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Facebook has announced it will finally be adding Hashtags to its system to help users discover and jump to conversations more quickly and easily. With this new addition, users will be able to use important keywords and phrases that relate to their post topics and allow them to reach broader audiences. With every post, a user will be able to expand the reach of their posts, statuses, and digital circles, which will make for an even bigger, better, and broader digital landscape.

Momentum Factor has partnered with well-known direct-selling executive Jamie Stewart to form a new UK-based social media and online marketing services firm, Momentum Factor (Europe), Ltd. This will serve as Momentum Factor's European offices.

Momentum Factor's Jonathan Gilliam and Stephanie Wonderlin to host Twitter session at the DSA Annual Meeting from June 10-11, 2013. Veteran CEOs will share their experiences on Twitter during this session titled "Facebook's Fine ... But I Just Don’t Get Twitter!"

You already know Momentum Facor as a firm that can turn-key manage your social media presence, beautifully and with real results. Now, our team is offering a comprehensive strategy, coaching and execution program to create and maintain a world-class social presence and maximize return on your investment, all at a startup-friendly price! Introducing SmartStart Social.

Former Princess House CEO Tim Brown partners with foodie celebrity Jamie Oliver on new direct selling company in North America.

As part of the ongoing Herbalife short seller saga, Herbalife recently released its 2012 income disclosure statement. The first paragraph immediately highlights one of the common misconceptions about direct selling.

Looks like there is more investment in the direct selling industry coming from the venture community. And it's happening for one of our favorite companies too - Chloe & Isabel! 

One metaphor I've been using recently is the idea of social marketing as agriculture. When farming, we wait for a season, we sow, we nurture and ultimately if all goes well, we harvest. I view social media marketing as planting seeds of a direct selling community.

With thousands of digerati from around the world descending on downtown Austin for the 2013 SXSW Interactive Conference, an annual meeting of "the brightest minds in emerging technology the international community have to offer," CNN is turning to Momentum Factor for cutting edge opinions about the technology and marketing world.

As discussed in this great article from Ad Age about the quiet giants being built in the direct selling industry, Amway's Artistry brand is enjoying a comeback.