Who knows better about consumers' needs than consumers themselves? Research fromHarvard Business Reviewand Muji has found that letting people get involved in production pays off, as crowdsourced goods sell particularly well – but it’s important to ensure that this is clearly labelled.

We've never been so interested in TV shows - but we aren't watching TV. Instead, we're turning to online video - whether it's Netflix or YouTube. But new technology isn't solely responsible – a wider shift in lifestyles is creating a natural path towards hyper-diversification.

With on-demand services thriving and viewer numbers falling, is the golden age of TV over? Canvas8 spoke with Alan Wolk, author ofOver the top: How the internet is slowly (but surely) changing the television industry, about how TV will adapt and whether the traditional ad model will survive.

The TV industry has seen radical change over the past decade, but high costs for premium content have left free-to-air stations in trouble. Now, Australia’s Seven Network is offering a paid service in addition to its free coverage of the Olympics. Could freemium be the future of sports broadcasting?