People are taking a patchwork approach to self-expression to feel like they have control over how their identity is generated. Yet as individual expression becomes more mutable and mistrust in social systems abounds, there’s one place above all that people are seeking integrity and guidance: brands.

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...

Q.AI is a digital investment app offering wealth management service solutions to help its users control risk and maximize returns. As young investors look for safer options across the board, how are fintech platforms reshaping their services to make investing more accessible and transparent?

Doomsday narratives around artificial intelligence and robots are prevalent in Western societies, especially as people grow increasingly fearful of automation. Bedtime stories are tackling these fears from the ground up by rewiring the relationship between toddler digital natives and AI.

HMV has launched an in-house record label – 1921 Records – to appeal to people looking for emotive and tactile relationships with their music. As people look to mine the past for comfort during uncertain times, the brand is aiming to provide a sense of familiarity and nostalgia through vinyl.

Online communities are transforming the way people engage with books, with reading habits influenced by digital creators, viral posts, and guided discovery. But with the world of books dominated by large publishing houses, Parea is aiming to democratize the industry for authors and readers alike.