you'll discover five major Instagram updates rolling out now and learn exactly how to use them to strengthen your content strategy. This article was co-created by Chelsea Peitz with Michael Stelzner and Jerry Potter. For more about Chelsea, scroll to the end of this article. #1: How to Use Instagram’s Exclusive 24-Hour Early Access Reels Instagram is testing a feature that lets creators release reels exclusively to followers for the first 24 hours before they become public. Chelsea explains that when non-followers visit your profile and see one of these reels, they encounter a blurred thumbnail with a clock icon and a star symbol indicating early access until the timer expires. The feature creates psychological urgency.…