10 years of hashtags: 3 lessons for PR and marketing pros
The social media tool was first used on Twitter a decade ago. As brand managers jump on the bandwagon to laud the online marker, here’s what you should remember for future campaigns.
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The hashtag is celebrating its 10th birthday.
Many consumers, brand managers and influencers are tweeting their congratulations and thoughts about the tool, which are now accompanied by a special emoji for #Hashtag10.
Twitter also shared the news with a few tweets:
10 years ago today the hashtag was born on Twitter. ð #Hashtag10 https://t.co/upTBCkzDNP
— Twitter (@Twitter) August 23, 2017
Which hashtags have mattered most to you? #Hashtag10 pic.twitter.com/WyJvGpZXuR
— Twitter (@Twitter) August 23, 2017
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