In the face of economic crises, climate anxieties, and global wars, people are seeking solace through connection. They want to be sure someone will hold their hand in the face of hardship. As a result, they have higher expectations of care and understanding from interactions with brands, social systems, and p...

Instagram is giving live-streamers on the platform the power to appoint moderators to remove harmful or abusive content. As people look to social platforms to take responsibility for the content they host, empowering community moderators is a positive step to build collective responsibility.

A subset of gamers is looking to make the hobby more inclusive by setting up online communities with only positive vibes. The move reflects people’s growing frustration with online platforms failing to protect users, highlighting opportunities for brands to help make spaces safer.

As COVID-19 increased the prevalence of mental health issues across the UK, support services – which were already under strain pre-pandemic – were stretched to their limits. How has TikTok helped Gen Z maintain their wellbeing during the crisis? And how can it supplement clinical care?

As people explore new dating possibilities, they’re seeking online dating spaces that prioritise personal preferences and safety. After looking at this behaviour in the Home and Relationships Sector Snapshot, Canvas8 spoke to nine Britons to find out what dedicated daters want from dating apps.