What is social media? It is a question that is debated by media professionals and consumers alike.
Some 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.
Next Tuesday we will be hosting the sold out Mashable 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.
How to submit your answer:
The comments below
Twitter using #whatisSM
Our Facebook Page
In the comments of our Google Buzz account
Quick guidelines:
Limit your answer to 140 characters or less (to be fair to those submitting via Twitter)
Use your real identity in case we feature your response in a follow-up post
Submit your answers by this Sunday, June 6
Also, if you aren't attending the summit, you can still follow along on the live stream of the event.