Posts Tagged ‘Economy’
Internet's Share Of GDP [CHART]
McKinsey has found technology, particularly the Web, has had a rising impact on GDP.
Read MoreThe Economic Impact Of Mapping [INFOGRAPHIC]
Google put together this infographic to illustrate some examples of the benefits of maps.
Read MoreLuxury Spending By Affluents In 2013 [TABLE]
18% of affluents (adults 18+ with household income of at least $100k) plan to increase their luxury spending in the next 12 months, compared to 15% who expect to rein in such spending.
Read MoreConsumer Attitudes Toward Purchasing New Products, January 2013 [CHART]
1 in 2 consumers from around the world are generally willing to switch to new brands.
Read MoreConsumer Money-Saving Strategies, Q4 2012 [CHART]
22% of consumers – and 27% of 35-54-year-olds – had trouble affording regular groceries in Q4 2012, as “shopper sentiment” fell to its lowest point in 6 quarters.
Read MoreMost Disruptive Media & Marketing Trends, January 2013 [CHART]
Mobile outpaced other hot trends such as social media (13%), digital (12%), free information/free content (6%), and big data (4%).
Read MoreAmericans' Attitudes Toward Quality Of Life Factors Compared To Other Nations, January 2013 [CHART]
Americans are sour on their health care system and neutral on their economic system, but they firmly believe that their individual freedoms outshine those afforded citizens in other modern, industrialized nations.
Read MoreCost-Consciousness Of CPG Shoppers By Generation, October 2012 [CHART]
Fully 37% of Gen X adults surveyed buy brands that are on sale, rather than the brands they prefer.
Read MorePawn Shops Going Mainstream [VIDEO]
The pawn shop—once a somewhat shady last resort to hawk jewelry for quick cash—has evolved into a viable alternative for families with bad credit under economic stress.
Read MoreGreat Friends vs. Great Career By Select Demographics, October 2012 [CHART]
About two-thirds of the American adults (aged 18-64) surveyed would rather have great friends than have a great career.
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