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

June 29, 2026

Everything Google has (and hasn’t) said on optimizing for AI Overviews

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June 29, 2026

Everything Google has (and hasn’t) said on optimizing for AI Overviews

Google AI Overviews have transformed search. For better or worse, as a webmaster or SEO professional, they are impossible to ignore. There’s no denying that organic traffic has...

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June 15, 2026

How to get data-backed trends content for your newsroom without PRs

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June 15, 2026

How to get data-backed trends content for your newsroom without PRs

If you’re in journalism, you’ll know the feeling. You log in to see 100 new emails, and 99 of them are PR lines destined for the trash. Occasionally, you’ll be sent a story that...

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June 10, 2026

4 trends driving Amazon Prime Day 2026

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June 10, 2026

4 trends driving Amazon Prime Day 2026

Amazon Prime Day has become a major event on the E-commerce calendar. Starting out as a one-day birthday promotion in July 2015, Prime Day now actually spans four days. This yea...

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May 27, 2026

Kalshi and Polymarket weekly trading volume hits $6B

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May 27, 2026

Kalshi and Polymarket weekly trading volume hits $6B

Polymarket and Kalshi have exploded in popularity in the US. The peer-to-peer “bet on anything” platforms are each processing billions of dollars every week, with markets rangin...

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May 21, 2026

AI Listens Better Than Your Doctor (But Could Make You Feel Worse)

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May 21, 2026

AI Listens Better Than Your Doctor (But Could Make You Feel Worse)

1 in 4 people have experienced a “serious problem” as a result of following AI health advice. In fact, original research from Exploding Topics has found that using AI for health...

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May 04, 2026

How to do Thought Leadership on LinkedIn

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May 04, 2026

How to do Thought Leadership on LinkedIn

Whether you’re looking to establish a personal brand or seeking to build corporate credibility, thought leadership is a powerful medium. And LinkedIn is the backdoor marketing c...

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