If a social network’s members remain the same but everyone’s place is reshuffled, could it impact their quality of life for the better? Canvas8 spoke to Nicholas Christakis, Nudgestock speaker and Yale professor, to learn how our online and offline networks can be harnessed for positive change.

As Rimmel has become more involved in the online beauty world through its use of influencers, the brand has noticed the rise of hateful messages it receives on its social channels. In a bid to tackle this cyberbullying, the brand is launching a campaign to assist victims in finding support.

For decades, movies about adolescence have depicted cartoonish cliques and underdog triumphs. But in Bo Burnham’sEighth Grade, 13-year-old Kayla is neither bullied nor popular, and her social fate changes little – a realistic take on teen life for a young audience craving relatability.

Who knew Kendall Jenner, a can of soda and a staged protest would be such a recipe for disaster? Certainly not Pepsi’s creative team, who are responsible forthatspot. While the ad clearly missed the mark, it’s also a cautionary tale of the power of the crowd, and the tendency to revel in outrage.