Visiting theatres, museums, and galleries has been out of the question during the pandemic, but not everyone is keen for them to resume. One in six Australians wants to attend fewer cultural events post-lockdown, and they’ve grown more interested in virtual attendance options.

Clubs across the US are live streaming events via Zoom and charging an entry fee, and people are buying in. With lockdown making people long for social interaction and a chance to let loose, they’re willing to pay for an exclusive experience, even if it’s not an in-person one.

The representation of ethnic minorities in the media may have improved over the past half-century, but accusations of tokenism and biased coverage remain prevalent. With broadcasters and publishers often shaping cultural agendas, how can they meet their audiences’ expectations for diversity?

American adults may still spend hours watching TV each day, but with consumption spread across so many platforms – from conventional TV sets to mobile devices to social media channels – the race is on to win and hold their attention. What keeps people coming back for more?