Tony D'Onofrio
Infographics
- November 06, 2023
Fun with Flags
The most popular layouts, the most popular flag symbols, the most popular color combinations and the most often used number of colors. As a bonus at the end of the infographic there is a design of what a flag for the planet earth might look like. - From Infographic Journal
- October 31, 2023
113 million people will join the middle class in 2024
World Data Lab expects 113 million people to join the global middle class in 2024, with the vast majority coming from Asia. As expected, China and India are projected to be the two biggest sources of additions to the global middle class in 2024. Both countries have massive populations, rising income levels, and high rates of urbanization. - From Visual Capitalist
- October 23, 2023
In Retail Generative AI Favors Early Movers Who Focus on Personalization
Marketing leaders are using AI to make rapid advances in shopper assistants, targeted marketing, and more. – From Bain & Company
- October 16, 2023
2023 Holiday Shopping Outlook
Bain forecasts 3% nominal growth in US retail sales this holiday, the lowest since 2018. Santa's sleigh will slow this year. Inflation has cooled, and so have sales. Not everyone is in the holiday spirit. - From Bain & Company
- September 18, 2023
Countries Where Children Are the Most Satisfied with their Lives
Comprehensive data from UNICEF on where children are the most satisfied with their lives, including statistics on mental well-being, suicide rates, physical health, obesity rates, academic achievement, social skills, family time, and more. - From Infographic Journal
- September 04, 2023
The 50 Most Valuable Companies in the World
In this graphic, we present a treemap chart that visualizes the world’s top 50 publicly-traded companies by market cap, using data as of Aug. 16, 2023. There are only a handful of trillion dollar companies in the world, including Apple, Microsoft, Saudi Aramco, Amazon, Alphabet, and Nvidia. - From Visual Capitalist
- August 21, 2023
Online Shopping Statistics: E-commerce Trends for 2023
There are over 2.14 billion online shoppers in the world. There are 268 online shoppers in the United States. There are more than 12 million online stores in the world. - From Tidio.com
- August 15, 2023
Visualizing the $105 Trillion World Economy in One Chart
By the end of 2023, the world economy is expected to have a gross domestic product (GDP) of $105 trillion, or $5 trillion higher than the year before. 29 economies are projected to shrink from their 2022 sizes, leading to nearly $500 billion in lost output. - From Visual Capitalist
- August 07, 2023
Just How Ready is AI?
The remarkable handiness and capacity of generative AI has caused the skyrocket in popularity within the past year. In January of this year alone, ChatGPT, one of the most popular AI to emerge, has seen 100 million monthly active users. On the commercial end, there is a 1800% increase in private AI investments compared to 2013. AI has even seen success on a global scale. 88% of Chinese businesses showing interest in AI on the high end and there’s also 68% commercial interest within the U.S. - From Infographics Archive
- July 31, 2023
Digital Transformation Trends and Challenges
Despite economic uncertainty, business leaders agree digital transformation is non-negotiable. From generative AI adoption to prioritizing sustainability initiatives, leaders are challenged to optimize current investments to fuel innovation in other areas. - An IDC Brief Sponsored by Insight
- July 25, 2023
The Top 100 Brands by Value in 2023
Amazon ranks number one globally with its brand valued at $299 billion. As a market leader in online retail, it has strong brand loyalty in its B2C segment which generates its largest share of revenue, and is a key player in cloud services for its B2B platforms. - From Visual Capitalist
- July 18, 2023
How Long it Took Popular Apps to Reach 100 Million Users
According to Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg, Threads took only 5 days to reach the key threshold of 100 million users. It achieved this milestone through organic demand—and no paid promotions required—smashing all previous records. - From Visual Capitalist
- July 04, 2023
The Era of Enterprise AI is Here
Around 40% of businesses or more across sectors are adopting or evaluating each of the top six applications of foundation models and generative AI. – From Bain & Company
- June 19, 2023
What does AI Need from Humans
60% expect our lives to change significantly because of AI in the next 3-5 years. ChatGPT hit 100 million monthly active users in January 2023, becoming the fastest growing application in history. – From Infographic Journal
- June 12, 2023
The Future of Jobs Report 2023
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It is a Small World
“Even monkeys can fall from their trees.” – Japanese Proverb
Continuing our global learning journey, our next stop is Tokyo Japan. Founded, in 1603, this city was once a small fishing village called Edo. In 1890, it became Tokyo which means Eastern Capital in English.
In Tokyo, you will find the world’s busiest intersection, the Shibuya crossing where 2,500 people cross the intersection, every time the lights turn green. This city also holds the record for the most Michelin starred restaurants at 212 places to enjoy amazing food.
Tokyo is the most populous city in the world with 37 million people. Uniqueness is everywhere, even in vending machines, where you can buy hot meals, fresh produce, and even umbrellas. There is one vending machine in the city for every two people.
Have lost count on the many times I visited Tokyo to experience their modern retail industry. This picture is from the New Otani Hotel gardens, a favorite during multiple visits.
As the Japanese proverb that opened this summary reminds us, no matter how accomplished we become, you can always make a mistake. Overconfidence can lead to missteps. Life is one sweet ride and Japan provides many reminders on how to enjoy it.
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Deloitte Global Retail Outlook 2024
After a prolonged period of suppressed consumer spending, macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty, and rapid changes in consumer behavior (among other things), the global retail industry stands at a crossroads; forced to make decisions about long term investments in new technology and business models while at the same time managing the rising cost of doing business and a decline in the spending power of consumers. - From Deloitte Insights Read more
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The World's Top Flight Routes by Revenue
In 2024, a record 4.7 billion people are projected to travel by air—200 million more than in 2019. While revenues surged to an estimated $896 billion globally last year, airlines face extremely slim margins. On average, they made just $5.44 in net profit per passenger in 2023. Today, the industry faces pressures from high interest rates, supply chain woes, and steep infrastructure costs. - From Visual Capitalist
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The World Ahead 2024: five stories to watch out for
From the biggest election year in history, to how to control AI and even taxis that fly, The Economist offers its annual look at the world ahead. Read more
