Spotify is making it easier to connect podcast creators with their audiences with polls, Q&As, and comment sections. By making podcasts interactive, Spotify is tapping into people’s desire to be part of online circles especially after a year of social and political turmoil.

Athleta is launching a digital platform with a mission to empower and connect women on topics from mindfulness to body positivity. People have turned to athleisure brands during the pandemic for comfort and exercise, and these brands are hoping to maintain loyalty through shared values.

Who is a hun? Less an individual than a state of mind, a hun is a crying Adele meme about missing last orders, it's Alison Hammond posing with Britney Spears, it’s nostalgic clips of Girls Aloud. The hun is the UK's loveable anti-hero. But what does she tell us about British identity in 2021?

Though the Grammys celebrate the best in music, for a real understanding of who’s on the rise in the industry, TikTok may be a better barometer. Why is the platform so integral to Gen Z’s musical exploration? And how is TikTok changing the way they listen to and show love for their idols?