Hi there, 

Here is this week in charts.

Loyal, brave, true. Utility non-fungible tokens (NFTs) can provide users with more than just ownership of a physical asset — they can also grant access to exclusive events or physical products. Interest in using these programs to foster customer loyalty is growing. News mentions of NFTs for customer loyalty have increased nearly 37x since the beginning of last year. Find out how this tech is shaping the future of fast food in this report.

Slo-mo. Alphabet (Google's parent company) just reported its second-slowest growth rate (6% YoY) since 2013. This drop in revenue growth can largely be attributed to a decline in segments of its digital advertising revenue — YouTube ad sales fell for the first time since 2020. While inflation has led consumers and businesses to cut back on advertising spend, tech giants like Google face other challenges as well, including the entry of new players looking to compete on the ad front. Discover what’s in store for these behemoths here.

Green schemes. Renewable energy use is the most popular mitigation strategy among countries looking to reduce emissions. Nearly 9 out of every 10 national climate plans include it as a potential solution. Promoting energy efficiency in buildings comes in second, with 70% of plans mentioning related initiatives. We cover the technology set to make buildings greener and safer in this report.

Fruit loops. Funny. This chart has a “do not cross” line, but it crossed the line itself — straight into dumpster fire territory. H/t Demetrios Louziotis.

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