Speed and convenience have become the consumer norm. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, when people worldwide were introduced to instant access to goods and services via apps and digital platforms, the supply and demand considerably grew and splintered. The 'I need it now' culture shows no signs of slowing down, ye...

Diverse representation is an expectation, but as individuals no longer allow themselves to be defined in singular terms, there's mounting pressure on brands to understand and sensitively reflect how the intersections between race, gender, class, and ability impact people's everyday lives.

From decentralised autonomous organisations (DAOs) run on Discord to city-wide mutual aid groups, people are finding safety and optimism in numbers. For growing numbers of people, collective action is emerging as the only viable solution to compounding crises and deepening alienation.

The way we watch television is changing as a new generation of Gen Zers opt for personalised short-form video content on social media platforms. What’s the impact on traditional broadcast and streaming television and how can these formats keep up with the changing trends?

Disney+ and Hulu are losing subscribers as many people turn to piracy sites over paid platforms. In the face of the ongoing cost of living crisis, people are looking for savvy ways to cut back on spending, and for many, that has meant finding ways to hack the system in the name of self-preservation.

Disney Plus animationMoon Girl and Devil Dinosaurhas been praised for its child-friendly approach to the serious topic of Alopecia. Despite the movement to embrace natural hairstyles, the prevalence of hair discrimination has forced many Black women to adopt harmful straightening practices.

Pandemic lockdowns drove record viewership and a bounty of new subscribers for streaming services, but with project budgets and consumer prices rising, the boom has seemingly ended. How are Americans altering their viewing habits in an oversaturated market? And how can content providers respond?