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    Celebrate Mashable's Social Media Day 2012

    By Meghan Peters | Mashable – Tue, May 1, 2012

    We're thrilled to share that Mashable's third annual Social Media Day will be held Saturday, June 30, 2012!

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    We launched Social Media Day in 2010 as a way to recognize the digital revolution happening right before our eyes. Whether we're reporting about new online networks on Mashable or listening to inspiring stories from our readers, we've seen how this increasingly connected world is quickly changing lives across the globe -- and our community agrees.

    In 2010, there were more than 600 Meetups in 90 countries. That more than doubled in 2011 when there were more than 1,400 Meetups with thousands of attendees worldwide. Nine cities and one U.S. state have declared Social Media Day an official holiday.

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    Attendees have posted thousands of photos and videos on Flickr, YouTube and Facebook. Events have included everything from an alpaca in Cleveland, Ohio, to trampolines in San Francisco.

    We invite you to join fellow social media enthusiasts by hosting or attending a Social Media Day Meetup in your area. If you're interested in organizing a Meetup, watch our how-to video to get planning tips. For updates and to find out what other organizers are up to, follow our @mashsmday Twitter account and like our Social Media Day Facebook page.

    Mashable is pleased that Social Media Day 2012 is presented by Motorola Mobility. Like Mashable, Motorola Mobility's mission is to connect people around the world through innovative technologies and this is exactly what Social Media Day celebrates.

    Ways You Can Participate
    • Sign up to attend or organize your own event on the Mashable Meetup Everywhere page.
    • Use the #smday hashtag on Twitter, Instagram, Google+ and any other social network of your choice.
    • Find your Mashable Meetup community:

    How Are You Celebrating?

    Whether you've had your event planned for months or are now inspired to get one started, we want to know: What are your plans for Social Media Day 2012? Share with us in the comments how you'll be recognizing the connected generation come June 30th.

    We look forward to celebrating with you!

    Social Media Day 2012 Is Presented By Motorola Mobility

    This story originally published on Mashable here.

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