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

October 02, 2026

5 Seasonal Trends for the Holidays (And How to Find More)

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October 02, 2026

5 Seasonal Trends for the Holidays (And How to Find More)

The holiday season brings with it some of the biggest E-commerce events of the year. Adobe predicts that shoppers will spend more than $275 billion online in November and Decemb...

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September 24, 2026

Surveillance Pricing: Should We Worry About It?

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September 24, 2026

Surveillance Pricing: Should We Worry About It?

Surveillance pricing is a retail strategy whereby potential customers are shown hyper-personalized prices based on data the seller has gathered on them. Also called personalized...

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September 10, 2026

25+ Health Industry Stats 2026: Cost, Demographics, AI Adoption

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September 10, 2026

25+ Health Industry Stats 2026: Cost, Demographics, AI Adoption

The US healthcare market is worth an estimated $5.15 trillion. As such, healthcare makes up a significant portion of the biggest economy in the world. But in spite of its size,...

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August 13, 2026

What’s trending for back to school 2026

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August 13, 2026

What’s trending for back to school 2026

Back to school season has arrived. Adobe forecasts show that spending is likely to peak in the first 2 weeks of August, and we’re already seeing a notable upswing in both search...

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August 12, 2026

AI User Age, Gender and Demographics 2026

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August 12, 2026

AI User Age, Gender and Demographics 2026

In no time at all, AI has gone from an almost theoretical field to a mainstay of our everyday lives. “AI” now attracts around 25 million searches per month, up from 1.8 million...

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August 11, 2026

28+ AI Water Usage and Environmental Impact Stats (2026)

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August 11, 2026

28+ AI Water Usage and Environmental Impact Stats (2026)

The age of AI has arrived. A billion people are using ChatGPT every month, and 88% of companies are using AI in their daily operations. AI is ushering in numerous benefits: incr...

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