With its acquisition of Gimlet Media and Anchor, Spotify is setting its sights on becoming the go-to destination for podcasts. It’s a sign of the medium’s growing influence as brands seek ways to tap engaged and young audiences who want immersive narratives that can hold their attention.

Thanks to streaming platforms, people are able to soundtrack their lives with a near-constant stream of new and familiar music. But how often are listeners actually tuned in? Canvas8 spoke to 20 men and women from across the US to find out how and when music gets their full, undivided attention.

The digital music streaming sector is dominated by three big brands, but new kid on the block Deezer is looking to offer consumers a very different proposition. How? It curates playlists using humans rather than algorithms, offering a more personal experience.

Netflix has been accused by viewers of targeting them by their race, through ethnic "artwork personalisation". Black viewers have complained of being shown 'row art' featuring black actors who play minor roles in the film or show, rather than the leads, making them feel manipulated.