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Why Hashtags are Spam #hashtags

Bill Hartzer

But, by 2001, the meta keywords tag became so abused that it wasn’t really that helpful anymore. That’s why there are so many people at a search engine conference who are tweeting furiously about the conference, all adding the hashtag of #smx to their tweets on Twitter. And search engines got much more sophisticated.

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How the “Disrupted Generation” Responds to Marketing

Convince & Convert

In the summer of 2012, as I sat around with my colleagues in our conference room one afternoon, we were jolted by an “aha” moment. Since 2001, he has taught as an adjunct professor at USC’s Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism. It was time to hustle and really scrutinize this generation, which turned 18 in 2012.

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The time I spent the World Series in handcuffs

Convince & Convert

I’m writing this on an airplane, returning from Kansas City where I gave a presentation at a digital storytelling conference , amidst a local populace fully frenzied about the Royals’ first World Series appearance since 1985. 2001 was a most unusual World Series, on many levels. Bush and Giuliani were at the height of their popularity.

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34 Speakers to See at SMX West 2015

Bill Hartzer

Whenever I attend great marketing conferences, and I have been doing so since 2001, I try to hand pick a list of speakers that you absolutely must see speak. This is my personal best-of-the-best list.

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Reputation Management Seminar to be Held in Dallas Texas May 13

Bill Hartzer

Tony Wright of Wright IMC has extensive experience in online crisis communication and brand reputation strategy, including corporate blogging and corporate monitoring, most notably directing the online corporate reputation management strategy for American Airlines immediately following the events of September 11, 2001. Tweet This!

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Information Literacy in the Workplace - Special Libraries Association

Buzz Marketing for Technology

Events & Conferences. > 2001. > > June 2001. > 6, June 2001. SLA-IT Conference pictures. Annual Conference. Past Conference Presentations. Past Conference Locations. Join SLA | Forgot Your Password? QuickLinks. Inside SLA. Membership. SLA Community. Professional Development.

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What Defines Blogging Success For You?

ProBlogger

Since I’ve started this blog (it’s one of many I’ve had since 2001) I’ve created a freelance writing and speaking career. I’ve spoken at conferences in Australia and the UK. I’ve won numerous writing awards and been selected for The Guardian’s diverse writers workshop.