"In 2007, the #hashtag was a simple, yet revolutionary idea that changed the way we organize and amplify content. Today, it is either endangered or more useful than ever, depending on whom you talk to. On the #opensocial web, #hashtags are an important unifying mechanism — not just for content but for people too.
What’s next for this small but mighty feature and for the web at large? Here to tell us is #ChrisMessina, the inventor of the hashtag."
https://pca.st/episode/3141fffd-4a49-4784-b512-dfd8be55f607

We talk a lot about decentralised social media, but not everyone knows what that means.

It's an online space which is not controlled by one company or person. Platforms which are open, allowing information (such as posts) to flow in and out. And, because the open technology isn't controlled by a company, anyone can build a compatible platform and plug it in! 🔌

#Fediverse #Mastodon #DecentralizedSocial #SocialMedia #OpenSocial #Bluesky #NewSocial

It's great to see one of our own, @saskia featured in this article by Campaign US.

"Orgs need to actually start paying attention to what social media means beyond their own content. Whether we're in the US or not, the beginning of Trump's presidency (and the reaction across social media) will no doubt spell out what's to come."

https://www.campaignlive.com/article/bluesky-new-marketingtwitter-marketers-weigh/1897789

#SocialMedia #Bluesky #Fediverse #OpenSocial #Mastodon #News

"Open social media offers a chance to escape the cycle of good product turns bad product and wiping the slate clean to start again. Instead, open social media offers the chance to build in a space where you can easily hop-skip-jump to the next best platform without losing your community."

Check out what @saskia had to say about Bluesky continuing to grow.

https://forbetter.ghost.io/even-more-bluesky-growth/

#Fediverse #Mastodon #SocialMedia #Bluesky #X #OpenSocial #SocialWeb #Tech