Herman Cain has gone from a political unknown to a major force in short time. Chitika Insights took a look at his surge in popularity using US search traffic, and the results are stark.
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Occupy Wall Street: Web Traffic Helps Drive Movement
Since launching just one month ago, the Occupy Wall Street protests which stemmed from modest beginnings on the street corners of New York City have spread far and wide across the globe. See inside for Chitika Insights analysis of the event.
Searching with the Stars: Chitika Insights Predicts Results for “Dancing with the Stars”
Can online search volume predict real voting results of game shows? Chitika Insights had this question in mind when we conducted our most recent study on ABC’s popular reality competition, Dancing with the Stars.
An Icon’s Departure — Visualized Through Search
Flags fly half-mast at Apple’s Headquarters as the Cupertino community mourns the loss of their iconic leader, Steve Jobs. Jobs tragically lost his battle with pancreatic cancer, yesterday, and his passing has resonated across the entire globe.
Football Fans are a Diehard Bunch…Online
With the start of the NFL season last Thursday, football fever has taken off. The buzz has carried over to the internet, where the sports blogosphere has frantically covered stories on and off the gridiron. There are a myriad of sites which report on football, and Chitika Insights wanted to find out which ones reach the largest audience.
What If AT&T and T-Mobile Actually Merge?
Last week, the U.S Department of Justice blocked AT&T’s $39 billion acquisition of T-Mobile. If these companies were to successfully merge, they would create a wireless network superpower capable of exponentially reducing competition in the field of mobile carriers. The Department’s deputy attorney, James M. Cole, addressed national concerns about the merger
And the Republican Candidate most likely to become President is.. (Post-Debate Update)
Last night, the Republican Party engaged in their first pre-presidential debate at Regan Library to battle it out over job creation, climate change, and U.S. fiscal policy. Insights analyzed search volume for the potential candidates before and after the debate to determine which candidates were successful at generating the most interest.
Steve Jobs: The End of a Legacy
August 24th marked the end of the Steve Jobs era. Apple’s iconic leader announced that he was stepping down as CEO, effective immediately. During Jobs’ years at the helm, he revolutionized the computing, mobile, and digital distribution industries.
Chitika “Fantasy Football” Search Draft, Part 4: Tight Ends
Part 4 of Chitika’s “Fantasy Football” series centers around the Tight End. Does talent, past history, or team carry the way? See where your favorite tight end stacks up.
Chitika “Fantasy Football” Search Draft, Part 3: Wide Receivers
As part 3 of our 2011 NFL season study, Chitika Insights took a look now at the top fantasy wide receivers based on their search popularity. While Quarterbacks and Running Backs took a more performance-based distribution, Wide Receivers show a noticeable deviation.