When author Kyle Chayka explored 2010s minimalism in Longing for Less, a very different world existed. Today, a polycrisis-ridden and digitally saturated society finds people yearning for more. Whether you chalk it up to post-pandemic release or a general sense of impending doom, people are now looking for a...

As people increasingly reflect on the concept of racial identity, many are looking for ways to consume content that is close to their own experiences. Meeting this demand, a major bookstore chain in South Africa hosted a five-week festival to celebrate local African authors and their stories.

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, wellness is taking a central role in people’s travel and leisure decisions, with affluent Gen Yers, in particular, organising trips that put physical and mental health front-and-centre. So, how can tourism brands and hotels best accommodate these tourists?

An abundance of new content is what sets Netflix apart from other streaming services. In an attempt to expand its global audience base, it’s acquiring local content, dubbing and subtitling a significant amount of its offering, and creating targeted ads with local talent speaking the local language.

The COVID-19 crisis has not dampened affluent Americans’ desire to travel, but it has affected the kinds of experiences they’re craving. How are brands satisfying HNWIs’ hunger for exclusive and extraordinary trips while also responding to growing expectations for sustainability and privacy?