From Crayola to Coca-Cola, General Electric to Everlane, brands that craft on home soil are loved on home soil; 98% of Americans will buy US-made products. But what’s so good about the ‘Made in America’ label? Canvas8 sat down with 20 men and women from across the States to find out.

Bodyform’s ‘Blood’ commercial is the first to tackle the physical manifestation of having a period. Vials of blue liquid and grinning, rollerblading models have been replaced with blood from powerful sportswomen. Does this advert represent real women’s attitudes to menstruation?

Puberty can be confusing, and information is often lacking – 30% of young people say that they didn’t learn enough about how their body changes during adolescence. Covering everything from beards to bullying to what's happening ‘down there’, Guy Stuff is a book that's providing support for boys.

Trolls are near-omnipresent across social media platforms and forums, purposefully seeking to derail how people and brands communicate online. Yet while these interactions are usually seen as malicious, how can brands use trolling tactics to create a unique voice and win over the public?

Social media algorithms provide a welcome filter against online noise, but the fact that 69% of Americans were surprised by Donald Trump’s election reveals a major downside. EscapeYourBubble aims to break down echo chambers, confronting people with opposing political views.

From taking #nomakeup selfies to signing petitions on political issues, a growing sense of social responsibility and commitment to local community have changed the way people view social action. Is caring about causes the new badge of cool? And has it become ‘chic’ to protest?

Storytelling has become a guiding principle for great marketing, letting companies neatly fit into consumers’ lives. But with one well-timed ad capable of changing someone’s shopping habits for years, how can brands address our milestone moments without seeming opportunistic?

As any parent can confirm, raising a kid is no walk in the park – no matter the curated snaps yummy mummies and dishy dads post on social media. Fictional blog Peter and Jane is challenging the mirage of flawless family life with tragically laughable tales that ring true with real mums and dads.