As the new post-pandemic normal settles in and people adapt to a context of uncertainty, constant adversities, and pessimism, we are moving away from a moment in which consumers expected brands to rise up to society's challenges and into one when they’re demanding genuine allyship from businesses.

Houseplants are all the rage – but it’s not just Insta-ready backdrops that people are after. They’re also looking for ways to connect with nature, and nurturing a cactus or fern is one way they’re going about this. So, how can brands help cultivate green fingers and a sustainable mindset?

The last mile of delivery presents a formidable economic and environmental challenge for retailers, one that intensified as COVID-19 increased online orders. Canvas8 spoke to marketing professor Katrijn Gielens about the solutions that can work best for both businesses and consumers.

Often overlooked by the mainstream media, the pandemic saw members of the working class redefined as ‘essential’. So, how can traditional and digital outlets bring this cohort back into the fold? Canvas8 spoke to journalism professor Christopher Martin about making audiences feel heard.

The Big Exchange is an investment platform that gives people the opportunity to make their money work as hard for the planet as it does for profit. Focused on ESG investment opportunities, it makes it easy to buy into funds and products that have a positive influence on society.