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
Decentralized social media searches up 6500% in 5 years
Decentralized social media searches up 6500% in 5 years
Decentralized social media operates on independently run servers. It reduces the power and control that traditional platform owners have over both users and content. Exploding T...
What will happen to TikTok as US ban approaches? A look at trending alternative RedNote
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...
Quant fund searches up 1150% in 5 years as AI investing pushes new boundaries
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...
9 Best AI Video Generators in 2025
9 Best AI Video Generators in 2025
Searching for the best AI video generator in 2025? I’ve looked at the top tools based on performance, price, and user-friendliness. I’ve found that some AI generators are better...
Top Newsletters to Keep You Informed and Inspired in 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...
Keyword ranking is most popular metric among SEO professionals amid concern over algorithm changes
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...