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    Setting up a Twitter chat is really easy, especially for social media marketers who already know how to utilize the power of a Twitter account. All it takes is a set date, a topic, and a hashtag. You let people know it is happening, and ask them to tell others who might be interested. Then you carry on a conversation at the set time with anyone using that hashtag.

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    But knowing how to set one up isn't always enough. If you want a few tips on how to best create a great chat, you should take a look at some that are already popular. Here are 15 hashtags that have created successful chats.

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    Every Monday at 8 p.m. EST, @JeffAshcroft hosts a great chat with leading experts from successful firms in the marketing and social media industries at #Mmchat.

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