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?

Diverse representation is an expectation, but as individuals no longer allow themselves to be defined in singular terms, there's mounting pressure on brands to understand and sensitively reflect how the intersections between race, gender, class, and ability impact people's everyday lives.

From typewriters to screen readers to closed captioning, technological innovation has long been driven by the needs of people with disabilities. But how can businesses ensure that new platforms and devices are inclusive? Canvas8 spoke to Reginé Gilbert about how digital accessibility is evolving.

Gucci is building an internal inclusion strategy to create greater opportunities for people with disabilities. With employees opting for companies that are committed to long-term change around DEI, Gucci's strategy recognises that internal policy can generate a wider change in culture.

The events of 2020 have seen organisations across the world denounce systemic racism, but dismantling racial bias is complex and time-consuming work. Canvas8 spoke to Dr. Anatasia Kim to discuss the concept of allyship and how it can be fulfilled at an organisational level.

According to research by Pew, Americans with disabilities are less likely to own digital devices and are more reluctant to use the internet. With a continuously growing digital divide, there's an appetite for brands to create tech offerings that are accessible to all.