Business buzzwords, the interactive chart

Rob Beschizza 6:54 am Thu Jan 9, 2014

Thomson Reuters' chart about business buzzwords is perfect storm of game-changing interactivity. A disruptive deep-dive into what is, admittedly, a low-hanging fruit, it's a win-win for the web. [via Felix Salmon]

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