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Why Hashtags are Spam #hashtags

Bill Hartzer

Hashtags are spam that need to go away. According to reports that have hit the mainstream media lately, Facebook has just (finally) gotten #hashtags. So, why are hashtags spam? Hashtags turn into legitimate Tweets and Posts on social media sites because the user decides which #hashtags to use in their post or tweet.

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Social Sharing – Getting News Content Right in 2011

Proactive Report

Many people on Twitter use hashtags to categorize content, so you should leave space for that too. Their challenge in 2001 is to differentiate themselves and the news they cover. A Twitter post can only be 140 characters long and the tweet must contain a link to the full release. MultiMedia.

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Hawaii Officially Dips Toes in the Waters of Social Media

Bare Feet Studios

Measuring Social Media Campaigns I agree with Derek (a commenter on PBN) on the point that internet-based marketing campaigns can be far more measurable (and accurate and targeted) than traditional print, radio, and tv-based initiatives. The tools are often free, but the time commitment is substantial with social media.

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Last month on social: Pop culture, piggybacking, and…pee?

Unmetric

Social media was abuzz last month with a lot of drama. The month ended on a comical note, with the hashtag #Pray_For_Neasamani trending first in India and then worldwide. Neasamani, however, is a fictional character from a 2001 Indian film who gets wounded after his employee drops a hammer on his head. We kid you not.

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10 Reasons Celebrities Are Better at Instagram Than Brands

Hootsuite

Fame obviously gives celebs an edge over companies on social. Just like brands, celebs have a stake in social media, too. Her New Year resolutions post checks several items off our Instagram caption checklist , including tasteful hashtag use and a friendly call-to-action. View this post on Instagram. Repost @jonmchu ???

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