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Back in May of 2022, AMP Agency put out a report that predicted what the top trends of Summer 2022 were going to be based on historical search query data. Now that summer is over, we are looking back at a few of those predictions and seeing what we got right.  

If you missed it, the Summer Trends report explored 8 relevant categories to the summer season. 

  • Food & Drink
  • Beauty
  • Fashion
  • Entertainment
  • Activities
  • Purchases
  • Weddings
  • Travel

In each category, we gathered data on 5 topics.  With 40 topics total, we must have predicted a few correctly, right?

In this post, we are recapping the search query volume associated with some of the topics to see how we fared. For each topic, we are posting the search volume charts that we used to fuel our predictions. The original charts presented data from May 2018 through April 2022. We have updated those charts to show the search volume for the last 4 months (May - September 2022). Each chart is marked with an orange vertical line to delineate what data we used for our prediction and the actual data from the Summer of 2022.  

Read on to see if our guesses for this summer panned out the way we thought they would.

 

Food & Beverage

Canned Cocktails

Pre-mixed cocktails including spirit-based Ready To Drink (RTDs) beverages is the fastest growing format in the category according to this report.  Querying Google Trends on the phrase, “canned cocktails” in both the summer of 2020 and 2021, we found growth in search queries too. We felt we could boldly predict that the summer of 2022 would show higher demand for this beverage type. Pulling the search volume data from Google’s Keyword Planner, we don’t necessarily see a higher spike in queries but more of a prolonged interest.

For the months of May-August 2022, the search volume on the phrase “canned cocktails” matched the peak in the summer of 2021 (8,800 a month) based on Keyword Planner data.  This four-month period shows that search interest for this type of drink extended longer than in other summers.  We’ll see if the sales data matches the search data but it certainly seems that popularity for canned cocktails was high this past summer.

Burrata

If you thought a soft cheese of Italian origin with a rich flavor would become a popular post-pandemic food, well, you would be right. The interest in burrata has really multiplied over the past two years. Seeing the spike in query volume in July 2021 made us think we would see a bigger jump this year. This cheese was a hot trend in the summer of 2022.

Comparing the query volume reported by Keyword Planner for the months of July 2021 vs. July 2022, the interest for “burrata” increased by 26%. The AMP team hopes you enjoy it on salads, combined with some fresh tomatoes and olive oil, or mixed in with some pasta.

 

Beauty

Color Wow Dream Coat

With the endorsement of Kim Kardashian and her hair stylist, Chris Appleton, search volume skyrocketed for the Color Wow Dream Coat hair product. Seeing this spike in volume we thought this would only continue to increase due to the summer heat that brings a desire for a product that helps combat frizz due to summer humidity and saves your hairstyle.

 

In April, when we made our predictions, the search volume was 22,200. The search volume increased by 49% in comparison to May, however, it did not keep this upward trend throughout the summer, and search volume ended up decreasing by 45% instead after May. Perhaps everyone already stocked up on their Color Wow Dream Coat product before the summer began!

 

Elta MD Tinted Sunscreen

Considering the “clean girl” makeup look and skincare makeup products are currently trendy, search volume skyrocketed for the Elta MD Tinted Sunscreen, especially after Hailey Bieber revealed this was her favorite face product. With summer bringing higher UV rays, we figured this product would hit a new all-time high in search volume, especially with the need for products with sun-protecting qualities during the summer.

Unfortunately, we saw the opposite happen as search volume decreased by 45% in May compared to our predictions in April where the search volume was at its highest at 90,500. The Elta MD Tinted Sunscreen had its’ moment pre-summer 2022 but maybe next summer we will see it reach a new all-time high.

 

Fashion

Lululemon Crossbody

Everyone loves a way to keep their hands free but a convenient place to store their belongings, so in comes the crossbody. The Lululemon crossbody offers a sleek and stylish look with a variety of colors available. Lugging a purse around in the summer heat can be annoying, so we figured the Lululemon crossbody search interest would only increase as the summer went on.

