In 2017, the Emmy Awards awarded black and Muslim men for the first time in history – and these landmark firsts reflected how people no longer see fair cultural representation as a plus, but as an essential. In her book, Diversify, June Sarpong discusses how inclusivity has social and financial benefits for everyone, including businesses focused on their bottom line. “We are losing out on vast amounts of talent by not being inclusive,” she says, presenting research that highlights the fact that not investing further in diversity costs the UK £127 billion per year.

As the first Hollywood movie to feature an all-Asian cast in 25 years – and the most successful rom-com in nearly a decade – Crazy Rich Asians has been heralded as a potential game-changer for the industry. How is a film about one-percenters in Singapore promoting more diverse pop culture?

Kellogg’s has released a campaign that celebrates the diversity of Australian citizens. Brought together by a shared love of the cereal, ‘My Perfect Bowl’ provides a contemporary view of the nation and highlights how people identify the brand as a common denominator in all their lives.

Pixar has launched the SparkShorts creative storytelling programme, which has been set up to encourage Pixar employees to submit their own short animations. The studio hopes that in doing so they’ll include greater diversity of voice, something younger viewers want from media brands.