The pandemic accelerated the transition from print to digital for many newspaper brands. While this evolution has its perks, what might be lost in the process? Canvas8 spoke to Shuhua Zhou and Damon Kiesow to find out how the power of communication within print can translate to digital.

As younger generations seek out news beyond traditional TV networks, they’re looking for authentic and expert voices to cut across the partisan divide and offer informed takes on issues. Broadcasting over YouTube, The Hill’s Rising combines accessible formats with expert analysis.

The compulsive media cycle during Donald Trump’s presidency drove readers further into polarized news bubbles. Research by Axios suggests that since Trump left office, partisan publications have seen the biggest drop in readership, as people embrace the middle ground.

Whether it’s exam results or election updates, people aren’t always eager to find out new information, instead finding solace in the unknown. Canvas8 spoke to Emily Ho, a research assistant professor at Northwestern University, to understand why some people choose to be blissfully ignorant.