And we were right! After our predictions were made in April, we saw a 123% increase in search volume, resulting in a new all-time high in search volume for the Lululemon crossbody. Did you snag one for yourself this summer?

 

Nike Air Monarch Men’s Shoes

The resurgence of 90s fashion has brought along the ultimate “dad shoe”, aka the Nike Air Monarch. With the summer bringing lots of outdoor activities, we figured this keyword would only increase in search volume as the need for a stylish but comfy shoe for the summer increased.

And we were semi-correct! Even though we did not end up seeing a decrease in search volume, we didn’t see an increase either. The search volume for Nike Air Monarchs flat-lined at 33,100 in search volume from April until August, it did not increase nor decrease once during this time period.

 

Entertainment

Thor: Love and Thunder

Thor: Love and Thunder released in May 2022 with high expectations to carry forward the future of the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe). We compared increases in search volume for each movie scheduled to be released in the summer and found that Thor had the highest percentage increase in searches in the month that the trailer was released, while also having the highest amount of views in the first 24 hours on YouTube. Based on this, we predicted that Thor: Love and Thunder would be the biggest box office hit of Summer 2022, beating Top Gun: Maverick for the top spot.

At its peak, searches for Thor: Love and Thunder had over 2 times the amount of searches that Top Gun: Maverick had. This led to Thor Love and Thunder having a bigger opening weekend domestically than Top Gun Maverick. However, the continued success of Top Gun: Maverick was likely due to word of mouth. Thor came out to mixed reviews, while Top Gun: Maverick surprised critics and led to universally positive reviews. This goes to show that word of mouth doesn’t necessarily translate to Google search volume. If nothing else, Top Gun: Maverick set the bar pretty high for the next classic film from the 80s that inevitably gets a sequel.

 

Justin Bieber Concert

Justin Bieber announced in early 2022 that he would be back to touring after his tour was originally canceled due to the pandemic. Fans were naturally excited as it had been over 2 years since Justin had performed live. The query “justin bieber concert” saw search volume increase 6x from January 2022 to March 2022.

Unfortunately in June 2022, Justin Bieber announced he had been diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, which left him temporarily unable to perform. Search volume for “justin bieber concert” instantly decreased, as fans were more concerned for Justin’s health and well-being.  The query “ramsay hunt syndrome” saw an increase in searches from 22,000 in May 2022 to over 5,000,000 in June 2022.

 

Activities

Pickleball

We originally predicted that pickleball would be one of the top backyard games that would remain popular in the post-covid world. This turned out to be correct, as search interest for pickleball skyrocketed in the summer of 2021. According to a report, pickleball was the fastest growing sport in the US in 2020 and 2021. Because of this and the growing search volume, we predicted this trend would continue in the summer of 2022.

Once again we predicted the trend, as searches for “pickleball” more than doubled from February 2022 to July 2022, and hit the 1,000,000 searches per month mark in May 2022. Pickleball is easy to learn and fun for all ages, so it’s no wonder why the sport is becoming so popular.  The next step in pickleball’s evolution would be to gain popularity internationally. If that happens, maybe we’ll see pickleball in the 2032 Olympics.

 

Glamping

Glamping was another outdoor activity that saw an increase in search interest during the Pandemic, and kept that level of interest into 2021 and beyond. Glamping, or glamorous camping, is a way to enjoy the outdoors without roughing it in the wilderness. We predicted that this trend would continue into 2022, as more music festivals and general interest in outdoor activities continued to rise.

We correctly predicted the trend as search volume for the query “glamping” saw an all time high in June 2022 at over 200,000 searches. There is even a website called glamping.com that you can search for any glamping destination around the world based on glamping type. Will you be glamping next summer?

 

Travel

Family Travel

As a lingering effect of all the travel restrictions slowly being lifted after the pandemic, we expected that people all over the US would be traveling a lot more this summer and with more people. People began searching for terms related to family travel early in the year, indicating a popular summer to travel with company.

