Serial Box is shifting the traditional novel format to accommodate the modern reader. By sending 150-character stories directly to people's phones, the US startup is creatively bringing engaging stories to increasingly busy consumers in easy-to-access short formats.

The ‘Stories’ features on Instagram and Snapchat have proven popular among users for their impermanence, authenticity, and behind-the-scenes nature. But how exactly are they being used by brands, celebrities and regular people? And how are these temporary digital tales evolving?

Gen Zers claim to love reading, yet the average American teen spends just four minutes a day poring over a book. Hooked is combining young people’s love of fiction and technology by presenting all its narratives as chat messages. But do people really want to read stories like they would texts?

For generations, people have sought to improve themselves by seeking guidance from friends, family, support groups, and books. But in the digital era, many teenagers are turning to Instagram for self-help advice. How are they harnessing this platform to find solutions for everyday problems?