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Why audio matters for Instagram Reels engagement, and how scheduling it actually helps

It's one of the clearest discovery levers Instagram gives you, and treating it as an afterthought in your workflow costs more reach than most teams realize.

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It's one of the clearest discovery levers Instagram gives you, and treating it as an afterthought in your workflow costs more reach than most teams realize.

Sound isn't a finishing touch on a Reel. It's one of the clearest discovery levers Instagram gives you, and treating it as an afterthought in your workflow costs more reach than most teams realize.

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It's one of the clearest discovery levers Instagram gives you, and treating it as an afterthought in your workflow costs more reach than most teams realize.

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