This summer, as predicted, was extremely popular for family travel. There was a significant increase in search queries for phrases related to family vacations, which lasted until August. This summer, there were more than 100% more searches for this term than in June and July of last year.

Pet Friendly

We predicted an increase in dog-friendly hotels this summer, more than ever before, as people sought alternatives to leaving their furry friends at home. With an increase in overall travel predicted this summer, it only indicated an increase in traveling with pets and finding the best dog-friendly hotel to stay in.

As the summer came to an end, our predictions proved to be accurate. From May to August, search queries for pet-friendly boarding, how to travel with a pet, and which airlines are easiest to fly with your dog or cat were nearly 70% higher than during the same period last year. This summer saw the highest number of searches in history!

 

Weddings

Reception Dress

As expected, Summer 2022 was undoubtedly the Summer of the Wedding. We predicted a high volume of wedding-related searches as a result of the backlog of couples who wanted to be wed during the pandemic. Early in the summer, we could already see a dramatic spike in searches for reception dresses as people began getting ready for their weddings, leading us to predict a peak this summer. As the season came to an end, the search for reception dresses only kept rising.

During the summer months, our predictions were proved to be correct. Search queries reached almost 30,000 towards the end of the summer, over 3,000 queries more than this time last summer, confirming our expected results!

Green Wedding Dress

This summer wedding season, we expected a lot of color to fill venues. This includes the bride herself as search queries for non-traditional wedding dresses increased steadily. In particular, green dress-related searches saw an uprise in popularity in the previous months, leading us to expect a summer filled with colorful wedding dresses.

And we were right! Green Wedding Dresses were confirmed to be the craze this past summer wedding season. There was a rise in search for a variation of different tonalities of green wedding dresses. As predicted, Dresses that are not white did in fact see a peak and reached the same search volume as last year as they are rapidly becoming more accepted and encouraged than ever before.

 

Purchases

Shibumi Shade

This beach season, we predicted a rise in popularity of one outdoor product in particular: the Shibumi Shade. This “wind-powered” beach canopy was gaining interest in 2020 and 2021 and went viral on TikTok last summer as videos of North Carolina beaches showed dozens of the canopies dotting (or crowding!) the beach. With the ease of pandemic restrictions, we predicted Americans would be more interested than ever in hitting the beach - locally or on vacation.

As predicted the Shibumi Shade took off in popularity in 2022, hitting a peak in June with 165,000 searches - a whopping 811% increase over June 2021. Comparing the peak month of each summer (July 2021 vs June 2022), Shibumi Shade still had a 172% increase in searches. If you didn’t get yours don’t worry, we won’t be surprised to see them again next year!

In conclusion, we feel like our batting average is pretty high on our predictions. Of course, we’re still using search volume as a proxy to interest and/or sales, but the connection of what people search and what they buy is strong.  We look forward to checking on our predictions for the Fall.

