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How Meta Reels became a hit, grossing over $50 billion annually; Sensor Tower: Users spend 27 minutes/day on Instagram Reels, 21 on YouTube Shorts and 44 on TikTok— Once a TikTok wannabe, Instagram’s video feature is now a hit with users and advertisers. Can he be on television?
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