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"This post is part of Mashable\u2019s Internet Week New York Channel, which is presented by HP.  Check out HP\u2019s IWNY blog for additional coverage.\nWhat is social media? It is a question that is debated by media professionals and consumers alike.\nSome point to the revolutionary transformation of media, going from a top-down broadcast model to one that allows the former audience to communicate with one another and take part in the content creation. But with media evolving so quickly, what defines and constitutes social media becomes more difficult to ascertain.\nNext Tuesday we will be hosting the sold out\u00A0Mashable Media Summit with CNN in New York City that will explore some of these trends in digital and social media, and we'd like to hear your best answer in 140 characters or less to \"What is social media?\" We will feature the 10 best reader responses in a follow-up post.\nHow to submit your answer: \n\nThe comments below\nTwitter using #whatisSM\nOur Facebook Page\nIn the comments of our Google Buzz account\n\nQuick guidelines:\n\nLimit your answer to 140 characters or less (to be fair to those submitting via Twitter)\nUse your real identity in case we feature your response in a follow-up post\nSubmit your answers by this Sunday, June 6\n\nAlso, if you aren't attending the summit, you can still follow along on the live stream of the event.\n\n\nFor more social media coverage, follow Mashable Social Media on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook\n\n"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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