The Briefing Collectively, Amazon, Facebook, and Google make over $112 billion in advertising revenues Two-thirds of ads in the U.S. are now digital 3 Companies Now Make Up 50% of U.S. Ad Revenues Every year in the U.S., CFOs…
Over the years, many ideas have emerged from the dorm rooms at Stanford University, but not all of them evolve into billion dollar companies. Snapchat, however, has beaten the odds. The company’s stock has recently shot up during the…
The Briefing Collectively, Amazon, Facebook, and Google make over $112 billion in advertising revenues Two-thirds of ads in the U.S. are now digital 3 Companies Now Make Up 50% of U.S. Ad Revenues Every year in the U.S., CFOs…
Some things simply sound too good to be true, but when money is involved, our judgement can become clouded. This is often the case with Ponzi schemes, a type of financial fraud that lures investors by promising abnormally high…
The Top 100 Companies of the World: U.S. vs Everyone When it comes to breaking down the top 100 companies of the world, the United States still commands the largest slice of the pie. Throughout the 20th century and…
The U.S is home to 724 billionaires, many of whom have taken on immense risks in the financial world. 16 of these wealthy individuals have also taken on the risks that come with serving in the U.S. military. These…
The following content is sponsored by MSCI An Introduction to MSCI ESG Indexes There are various portfolio objectives within the realm of sustainable investing. For example, some investors may want to build a portfolio that reflects their personal values.…
The Briefing Collectively, Amazon, Facebook, and Google make over $112 billion in advertising revenues Two-thirds of ads in the U.S. are now digital 3 Companies Now Make Up 50% of U.S. Ad Revenues Every year in the U.S., CFOs…
Creative destruction plays a key role in entrepreneurship and economic development. Coined by economist Joseph Schumpeter in 1942, the theory of “creative destruction” suggests that business cycles operate under long waves of innovation. Specifically, as markets are disrupted, key…
Coffee, tea, or soft drinks… How do you get your caffeine fix? It might be the world’s most widely consumed psychoactive substance, but your preferred caffeine drink of choice might come down to where you live. A study into…
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Can I share this graphic?Yes. Visualizations are free to share and post in their original form across the web—even for publishers. Please link back to this page and attribute Visual Capitalist. When do I need a license?Licenses are required…
The following content is sponsored by the National Public Utilities Council High-resolution version Tracked: The U.S. Utilities ESG Report Card As emissions reductions and sustainable practices become more important for electrical utilities, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting is…
The United States relies on a complex mix of energy sources to fuel the country’s various end-sectors’ energy consumption. While this energy mix is still dominated by fossil fuels, there are signs of a steady shift to renewable energy…
The Global Chip Shortage Impact on American Automakers Chips, or semiconductor devices, are behind all of the world’s increasingly complex electrical and digital devices. That includes well-known items like computers and smartphones, but also other products that are becoming…
The Global Chip Shortage Impact on American Automakers Chips, or semiconductor devices, are behind all of the world’s increasingly complex electrical and digital devices. That includes well-known items like computers and smartphones, but also other products that are becoming…
The following content is sponsored by PwC Four Ways to Energize a Post-Pandemic Workforce The pandemic has put the workforce through the wringer, and shifted priorities for both employees and employers alike. But as the world starts to look…
View the full size version of this infographic by clicking here Media consumption spiked in the early days of the COVID-19 outbreak as Americans actively sought information and entertainment while at home. Whether this changed over the course of…
Coffee, tea, or soft drinks… How do you get your caffeine fix? It might be the world’s most widely consumed psychoactive substance, but your preferred caffeine drink of choice might come down to where you live. A study into…
The following content is sponsored by MSCI. A Visual Guide to Direct Indexing Like many other industries, creating custom experiences has become the standard—and investing is no exception. Direct indexing allows investors to create a personalized index that offers…
It’s no secret that tech giants have exploded in value over the last few years, but the scale can be hard to comprehend. Through wide-scaling market penetration, smart diversification, and the transformation of products into services, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon,…
It’s no secret that tech giants have exploded in value over the last few years, but the scale can be hard to comprehend. Through wide-scaling market penetration, smart diversification, and the transformation of products into services, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon,…
Creative destruction plays a key role in entrepreneurship and economic development. Coined by economist Joseph Schumpeter in 1942, the theory of “creative destruction” suggests that business cycles operate under long waves of innovation. Specifically, as markets are disrupted, key…
The History of Online Shopping For many, it can be hard to remember the days when online shopping wasn’t an option. Yet, despite its prevalence now, online shopping is a relatively new phenomenon. This graphic, presented by Logiq, outlines…
Oil is a natural resource formed by the decay of organic matter over millions of years, and like many other natural resources, it can only be extracted from reserves where it already exists. The only difference between oil and…
The following content is sponsored by Abaxx A New Era of Commodity Trading In today’s world of aggressive climate goals, awareness for the need to source commodities in a sustainable way has increased. This infographic from Abaxx takes an…
If you’re a regular visitor to Visual Capitalist, you know that we’re your home base for data-driven, visual storytelling that helps explain a complex world. But did you know there’s a way to get even more out of Visual Capitalist, all…
The Briefing The global online gambling market is expected to reach $93 billion by 2023—a 40% jump from its value today Sports betting has been a major growth driver, after the U.S. Supreme Court legalized it federally in 2018…
The total U.S. national debt reached an all-time high of $28 trillion* in March 2021, the largest amount ever recorded. Recent increases to the debt have been fueled by massive fiscal stimulus bills like the CARES Act ($2.2 trillion…
The History of Online Shopping For many, it can be hard to remember the days when online shopping wasn’t an option. Yet, despite its prevalence now, online shopping is a relatively new phenomenon. This graphic, presented by Logiq, outlines…
With the rapid rise of electric vehicles (EVs) and increased investments in autonomous driving, what was once the future of vehicles is quickly becoming a present day reality. By 2040, EVs are forecast to account for more than half…
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In 2020, the Film & TV industry experienced unprecedented growth. Amidst the global pandemic, audience demand for streaming services surged, production spending grew, and TV series budgets reached all-time highs. The industry’s growth isn’t likely to slow down anytime…
