With more people getting their news from social media and increasingly seeking out alternative formats for sharing information, news consumption among Gen Zers is distinctly different from that of previous generations. As such, diversifying delivery formats is key in reaching new audiences.

Stressed-out Americans want to stay informed without getting burnt out by the onslaught of the current 24-hour news cycle. Roca News helps them to do that by serving up just four bullet-pointed stories and one ‘deep dive’ to their million Instagram followers each day.

From COVID-19 to the war in Ukraine, the desire to know about important news can lead to an obsessive focus on emotionally draining content. How can brands help people stay informed while protecting their wellbeing? Canvas8 spoke to Bhakti Sharma and Susanna Lee to find out.

From stories on social media to push notifications to long-form articles, Americans are feeling overwhelmed by the amount of news they see. To tackle this, the NYT is using Instagram Slides and Twitter cards to offer short, easy-to-read content that acts as a quick reference to get up to speed.