Instagram; Samantha Lee/Insider Hi, this is Amanda Perelli and welcome back to Insider Influencers, our weekly rundown on the influencer and creator economy. Sign up for the newsletter here. When Instagram first came out with a TikTok copycat feature, it got mixed reviews, with some calling Reels a “dud.” Creators weren’t exactly going wild for the short-form video feature. But since posting Reels regularly, many creators have said the feature has become a secret weapon to supercharge their growth and engagement. This has become an enormous incentive for creators to continue using the feature and shows how much Instagram is prioritizing