Although Australia produces 90% of the world’s best apparel wool, it hardly processes any of it. As demand for local manufacturing strengthens and the pandemic highlights an over-reliance on other countries, calls for a local manufacturing revival are gaining momentum.

With restaurants closing up or offering reduced service during the COVID-19 outbreak, many risk closing forever. Dining bonds are an initiative that enable loyal diners to support their favorite spots and their staff by pre-paying for future meals, while also enjoying the pleasure of anticipation.

Boomplay is the music streaming platform of choice for the youngest and fastest-growing continent. Its prioritisation of African artists and leveraging of content producers has allowed it to surpass the likes of Spotify to the top spot, providing a template for local brands taking on global players.

From panic-buying to extreme saving, paths to purchase have morphed as we progress through the pandemic. But what are people willing to spend on? Canvas8 spoke to Dr. Ravi Dhar and Joe Pine to understand how brands can maintain and grow their following during and after COVID-19.