Unconscious biases are deeply pervasive and can negatively affect everything from healthcare outcomes to hiring practices. Canvas8 spoke to Dr. Stefanie Johnson, an associate professor at the University of Colorado and a Nudgestock speaker, to find out how we can begin to mitigate them.

Fashion and media employees are calling out their employers for their public pledges to support Black Lives Matter. As brands use social media to align with causes, they're facing more scrutiny than ever for their internal and external actions – and the sometimes-jarring disparity between the two.

The voice of the people on social media and the power it harnesses means a tweet can destroy a brand’s reputation as quickly as it can build it. Canvas8 spoke to Dr. Ann Kristin Kupfer, assistant professor at the University of Münster, to understand why and how social media firestorms occur.

Cause-based marketing sees brands launching campaigns and posting on Instagram to show their support for social issues. Yet while they may mean well, such efforts are routinely criticised, especially by discerning Gen Zers. So, how can brands demonstrate their commitment to a good cause?