Today, audiences are shaping the cultural agenda. Empowered to speak up for the causes they believe in, people are actively calling out brands they see as inauthentic. What are the main drivers of this behavioural shift? And how can brands win the trust of these outspoken advocates?

In response to the rising cost of living, Deliveroo has partnered with foodbank charity The Trussell Trust to create an initiative that aids Britons facing food insecurity. With people across the country looking for ways to mitigate rising prices, how can brands best show their support?

Caboodle, an online platform designed to tackle food waste, was recently released in a partnership between the Co-op Group and Microsoft. As food inequality and the cost of living crisis heats up in many parts of the world, what role can brands play in redistributing surplus food to people in need?

Dining out is a big part of French culture, but inflationary price rises are forcing many to rethink how often they indulge in out-of-home meals. As the cost of living surges, people are looking for ways to save, with some even skipping the fresh fruit and veg aisle in supermarkets to cope.

With mass urbanisation and inflation – worsened by the invasion of Ukraine – putting upward pressure on living costs and rent, innovation can make small footprint city living more affordable and attractive. What can disruptor brands do to move with these forward-thinking notions?