When I first saw this Trend Forecast map mimicking a weather forecast, it provided a good demonstration of how images can be more informative than words.
I have no idea where the data was taken from, or whether it was just intended as a cartoon, but either way, it made me wonder what a world map would look like if Trend Hunter made the same type of map. I suppose you could base it off of web traffic data or submission locations and have those count as degrees of trendiness.
Trend Forecast Maps
Geography by Innovation is Better Than the Weather Network
Trend Themes
1. Geography-by-innovation Mapping - There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in using innovation data to map geographic trends.
2. Visualized Trend Analysis - Using visual data representation rather than words presents opportunities for more immersive and informative analysis of trend data.
3. Big Data Trend Forecasting - Leveraging big data to create more accurate and insightful trend forecasts presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in various industries.
Industry Implications
1. Marketing and Advertising - Leveraging the latest innovative mapping strategies can lead to better-targeted and more effective marketing and advertising campaigns.
2. Data Analytics - The ability to use big data to forecast trends with increased accuracy presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the field of data analytics.
3. Travel and Tourist Industry - The use of trend forecasting maps in the travel and tourism industry presents opportunities for businesses to provide more unique and innovative travel experiences to their customers.