The number of young mainstream social media users in Germany is falling as they gravitate towards other multi-media sites, like streaming services and gaming platforms. With this cohort yearning for deeper connections, brands must offer more than just a community to hold their attention.

The BBC has launched a Tor-based version of its website to let people read news stories in countries with state-censored media. With people looking for trusted information sources, media companies can empower communities by offering access to voices of authority and expertise.

Mainstream media outlets tend to focus on domestic affairs and major international issues, neglecting much of what’s happening elsewhere in the world. Through r/GlobalTalk, Reddit users are shedding light on non-English speaking parts of the internet, bringing local stories to a global audience.

In Australia, populist media giant Nine looks set to swallow up its prestigious rival, Fairfax, sparking anxiety about the loss of an institution that has been around for over a century. Now, amid sharp mistrust of the media, what do news consumers Down Under crave in the post-Fairfax world?