PBS children’s show 'Molly of Denali' is being lauded for accurately representing Alaskan culture, helping to bridge gaps in cultural understanding and subvert negative stereotypes. As people demand more accurate media representation, brands can foster important conversations.

Disney has been making moves to diversify its characters in recent years, and the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort has just welcomed its first Latina princess, Princess Elena, bringing much needed representation to the burgeoning US Hispanic market.

American adults may still spend hours watching TV each day, but with consumption spread across so many platforms – from conventional TV sets to mobile devices to social media channels – the race is on to win and hold their attention. What keeps people coming back for more?

For decades, movies about adolescence have depicted cartoonish cliques and underdog triumphs. But in Bo Burnham’s Eighth Grade, 13-year-old Kayla is neither bullied nor popular, and her social fate changes little – a realistic take on teen life for a young audience craving relatability.