In 2026, two things are simultaneously true: Video is still king, and AI slop is everywhere!

Once upon a time, hashtags were the magic key to social media growth. On platforms like Twitter and Instagram, attaching a simple “#” to your content could land it in front of audiences far beyond your followers. But fast forward to 2025, and the story has changed. Hashtags aren’t dead, but their role has shifted, and the rise of video is a big reason why.

Facebook engagement is dropping as algorithms favor comments and shares over likes and views. Shifting to YouTube and email marketing helps.

The digital content landscape has been on a wild ride  lately. First, TikTok was banned. Then CapCut disappeared. But now, TikTok is...