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James Martin

James Martin

Research Journalist

James is a Journalist at Exploding Topics. After graduating from the University of Oxford with a degree in Law, he completed a Diploma in Journalism through Press Association Training. He won the Premier League award for the best sports exam script. Now in his second spell with Exploding Topics, following three years covering Liverpool Football Club, James has a keen interest in the latest trends. He has been published in areas from AI to the commerce industry, with bylines including The Independent.

James’s Most Recent Posts

April 03, 2025

What will happen to TikTok as US ban approaches? A look at trending alternative RedNote

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April 03, 2025

What will happen to TikTok as US ban approaches? A look at trending alternative RedNote

Talk of a TikTok ban back in January caused a surge in interest, with searches for Chinese social media app RedNote shooting up 99X+ in the space of 3 months. TikTok briefly "we...

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April 02, 2025

Quant fund searches up 1150% in 5 years as AI investing pushes new boundaries

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April 02, 2025

Quant fund searches up 1150% in 5 years as AI investing pushes new boundaries

Quant fund searches have increased by 1150% in the past five years, Exploding Topics and Semrush analysis has found. This comes as AI fuels a surge of interest in tech-driven in...

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January 24, 2025

Top Newsletters to Keep You Informed and Inspired in 2025

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January 24, 2025

Top Newsletters to Keep You Informed and Inspired in 2025

The world’s top newsletters are read by millions of people every day. According to StoryDoc, 95% of Gen Z, Millennials, and Gen X are signed up to receive newsletters. Among bab...

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January 20, 2025

Keyword ranking is most popular metric among SEO professionals amid concern over algorithm changes

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January 20, 2025

Keyword ranking is most popular metric among SEO professionals amid concern over algorithm changes

SEO is complex and challenging in 2025. Many sites saw their keyword rankings affected last year, with Google algorithm changes a driving force behind the disruption. A new surv...

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January 07, 2025

Top Marketing Conferences to Attend in 2025

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January 07, 2025

Top Marketing Conferences to Attend in 2025

Whether you’re an agency marketer or you’re looking to grow your own business, hearing from some of the top marketing experts can only be beneficial. The good news is that there...

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December 24, 2024

AI healthcare booms as 7 in 10 US healthcare leaders expect improved profits in 2025

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December 24, 2024

AI healthcare booms as 7 in 10 US healthcare leaders expect improved profits in 2025

A report from Deloitte has found that 71% of healthcare industry leaders expect improved profitability in 2025. This projection comes as AI technology drives significant transfo...

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