The document discusses the rise of the 'new consumer' who utilizes Web 2.0 tools and social media, highlighting platforms like Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and QQ, with statistics on user engagement and demographics. It emphasizes a shift in marketing where consumers now dictate brand narratives through their experiences shared on social media. Additionally, it presents the services of a multinational consulting company that specializes in monitoring and optimizing consumer-generated media to enhance brand engagement and marketing effectiveness.