# Face-Time Promoting Charts The 'Power of In-Person Infographic' Compares Communication Methods By Sarah Moore | Published 2012-04-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-power-of-in-person-infographic References: [cisco](http://www.cisco.com/web/telepresence/economist-infographic.html) & [columnfivemedia](http://columnfivemedia.com/work-types/infographics/) Despite living in an age where technology rules and virtual communication is quick and easy, 'The Power of In-Person' infographic reveals some interesting information claiming that [face-to-face conversations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conversation-catalyst) are more effective than electronically-aided ones. Based on information garnered from a survey run by The Economist Intelligence Unit and [Cisco](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/webex-hologram), the majority of the 862 business leaders surveyed were almost unanimous in citing that in-person communication is the most successful method for conveying information and an invaluable component of a successful workplace. While the leaders in the business world believe that the verbal and non-verbal cues present in a face-to-face interaction are vital to building a successful relationship and understanding the content of the conversation, over 60% of communication is still done via electronic means. This is largely due to the fact that customers believe that the convenience and time-saving components of virtual communication are more important than bonding over a real life interaction. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **In-person Communication:** Facilitating more in-person communication in the workplace can lead to better relationships and more successful outcomes. - **Importance of Non-verbal Cues:** Emphasizing the importance of non-verbal cues in communication can lead to more effective communication and understanding between individuals. - **Balancing Virtual and In-person Communication:** Finding a balance between virtual and in-person communication can lead to the best of both worlds - convenience and time-saving aspects of virtual communication, while still building connections with face-to-face interactions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Technology:** Technology industries can innovate by creating tools and platforms that enhance the experience and effectiveness of virtual communication, without sacrificing the importance of in-person interaction. - **Event Planning:** Event planning industries can innovate by creating more opportunities for in-person interactions and incorporating more non-verbal communication techniques in event design. - **Sales and Marketing:** Sales and marketing industries can innovate by finding ways to personalize virtual communication and utilizing non-verbal cues to build stronger relationships with customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Meeting Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thats-what-you-said.md) - [Virtual Office Communication Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-office-communication-system.md) - [Engaging Customer Conversion Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conversion-rates.md) - [Retro Phone-Free Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/before-the-internet.md) - [Advanced Video Call Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/logitech-4.md) - [Real-World Connection Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dayone-irl-dating-app.md) - [One-Click Remote Meeting Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spontaneousli.md) - [Full-Body Hologram Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portl-epic.md) - [Interactive Presentation Polls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/live-polls.md)