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In our continuing series of examining Google Search Trends to gain insights into the top keywords queried in the USA, we present our findings for February 2023. Every day, we capture the top three keyword phrases in terms of search volume as reported by Google Trends (US Only). Each term has an estimated query volume attached to it, which we also record. The number scale tops out at 10,000,000+ with a lower limit of 200,000+ (sometimes 100,000+). After the conclusion of the month, we look at the phrases we collected along with their volumes to get an understanding of what drove queries for the month. The Shortest Month Although there are only 28 days in February, the month is packed with annual, exciting topics to search. With the holidays of Groundhog Day and Valentine’s Day as two of the month’s anchors, this year the celebration of Mardi Gras occurred in February. Of course the biggest “holiday” is Super Bowl Sunday.  We have some great insights on that spectacle in this report. Other big topics that drove searches were the Chinese balloons, the Grammy Awards, the earthquakes in Turkey, multiple video games releases, the State of the Union address, and a food related query.  Lastly, the NBA had their All Star game and a few major trades had people Googling some player names.  Also, a rival search engine made our list of top queried phrases in February 2023.  Here are all our thoughts of the month that was in Google’s Daily Search Trends. Those February Holidays In the dead of winter, it’s nice to have some things to celebrate.  Let’s see how popular the holidays of February are this year. Groundhog Day 2023 - 2/1/2023 - 5,000,000+ queries Valentine's Day - 2/13/2023 - 10,000,000+ queries Mardi Gras - 2/21/2023 - 200,000+ queries As you can see from this chart, queries for Groundhog Day hit a 5 year high last month.   Interest in the holiday may have been aided by the news story about the death of Fred La Marmotte passed away hours before he was supposed to look for his shadow. Valentine’s Day was aided by a Google Doodle but its popularity has not recovered from the pandemic yet.  The 5 year search interest peak occurred in 2020.  On the flip side, Mardi Gras made the daily top 3 this year and has regained pre-pandemic query volume.   The World of Entertainment February had a good number of movie and TV show releases, a couple of award shows, and a concert tour announcement. Beyonce Renaissance Tour - 2/1/2023 - 1,000,000+ queries Yes, Queen Bey is going on tour this year and the Instagram announcement was made on the 1st.  Later on in the month, other musical artists were celebrated at the Grammys.   Grammys 2023 - 2/4/2023 - 5,000,000+ queries Harry Styles - 2/5/2023 - 1,000,000+ queries Harry Styles performed at the show and won the Album of the Year award.  The Screen Actors Guild Awards show happened on the 26th and people searched to learn more. SAG Awards 2023 - 2/26/2023 - 500,000+ queries A couple of new movies that were released in February made the top 3 of Google’s Daily Trends: Ant-Man Quantumania - 2/16/2023 - 200,000+ queries Cocaine Bear - 2/24/2023 - 500,000+ queries The latest Marvel Cinematic Universe movie was released on the 17th and the Elizabeth Banks directed film was released on the 24th. Finally, there were three TV shows that were interesting enough to drive people to query Google to find more information. Last of Us - 2/19/2023 - 200,000+ queries Outer Banks - 2/22/2023 - 500,000+ queries We Have a Ghost - 2/24/2023 - 200,000+ queries Episode 6 of The Last of Us show was compelling.  No spoilers here.  Season 3 of the Netflix show “Outer Banks” was made available for streaming on the 23rd.  Also on Netflix, the show “We Have a Ghost”  was released on the 24th. Spy Balloons Over the first week of February, there were Chinese spy balloons floating over the USA.  Here’s how the ordeal unfolded on Google’s Daily Trends. China spy balloon - 2/2/2023 - 1,000,000+ queries Chinese balloon - 2/2/2023 - 1,000,000+ queries Chinese spy balloon - 2/2/2023 - 500,000+ queries Chinese spy balloons - 2/3/2023 - 500,000+ queries Chinese balloon - 2/4/2023 - 2,000,000+ queries Alaska - 2/10/2023 - 200,000+ queries The last phrase, “Alaska” was connected to news that a high-altitude object was shot down by the US military.   A Big Month For Video Game Releases From time to time, Gaming topics make our report.  