Whether you’re a social media newbie or a seasoned pro, hashtags can be a powerful tool for businesses looking to increase their online presence. Let’s start by defining hashtags. A hashtag is a word ...

Hashtags are a permanent staple for social media users. What originally started as a hash or pound on Twitter on August 23, 2007, by Chris Messina, became a global phenomenon that has not only helped ...

Social media is an everyday presence for many, and the hashtag (made famous by Twitter) has been made iconic. We use hashtags to add to and further describe a status or any photo on social media, and ...

If there’s one group of Facebook users that’s genuinely excited about the introduction of Facebook hashtags, it’s probably brands. Hashtags will make it easier for customers and fans to talk about and ...

The hashtag has become the new "like" -- and that's not a good thing. Just as marketers used to (and some sorry folks still do) obsess over how many Facebook likes they accumulate, many are now ...

Henry Timms, left, and Jeremy Heimans sign copies of their book, New Power: How Power Works in Our Hyperconnected World -- and How to Make It Work for You, earlier this month at Highland Park United ...