Instagram serves as a discovery engine and sales driver.
Studies commissioned by Facebook IQ show 54% of users purchase after seeing products.
Touches include inspiration from feeds, DMs for opinions, shopping features, and posts/stories showcasing purchases.
Marketers can harness these points to drive action.
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