The hipster is defined as the embodiment of Postmodern Irony. But it's not the only group striving for leadership over pop culture; New Sincerity has been singled out as another ideology contender. Is there really a 'battle of the principles'? And how are adverts reflecting this?

Half of teenage girls in the UK have avoided certain activities because they feel bad about their looks. Skincare brand Dove is out to tackle low female self-esteem with its new advert that tells women “you are more beautiful than you think”.

In a connected world, people are watching more closely what they say and who they align with. As issues of representation and diversity come to the fore, how is the new political correctness changing the way organisations communicate?

If obesity is an international crisis, sugar is increasingly cast as the chief villain. In response, Coca-Cola, the world's most valuable brand, has openly pressed moral 'reset', throwing itself into the drive for collective health improvement.