Rising calls for action against gender-based violence in Latin America have fostered a climate of feminism and activism. Jevas Combativas is a radio show and transmedia project that’s challenging patriarchal education and addressing sexism through candid conversations and expert interviews.

While streaming and other mainstream platforms are seen as the go-to for music listeners, No Signal is going against the grain by ushering in the resurgence of radio. The station aims to show Black culture in an authentic way for those who feel misrepresented by other music services.

Stans are passionate, and while they generally post about the object of their obsession, strong social media presence and large numbers mean they can mobilize to dominate social feeds. Showing the power of online community, they’re promoting BLM and quashing racism.

Gen Zers are increasingly blurring the distinction between their online personas and IRL lives. Catering to this, Tremors has emerged as an exciting club night where revellers can take their online avatars out into the real world and interact with each other in a supportive space.

With the COVID-19 pandemic causing people to stay at home out of a sense of public responsibility, artists are having to cancel shows worldwide. How are live-streaming platforms filling the void, and could digital behaviours during the crisis create long-term changes in how people consume music?

With most live games cancelled and major international tournaments postponed, many sports fans sought out digital alternatives while COVID-19 kept them in their homes. As lockdown measures end and play resumes, which elements of virtual fandom are likely to stick around post-pandemic?

Audience favourite I May Destroy You has been lauded for its unflinching approach to some of society’s most complex issues. Navigating equity, diversity, and sexual assault, the show’s success demonstrates that people are looking for thoughtful, compelling, true-to-life narratives.

The representation of ethnic minorities in the media may have improved over the past half-century, but accusations of tokenism and biased coverage remain prevalent. With broadcasters and publishers often shaping cultural agendas, how can they meet their audiences’ expectations for diversity?