The Geography of Social Media Platforms

by | Jan 23, 2025 | Current Events

This week’s will it, won’t it TikTok drama had us thinking… what is America’s favorite social media platform? Will we all survive without the latest social obsession if in fact it does eventually go away? The numbers might surprise you given the commotion over this...

Summer Olympics: The Geography of Team USA

by | Aug 1, 2024 | Current Events

Just in time to cure the summer slump, the Olympics are here, entertaining us daily for a few weeks with inspiring performances and the chance to bring home some medals. This year, Team USA’s 594 athletes hail from 46 states, so nearly everyone has someone to cheer...

Site Selection on the Moon

by | Jul 18, 2024 | Current Events, Site Selection

In case you missed it, it was announced earlier this week that scientists in Italy have found a cave on the moon that could unlock the key to humans living on the moon in 20-30 years. Where people go, businesses are sure to follow. Do we think people will be living on...

Phoenix to Salt Lake City?

by | Jun 13, 2024 | Current Events

Last week we talked about the NBA and NHL finals and the spatial differences in their fan bases. With the Coyotes moving from Phoenix to Salt Lake City, we decided to look at that choice from the perspective of the potential fan base. Sports franchises have moved...
Changing Demographics

Changing Demographics

by | Jul 20, 2023 | Current Events, Demographics

This weekend, the New York Times published an article titled “How a Vast Demographic Shift Will Reshape the World”. Of course, it caught our eye. The article talked about how the world is going to experience a major shift, particularly in age, over the next few...