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
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...
RedNote searches spike 99X+ in 3 months but TikTok is back in the US already
RedNote searches spike 99X+ in 3 months but TikTok is back in the US already
Searches for the Chinese social media app RedNote have shot up 99X+ in the last 3 months. The surge in interest came in response to a TikTok ban in the US. TikTok briefly "went...
Top Marketing Conferences to Attend in 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...
7 in 10 US healthcare leaders expect improved profits in 2025 as AI transforms industry
7 in 10 US healthcare leaders expect improved profits in 2025 as AI transforms industry
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...
Customized skincare to be $62 billion market within a decade as demand for personalization grows
Customized skincare to be $62 billion market within a decade as demand for personalization grows
Skincare has been growing ever more specialized in recent years, with increasingly well-informed consumers demanding the best active ingredients. The newest frontier is customiz...