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of hashtags.
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Since their invention, Hashtags have taken on
a life of their own. They now have various uses
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This is the standard usage. Talk about
a topic and add appropriate labels like
#projectmanagement so others interested
in the topic can find your post easily. Often used
for big news topics in the world.
Twii‘ter Chats: e. g.
#PlviCha'i
Hashtags are a convenient way for people to have
a conversation on Twitter in real-time. Chat hosts
set a specific time and hashtag, then people can
participate in a real-time conversation or ''listen''
as one or more experts provide insight about
a specific topic.
Brand Campaigns: e. g.
#crashthesuperbowl
Brands use hashtags to spread awareness
of their campaign. Doritos encourages people
to create 30-second Doritos ads, Tweet#crash-
thesuperbowl, and enter to win the grand prize.
A win-win for the brand's PR and the potential
victors.
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Conferences 8; Events: e. g.
#ClviWorld
Wish you could talk to every attendee at your
conference? Use an event hashtag. Attendees,
sponsors, and even people who couldn't make
it use the official hashtag to chat and share
event updates. Typically event hashtags will
work well on Twitter and lnstagram pictures.
Humor or Emphasis: e. g.
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Typically used to draw attention to how you're
feeling or to a humorous, jokey phrase.
A popular favorite used when something goes
horribly, horribly wrong: "Just accidentally hit
‘reply all’ on my email. #FA| |.".
Social Activism Campaigns:
#saveourgirls
Social activists can start a movement to bring
global awareness to their cause, e. g. activists
campaigned for the release of captured Nigerian
girls and used #saveourgirls on Twitter to get
the topic on everyone's radars.
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reached your limit. Anything more is just
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bats an eyelash.
Every medium has different social rules, just as different dinner parties require different
attire. Don't be that guy (or gal) that shows up to the black tie party in jeans. Do your
research before you post and you'll have the most enviable hashtag skills around.
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