UM’s latest “Power to the People” survey - the largest global analysis of social media usage to date - has revealed dramatic changes in the way that consumers are using the internet to create and share their thoughts,pictures and videos. You can download the full report here. Give them something they can join. MORE >>

Our research consultant, Kate Williams, has compiled a round-up of all that's new, controversial or just plain weird on the social media scene in the last few days. Porn Spammers target social networks , with about 15% of Twitter traffic, 10% of MySpace traffic and 7% of Facebook traffic consisting of porn spam, according to security experts. MORE >>

Welcome to eModeration's round-up of all that is intriguing, alarming or odd in the world of social media, compiled by Kate Williams (@emodkate). The Alternative Queen's Speech: children’s charity Barnado’s is to broadcast a 'Teens' Speech' on Christmas Day - exclusively on MySpace (disclosure: moderated by eModeration). See you then! MORE >>

Welcome to our round-up of all that's new, controversial or just plain weird on the social media scene in the last few days. The social media beach was afroth with anticipation this week, as excitement over Google Wave’s beta roll-out reached Point Break. Meanwhile, Gordon Brown’s social media rep could do with some love. MORE >>

Social Media Monetization is becoming THE hot issue in online community chatter. Social Ads are driving down the price of regular online ads: A recent analysis by ComScore shows social networks, primarily Facebook and MySpace, have over the last year drawn an average CPM of only 56 cents, compared to the $2.43 questions. Related posts. MORE >>