Bing outlines the people, moments, and events that shaped 2014 for Canadians
TORONTO, Dec. 1, 2014 /CNW/ - 2014 was a year full of celebrity star-gazing, sports-spectating and the blend of high-low fashion, according to Bing search data.
"As we take a look back at the millions of Bing searches conducted by Canadians this year, we get a unique, behind-the-scenes look at the people, moments and events captivating our attention in 2014," said Eric Thaler, Bing Product Marketing Manager, Microsoft Canada. "It's clear from the data that Canadian interests, yet again, lie in the highs and lows within pop culture – from the unfortunate passing of Robin Williams to the Canadian tennis revolution led by Eugenie Bouchard and Milos Raonic, and everything in between."
Bing Top Search Terms, 2014
Celebrities |
Rank | 2014 | 2013 |
1 | Robin Williams | Miley Cyrus |
2 | Kate Middleton | Kate Middleton |
3 | Justin Bieber | Amanda Bynes |
4 | Jennifer Lawrence | Justin Bieber |
5 | Miley Cyrus | Kim Kardashian |
6 | Kate Upton | Shakira |
7 | Kim Kardashian | Jennifer Aniston |
8 | Katy Perry | Kourtney Kardashian |
9 | Jennifer Aniston | Blake Shelton |
10 | Scarlett Johansson | Kendra Wilkinson |
Rank | Athletes | Sports Team |
1 | Eugenie Bouchard | Toronto Blue Jays |
2 | Tiger Woods | Toronto Maple Leafs |
3 | Tony Stewart | Montreal Canadiens |
4 | Sidney Crosby | Edmonton Oilers |
5 | Lebron James | Vancouver Canucks |
6 | Ray Rice | Calgary Flames |
7 | Milos Raonic | Toronto Raptors |
8 | Rory McIlroy | Winnipeg Jets |
9 | Danica Patrick | Ottawa Senators |
10 | Adrian Peterson | Manchester United |
Rank | Fashion Designer | Fashion Brand |
1 | Michael Kors | Old Navy |
2 | Kate Spade | Forever 21 |
3 | Steve Madden | American Eagle |
4 | Tory Burch | Victoria's Secret |
5 | Tommy Hilfiger | Banana Republic |
6 | Ralph Lauren | Gap |
7 | Calvin Klein | H&M |
8 | Marc Jacobs | Zara |
9 | Stuart Weitzman | Guess |
10 | Jimmy Choo | Nike |
Rank | TV Show | Movie | Musician |
1 | Game of Thrones | Frozen | Justin Bieber |
2 | Sons of Anarchy | Lego Movie | Miley Cyrus |
3 | Ellen DeGeneres | Guardians of the Galaxy | Ariana Grande |
4 | The Walking Dead | Godzilla | Katy Perry |
5 | The Voice | Star Wars | Selena Gomez |
6 | Big Brother | Hunger Games | Nicki Minaj |
7 | American Idol | Maleficent | Taylor Swift |
8 | Dancing with the Stars | Wolf of Wall Street | Rihanna |
9 | Downton Abbey | How to Train Your Dragon 2 | One Direction |
10 | Young and the Restless | Captain America | Iggy Azalea |
Additional top results from Canada and around the world, including the most-searched politicians, technologies, travel destinations and more, are available at BingTrends.com.
About Bing
At Bing, we believe that as the Internet evolves, so should search. Bing takes the world's information and services on the Web and makes them more useful by delivering functionality for you in ways that are pleasing and inspire the imagination without distracting from the task at hand. The end result? Bing is focused on your situation and on helping you accomplish your objectives. Try it for yourself at www.bing.ca.
About Microsoft Canada
Established in 1985, Microsoft Canada Inc. is the Canadian subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation (Nasdaq "MSFT") the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. Microsoft Canada provides nationwide sales, marketing, consulting and local support services in both French and English. Headquartered in Mississauga, Microsoft Canada has nine regional offices across the country dedicated to empowering people through great software - any time, any place and on any device. For more information on Microsoft Canada, please visit www.microsoft.ca.
SOURCE Microsoft Canada Inc.