The past decade has seen political polarisation – accelerated by social media’s filter bubbles and echo chambers – deepen and mutate. An ominous era of a polycrisis has shattered any remaining societal consensus. Meanwhile, powerful anti-establishment voices have stepped into the void.

With misinformation fast becoming a mainstay of social media, how do Americans believe the issue should be dealt with? Following on from tracking this behavior in our Communications Sector Snapshot, Canvas8 spoke to eight people in the US to find out how they feel about fake news.

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?

Just over four in five people trust local news, a UK poll has found. As Britons increasingly look for transparency, truth, and representation from the media, brands that reflect a sense of local identity can resonate with news readers and build a sense of trust in a space where it's lacking.