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.

There's one rule that explains how trends catch on; visibility. And more than half of us are now willing to pay more for products that are visibly socially responsible. Professor Lynn Kahle, who studies brand values, explains to Canvas8 why a brand’s values matter and how they influence people.

From donating money at the click of a button to buying into a brand because it supports a shared personal cause, the way people interact with charities is changing. What societal shifts are driving this? And what do companies and charities need to do to stay connected and current?

Most US companies provide time off for national holidays – or compensate those who have to work on them. But this can be frustrating for those who don’t celebrate American national holidays – often dictated by the Christian calendar – so Spotify is letting employees pick and choose their days off.