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
The AI Visibility Guide: How We Earn Hundreds of Brand Mentions and Citations
The AI Visibility Guide: How We Earn Hundreds of Brand Mentions and Citations
AI visibility is now a critical part of SEO. If you’re serious about making your brand show up in ChatGPT, AI Overviews, Perplexity and more, you need to implement a concerted s...
Top AI Conferences in 2025 and 2026: In-Person and Virtual Events
Top AI Conferences in 2025 and 2026: In-Person and Virtual Events
Between general AI conferences and more industry-specific events, there are literally hundreds of opportunities to hear from genuine leaders within the field. These events can g...
5 Holiday Shopping Trends to Define Thanksgiving and Christmas 2025
5 Holiday Shopping Trends to Define Thanksgiving and Christmas 2025
It’s a critical time of year for the retail industry. With just 28 days between Thanksgiving and Christmas, the holiday shopping season is more compressed than usual, but that w...
The AI Bubble Is (Sort Of) Real. Does It Really Matter?
The AI Bubble Is (Sort Of) Real. Does It Really Matter?
Sam Altman recently acknowledged that AI could be in a bubble. He’s the CEO of OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT. Talks over a potential employee stock sale value his company at $500...
20 UK Trending Products to Sell (2025)
20 UK Trending Products to Sell (2025)
This is a list of products to sell online that are genuinely trending in the UK right now. Using the Exploding Topics trend-spotting technology, we can find products that are ex...
The Hidden AI Workforce: 29% of Employees Pay for Their Own AI Tools While Bosses Provide No Training
The Hidden AI Workforce: 29% of Employees Pay for Their Own AI Tools While Bosses Provide No Training
In an exclusive survey, Exploding Topics found that 29% pay for their own AI tools at work, often without their bosses’ knowledge. And most receive little to no training. Our su...