Speed and convenience have become the consumer norm. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, when people worldwide were introduced to instant access to goods and services via apps and digital platforms, the supply and demand considerably grew and splintered. The 'I need it now' culture shows no signs of slowing down, ye...

As the new post-pandemic normal settles in and people adapt to a context of uncertainty, constant adversities, and pessimism, we are moving away from a moment in which consumers expected brands to rise up to society's challenges and into one when they’re demanding genuine allyship from businesses.

The pandemic saw people harness media for entertainment, and Boomers aren’t just occasionally using their Gen Y kids' logins for streaming services anymore – they’re getting their own. As a particularly loyal cohort, there are opportunities for streaming services to better cater to their media tastes.

Doomscrolling has become ingrained in everyday life for many Britons, with stories about COVID-19, Brexit, and Ukraine fuelling a sense of dread. Yet these crises have made many others tune out of current affairs. So, how can news organisations accommodate shifting media consumption habits?

Britons are cancelling streaming subscriptions in record numbers as rising inflation threatens their finances. With people no longer feeling the need to subscribe to multiple platforms, bundling options can give them the best of all worlds while keeping subscription numbers up.

Amid a golden era for independent radio, Do!!You!!! has attracted a community of dedicated listeners by providing an engaging alternative to commercial broadcasting. But how does the platform provide its audience with a sense of community and belonging? And what does this mean for music fandom?