In the middle of a pandemic, Americans are scrambling to keep abreast of the headlines – and stay sane while doing so. How can people stay informed while maintaining their mental health? And what else, besides objective information, can the media offer to those stuck at home?

With consumers querying the authenticity of celebrity influencers, Pollen is incentivizing Gen Zers to share events and experiences with their friends. By rewarding advocates with perks instead of cash, this marketplace aims to encourage transparent and authentic recommendations.

Dutch challenger bank bunq has launched a feature that lets people share an account with whomever they want, whether they’re a member of bunq or not. Tapping into the real ways families operate financially, it will likely appeal to parents who want to easily monitor their child's spending habits.

People often buy into brands because of the people who promote them, but Beaubble is switching things up. By co-creating with influencers, it flips the usual model on its head, building a brand around influencers while at the same time tapping consumer desires for sustainability.