Instagram has over one billion users, and they follow a ton of brands.

The Instagram Data Team also notes people are opening the app over 30 to 40 times every single day.

That's a ton of opportunity to be seen *or* get lost in the sea of sameness.

The following are disciplines we put together for you to print out and begin putting real effort behind audience and brand development in order to shape a more meaningful (and memorable) presence.

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