YouTube has fulfilled a request from the London Metropolitan Police to delete video content on the platform that glorifies gang violence, specifically a genre of music called drill. The move is answering the call from those who believe that violent lyrics can propagate violence in real life.

The ‘Stories’ features on Instagram and Snapchat have proven popular among users for their impermanence, authenticity, and behind-the-scenes nature. But how exactly are they being used by brands, celebrities and regular people? And how are these temporary digital tales evolving?

Many brands have been slow to reflect changing family dynamics, but IKEA has chosen a different path. Its ‘Where Life Happens’ campaign depicts single parenthood, adoption and divorced parents with children. While the ads might not be aspirational, they're depicting the real modern family.

More brands are creating campaigns with highly dangerous activities taking place outside the realm of legality. Is real-life crime the next frontier for advertising? What is its appeal? And how are society and advertising influencing each other?