February 2023 was an outlier as we saw three big game launches garner enough search interest to pierce the daily top 3.  Hogwarts Legacy - 2/6/2023 - 1,000,000+ queries Atomic Heart - 2/20/2023 - 200,000+ queries Sons of the Forest - 2/23/2023 - 200,000+ queries The team at AMP wonders if we will see more game titles in our future reports. Earthquake in Turkey The devastating earthquakes in Turkey drove users to Google in search of more details. Turkey earthquake - 2/5/2023 - 2,000,000+ queries Turkey earthquake - 2/21/2023 - 200,000+ queries On February 6th local time, there were two major earthquakes that caused major structure damage and tens of thousands of casualties.  Then, just over 2 weeks later, there was another quake that was thankfully less intense but still made people want to learn more. It Ain’t Too Sweet We usually get excited about food-related queries, but not so much with this one. Erythritol - 2/27/2023 - 200,000+ queries The sugar substitute was reported to be linked to higher heart attack and stroke risks.   State of The Union The State of the Union address was a popular topic that span a couple of days last month. State of the Union - 2/6/2023 - 1,000,000+ queries State of the Union 2023 - 2/6/2023 - 500,000+ queries State of the Union 2023 - 2/7/2023 - 500,000+ queries The next week, Nikki Haley announced her presidential bid. Nikki Haley - 2/14/2023 - 500,000+ queries Sports Queries Not Related To The Super Bowl Sports are quite interesting.  Topics related to sports are always in the Daily Trends.  February has the biggest American sporting event of the year but there were other topics that drove searches that were not Super Bowl related. Tom Brady - 2/1/2023 - 2,000,000+ queries Tom Brady announced his retirement again but it is for real this time, we think. The NBA is halfway through its season so that means it is time for trades and the All Star Game.  Some star players and the teams conducting the trade were searched for last month. Kyrie Irving - 2/3/2023 - 1,000,000+ queries Kyrie Irving trade - 2/4/2023 - 200,000+ queries Kyrie Irving - 2/5/2023 - 2,000,000+ queries Lakers - 2/7/2023 - 2,000,000+ queries Russell Westbrook - 2/7/2023 - 2,000,000+ queries Kevin Durant - 2/8/2023 - 2,000,000+ queries Utah Jazz - 2/8/2023 - 200,000+ queries Kyrie Irving - 2/9/2023 - 200,000+ queries Russell Westbrook - 2/20/2023 - 200,000+ queries Clippers - 2/24/2023 - 500,000+ queries Russell Westbrook was moved from the Lakers to the Jazz and then finally to the Clippers.  The All Star game was popular this year with Mac McClung making a name for himself. Mac McClung - 2/17/2023 - 1,000,000+ queries NBA All-Star Game - 2/17/2023 - 200,000+ queries The young G League player won the 2023 slam dunk contest and became a search sensation. The Big Game The most impressive topic of February 2023 from a search volume perspective is the Super Bowl.  In an era where our consumption of entertainment is scattered and diversified, the NFL’s championship game still draws a mass audience on a yearly basis. Here are the top three most queried phrases from the day before the game. Super Bowl - 2/11/2023 - 10,000,000+ queries Super Bowl 2023 time - 2/11/2023 - 2,000,000+ queries What time is the Super Bowl - 2/11/2023 - 2,000,000+ queries We took a screenshot of the top 4 keyword phrases.  Clearly the time the game starts is an important factor for a lot of people.  The AMP Agency team thinks this insight could be used for a marketing campaign that revolves around the preparation for the game.  Maybe you could build a tool that helps you schedule when chicken wings should go in the oven so they are ready for game time. The queries on Super Bowl Sunday are all about the entertainment. Rihanna - 2/12/2023 - 10,000,000+ queries Chris Stapleton - 2/12/2023 - 2,000,000+ queries Rihanna performed the half-time show and Chris Stapleton sang the National Anthem. Bing To close out, Google’s daily trends registered queries for another search engine last month. Bing - 2/8/2023 - 200,000+ queries On the 8th, Microsoft announced they were rolling out a new version of Bing search. This new version would have a component powered by OpenAI's GTP artificial intelligence. The full service can be found in the Edge browser.  Interesting times lie ahead for search with the introduction of AI.  We shall be here to observe and report as it unfolds. Thanks for reading. If you liked this article, we utilize search trends data for all of our clients and we invite you to learn more about our SEO services.

