The authority figure has returned to a position of influence as a reaction to widespread consumer distrust - and people are turning to these informed experts for advice and information that they can rely on.

Authority is slipping away from 'traditional' experts – and into the hands of celebrities. But is 'standing out' from a sea of information, products and ideas as simple as putting a famous face on a brand?

Young Brits are politically minded. 70% think social media should be used for social change, and a quarter are highly knowledgable about politics. Yet only 12% would definitely vote in a general election. Why are they so disillusioned? And is engaging via social media the answer?

In a connected world, people are watching more closely what they say and who they align with. As issues of representation and diversity come to the fore, how is the new political correctness changing the way organisations communicate?