For episode 5, we explore the truth behind trolling and how we can protect ourselves from negativity online. Our guest expert, Charlie Cottrell (Head of Editorial at We Are Social) discusses the responsibility brands have to stand up to trolls and how we can brave the backlash, and we get real about the effects of hate speech with law-changer, activist and upskirting campaigner, Gina Martin.

We Are Offline is brought to you by Social Media Editors (and self-confessed Instagram addicts) Alyss Bowen and Lotte Williams, who are on a mission to open up the conversation around our digital dependancy so we can all start scrolling more mindfully. 

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