Consent and Advanced PII in the Context of Conversations with an AI Over 100 million users have signed up to use ChatGPT since OpenAI’s generative AI product launched in November 2022.1 ChatGPT users have prompted the advanced LLM (large language model) with fun and innocuous inquiries, like coming up with the perfect chocolate chip cookie recipe. Or using its generative capabilities to create playable table-top role-playing game scenarios. The possibilities seem endless. Many in the digital world recognize generative AI’s potential and contemplate how they can integrate it into their business; however, there’s a catch. The personal data inputted into AI chatbots can be compromised, creating privacy and consent risks. These engines introduce an added layer of complexity to your technology stack, which can impact your business and your user’s experiences.  The first concern is managing consent. When you input a chat prompt and receive an output, you’re feeding information into a collective algorithm.2 According to the makers of ChatGPT, they do not recommend divulging personal, confidential information or secrets.3 Not everyone will read the full terms of service and data privacy statements when interacting with AI chat, potentially forfeiting their confidential information to the collective model. The current implementation also does not overly warn users of the potential risks or provide clear instructions to avoid these risks. As people push the limits of the tech, there may be output prompts that deviate from the topic of focus, are factually untrue, or inappropriate for minors. There’s also the question of consent to communication preferences—as there seems to be few in current iterations of AI chatbots, especially when it comes to topics and subject matter. In traditional marketing channels, users can typically choose which channels they receive communications (SMS, email, etc.), the topics, and the frequency. GDPR, the regulation which protects data and privacy in the EU, dictates several stipulations to define marketing consent, to which current generative AI does not readily adhere. The framework states that marketing consent includes, but is not limited to: Consent must be clear and easily understood  Consent must be given freely with no deception or coercion Consent is a one-time, non-editable event for a specific item or action Consent cannot be posed in an overarching manner (i.e, “I consent to everything”) Consent must be a positive/affirmative action executed by the user Microsoft Bing released an AI chatbot that turned conversations into odd, alarming territories. A New York Times reporter released a transcript of his conversation with the chatbot wherein it claimed that he was not happy in his marriage and that the chatbot loved him.4 Snapchat introduced “My AI” in late February, which uses a modified version of OpenAI’s GPT technology for its Snapchat+ subscribers. The chatbot for Snapchat does possess some limitations—it won’t engage with topics concerning politics, violence, swearing, and academic essay writing (given the typical Snapchat demographic).5  Another issue that will come from implementing these new technologies is the question of monetization and topic promotion. If a user feeds personal identifiable information (PII) or protected health information (PHI) into its algorithm, AI chatbots can absorb that information. Some may argue it will be the user’s responsibility, but it isn’t as cut-and-dry. For example, a lawyer might input some information to generate contract language, unwittingly adding that personal information into the collective.6  As AI technology advances, there will be discussions on how PII is handled or monetized by third-party groups. For instance, would it be ethical for a generalized chatbot to promote a skincare product if prompted to describe an ideal nighttime skincare routine?  Understanding new technologies and their implementation, like the ChatGPT large language model, is how AMPXD stays at the top of our field. We analyze new technology and determine how you can integrate it into your existing platforms. As experts in data privacy regulations (GDPR, HIPPA, CAN-SPAM, COPPA, CCPA), you can feel confident about implementing generative AI into your technology stack in ways that don’t unknowingly compromise customer PII or PHI.  GDS brings together the sharpest minds in the industry to solve tomorrow’s marketing technology challenges. AMP XD has over 25 years of experience and a culture of accountability. We’re excited to be part of the conversation and find a solution to transform your business through generative AI capabilities.  1Engadget, “How AI will change the way we search, for better or worse.” https://www.engadget.com/how-ai-will-change-the-way-we-search-for-better-or-worse-200021092.html 2Forbes, “Generative AI ChatGPT Can Disturbingly Gobble Up Your Private And Confidential Data, Forewarns AI Ethics And AI Law.” https://www.forbes.com/sites/lanceeliot/2023/01/27/generative-ai-chatgpt-can-disturbingly-gobble-up-your-private-and-confidential-data-forewarns-ai-ethics-and-ai-law/?sh=71790ff97fdb 3OpenAI, ChatGPT FAQ. https://help.openai.com/en/articles/6783457-chatgpt-general-faq 4Engadget, “Microsoft limits Bing conversations to prevent disturbing chatbot responses.” https://www.engadget.com/microsoft-limits-bing-conversations-to-prevent-disturbing-chatbot-responses-154142211.html 5ZDNet, “ChatGPT is coming to Snapchat. Just don't tell it your secrets.” https://www.zdnet.com/article/chatgpt-is-coming-to-snapchat-just-dont-tell-it-your-secrets/ 6Forbes, “Generative AI ChatGPT Can Disturbingly Gobble Up Your Private And Confidential Data, Forewarns AI Ethics And AI Law.” https://www.forbes.com/sites/lanceeliot/2023/01/27/generative-ai-chatgpt-can-disturbingly-gobble-up-your-private-and-confidential-data-forewarns-ai-ethics-and-ai-law/?sh=71790ff97fdb

