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There is no one definition that describes social media.  However, after reading the responses to Adam Vincenzini’s question of the definition of social media.  There were many responses that fit the idea of the definition.  One definition offered was from JasonPeck, who said ”social media is the platforms, tools and content that enable quicker, deeper and more personal connections, communication and collaboration.”  This answer discusses the tools that are used as well as the communication which allows people to connect with one another.  Another response was from SuzieLin, who wrote, ”SM is all about interacting & engaging to build relationships. It allows the world to connect & facilitates the exchange of info & ideas.”  This definition discusses the of social interaction that occurs through social media and how it connects people together from all over the world. 

A response that discusses how social media encompasses corporations and targeting their publics was from irinaskaya, who said “Social Media: Builds relationships between brands and customers and empowers the latter to create customers.”  This definition discusses how social media is utilized for corporation marketing and targeting publics massively.   I found the definition from ValerieSimon including all types of social media and how you can not only just connect and talk with others, but listen to podcasts and watch videos.  The definition says “Social Media is a participatory form of media that provides opportunities to listen, share & engage using virtual technologies & practices.” 

I really liked the response from EmilyCagle that says social media “Adapt, answer, broadcast, collaborate, communicate, connect, create, engage, follow, lead, learn, listen, question, share.”  I liked this definition because it used adjectives to describe different functions that are available through different types of social media.

My definition of social media: Connecting with others around the world and the ability to build and maintain relationships through videos, chats, and other types of media.

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