As the COVID-19 pandemic plays out and social justice movements continue to grow, much of the action is taking place on social media. And while many people are eager to educate themselves on these topics, one in five are going offline when they find it too overwhelming.

In an increasingly polarized political landscape, The Dispatch is looking to establish a new mold for conservative media coverage in the US – one that eschews hot takes and ‘us versus them’ narratives and instead places a strong emphasis on journalistic integrity and community involvement.

Young people are consuming the news in vastly different ways to generations before them, but news brands still don’t know how to speak to them. How can young people get the information they need to be informed citizens and is it time to rethink what news means for the next generation?

What people want from Instagram has shifted; while they initially looked to the app for entertainment, now they’re seeking out information. As a result, educational posts and infographics have surged in popularity, and brands looking to keep in step are following suit.