L’Oréal is facing backlash from model Munroe Bergdorf for its ‘hypocritical’ support of the Black Lives Matter cause, while the US is embroiled in a wave of protests. As brands scramble to react to the situation, people are hyper-alert to those who take a stance without bolstering it with real action.

Crayola's 'Colors of the World' crayon pack is designed to represent a range of skin tones so that children from all backgrounds can accurately draw themselves. The crayons lean into Gen Alphas’ expectations of inclusivity, although some have accused the brand of doing too little too late.

From messages of support to those that aim to entertain, how can brands deepen their relationships with people during a pandemic? Canvas8 spoke to Tom Doctoroff, author of Twitter Is Not a Strategy, to understand the role brand behaviour plays during a time of uncertainty and crisis.

With people demanding their voices be heard more than ever before, taking a moral stance on all sorts of things is the new normal. Canvas8 spoke to Dr. Jillian Jordan, postdoctoral fellow at the Kellogg School of Management, to find out how brands can appeal to our desire to be morally good.