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In our continuing series of examining Google Search Trends to gain insights into the top keywords queried in the USA, we present our findings for January 2023. Every day, we capture the top three keyword phrases in terms of search volume as reported by Google Trends (US Only). Each term has an estimated query volume attached to it, which we also record. The number scale tops out at 10,000,000+ with a lower limit of 200,000+ (sometimes 100,000+). After the conclusion of the month, we look at the phrases we collected along with their volumes to get an understanding of what drove queries for the month. The Start of a New Year 2023 began with many of the same topics being searched as we had in 2022. If you don’t know already, the NFL is very popular. It was the most queried subject of the month, and more so this January because of a medical emergency of one of the players. We had a few weather events and tech company layoffs last month. We still can tell what the most popular TV shows and movies are by the volume of search queries. Lastly and sadly, police violence is still a reality and driving search queries. Here’s our analysis of the top trending keywords from January 2023. Two Holidays There were 4 keyword phrases that made the 10 million plus club last month.  Two of them were related to holidays: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day - 1/15/2023 - 10,000,000+ queries Lunar New Year - 1/21/2023 - 10,000,000+ queries Both of these holidays were celebrated with Google Doodles.  Here’s the updated logo for MLK day 2023:   The other two queries were related to the NFL and will be examined later in this post. Tyre Nichols On January 26th, the Grand Jury of the State of Tennessee indicted the five Memphis Police officers who are accused of charges related to the beating and death of Tyre Nichols. Tyre Nichols - 1/26/2023 - 2,000,000+ queries Memphis police - 1/26/2023 - 500,000+ queries Tyre Nichols body cam - 1/26/2023 - 200,000+ queries Tyre Nichols - 1/27/2023 - 5,000,000+ queries The video footage from the traffic stop drew a lot of interest from people searching on Google.  Queries for this topic spanned across two days last month. Films and Shows The data tells us the most interesting movies and TV shows of January 2023 are as follows: M3GAN - 1/5/2023 - 200,000+ queries The Pale Blue Eye - 1/6/2023 - 200,000+ queries The Last of Us HBO - 1/15/2023 - 1,000,000+ queries That '90s Show - 1/19/2023 - 500,000+ queries The film M3GAN had its wide theatrical release and The Pale Blue Eye was made available for streaming on Netflix on the 6th.  The HBOMax show The Last of US had its debut on the 15th and That ‘90s Show premiered on the 19th.  Movie Awards After a hiatus, the Golden Globes were back this year and people were interested enough to query Google to learn more. Golden Globes 2023 - 1/10/2023 - 2,000,000+ queries Everything Everywhere All at Once - 1/10/2023 - 500,000+ queries A few of the actors (Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan) in the film Everything Everywhere All at Once won awards at the ceremony.  Movie award season continued with the announcement of the Oscar nominations on the 23rd. Oscar Nominations 2023 - 1/23/2023 - 2,000,000+ queries Check back for our March 2023 report where we will analyze the queries related to that award show.  Hopefully, it won’t involve any slapping. Tech Layoffs As we saw towards the end of last year, big tech companies had layoffs in January 2023, which led to search queries of company names. Salesforce - 1/4/2023 - 200,000+ queries Spotify - 1/9/2023 - 500,000+ queries We hope there won’t be more topics related to layoffs in the coming year. Weather Near the beginning of the month, wild weather drove people to query these keywords to learn more. Bomb cyclone - 1/3/2023 - 200,000+ queries California storm - 1/4/2023 - 200,000+ queries In other natural occurrence news, the appearance of a comet also piqued the interest of Google Searchers. Green Comet - 1/31/2023 - 500,000+ queries We hope you were able to see it. Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) isn’t due back for thousands of years.  The Most Popular Sport in the USA Far and away, the US search audience queries about the National Football League more than any other professional sports organization.  Last month, 30 of the 93 phrases we collected were related to the NFL.  In this section, we present only the keywords that were queried over 1 million times in a day - starting with the ones that were queried over 10 million times. Damar Hamlin - 1/2/2023 - 10,000,000+ queries Bengals vs Chiefs - 1/28/2023 - 10,000,000+ queries Damar Hamlin’s on-field medical emergency was a topic that went beyond sports and drove a large number of queries.  The keyword phrase related to the AFC championship game was the other topic that drove the highest reported query volume from Google Trends.  We guess people were not as interested in the NFC championship game. Here’s the rest of the NFL-related keywords:  NFL - 1/7/2023 - 5,000,000+ queries Chiefs - 1/7/2023 - 1,000,000+ queries Jacksonville Jaguars - 1/7/2023 - 1,000,000+ queries Seahawks - 1/8/2023 - 1,000,000+ queries 49ers - 1/13/2023 - 2,000,000+ queries Chargers - 1/14/2023 - 5,000,000+ queries Giants - 1/15/2023 - 2,000,000+ queries Kansas City Chiefs - 1/20/2023 - 2,000,000+ queries Giants vs Eagles - 1/20/2023 - 1,000,000+ queries Cowboys - 1/21/2023 - 5,000,000+ queries Cowboys vs 49ers - 1/21/2023 - 2,000,000+ queries 49ers vs Eagles - 1/27/2023 - 1,000,000+ queries Chiefs vs Bengals - 1/28/2023 - 2,000,000+ queries 49ers vs Eagles - 1/28/2023 - 2,000,000+ queries Next month, we will have the recap on the Superbowl queries.  We wonder if people will be interested in when the game starts. It’s Not The World Cup The other football known as soccer here in the States is still popular.  Check out these 5 queries related to matches held in January 2023. Chelsea vs Man City - 1/5/2023 - 500,000+ queries Man United vs Man City - 1/13/2023 - 500,000+ queries Real Madrid vs Barcelona - 1/14/2023 - 1,000,000+ queries PSG vs Al Nassr - 1/18/2023 - 2,000,000+ queries Man City vs Tottenham - 1/19/2023 - 500,000+ queries It’s not at the level of the World Cup but still enough volume to make the daily top 3. NBA We saw a good number of queries related to the NBA.  Donovan Mitchell - 1/2/2023 - 500,000+ queries Lakers - 1/12/2023 - 500,000+ queries Celtics - 1/12/2023 - 100,000+ queries Celtics - 1/24/2023 - 100,000+ queries Knicks - 1/24/2023 - 100,000+ queries Lakers - 1/25/2023 - 200,000+ queries Warriors - 1/25/2023 - 200,000+ queries Donovan Mitchell scored 71 points on the 2nd.  The other queries were related to teams playing on that day. Did your favorite team make the list?   Wrestling Some may argue the validity of the sport, but Professional Wrestling made the daily top 3 twice last month. Jay Briscoe - 1/17/2023 - 500,000+ queries Royal Rumble 2023 - 1/27/2023 - 500,000+ queries Jay Briscoe was a Ring of Honor wrestler who passed away on the 17th. The other keyword phrase was related to their annual Royal Rumble event. Although the number of phrases related to Wrestling are small, they do pick up when there are big events or news stories related to this form of entertainment.  Looking Towards February The last phrase on our list was a forward-looking keyword. Black History Month - 1/30/2023 - 200,000+ queries As we look back at the first month of the year, it’s good to know that there is more to come in the near future. Thanks for reading. If you liked this article, we utilize search trends data for all of our clients and we invite you to learn more about our SEO services.