A screenshot of the video from the official YouTube Help channel uploaded in March breaking down how creators can use hashtags. Credit: Getty Images YouTube has been quietly introducing new ways to ...

Number sign. Pound sign. Octothorpe. A hash. Hashtag. #. What is it? What is its purpose? And most importantly: how can you use it to increase your press release’s visibility? The “hashtag” ...

I’ve noticed something over the past year: We’re using hashtags less often in tweets. By “we” I don’t just mean AJ+. I mean everyone. In recent months when I’ve checked Topsy or Twitter trends before ...

When using hashtags, there are several rules to keep in mind: 1. In most cases, using many hashtags decreases interactions. Pinterest and Instagram are the exceptions to this rule. 2. Use local ...

For over a decade, the hashtag was the undisputed king of social media discoverability. Businesses used to follow a simple rule: Cram as many hashtags as you can into a caption to get the widest reach ...

While walking to the Woodley Park Metro station recently, I spotted a bright red sign for D.C mayoral candidate Jack Evans on a light pole. Under the candidate’s name, the poster said simply: ...

Can a hashtag be a protectable trademark? And when does use of another’s trademark in hashtags constitute infringement? The ever-evolving diversity of social media has brought challenges and ...