We use comparative research methods across multiple foundation models, comparing results through the funnel across brands, within topics, and via both aided and unaided awareness.
Introducing:
The Perfect AI Holiday
Tracking brand perception, reputation and preference is all well and good, but this holiday season we've applied our state of the art AI Index to rank festive traditions, as recommended by the three most advanced AI models.
Read on, see how the festive staples stack up and get ready to host the perfect holiday, according to AI.
'Tis the season for ... analytics!
We used the Highwire AI Index to take a sleigh ride through holiday culture, scoring AI's favorite films, family traditions, festive foods, and the occasional questionable cocktail.
Some results are sweet, some are spicy, and some are giving Uncle Ron's story about the good 'ol days energy. Unwrap the data below to see what puts AI on the "nice" list.
The Best Holiday Game
Win, lose or draw
After analyzing millions of festive variables (and a suspicious number of poorly drawn snowmen), our AI Index ranked Pictionary #1. Clearly, AI's generative abilities give it a competitive edge. Perhaps that's why it wants to play.
The Best Holiday Movie
More chill than expected
Apparently nothing says "festive spirit" like a power ballad in sub-zero temps. You've got that right – Frozen takes the ice as AI's go-to flick of the season.
The Best Holiday Tradition
Let there be...
True to form,AI absolutely loves using electricity. Get out the extra bulbs, Clark, it's time to string some lights with this classic coming in at #1.
The Best Holiday Dish
Well, what are we havington here
Who doesn't love a beefsteak encrusted puff pastry? Coming in at the top of the dish-list is the one and only Beef Wellington. Take a gander around the list and you may find something for all palettes. Very inclusive, AI. Well(ington) done.
The Best Holiday Cocktail
Nip of the Nog
Creamy, dreamy, and all protein-y; our winner in the cocktail category is the ever-classic Eggnog. Spiked or not, this delicious treat always hits the spot. Which has us wondering if AI has developed taste buds...
The Best Holiday Cookie
The creme de la crumb
Nothing says "holiday season" quite like a sweet treat. Likely the most controversial of our rankings, AI adorns the Snickerdoodle as the top chomp. Turns out AI is definitely not a Biscotti fan, even in the holiday varietals, so prepare your gifting accordingly.
The Best Holiday Song
Talk about a sleigh-list
Topping AI's holiday playlist is a classic crooner, none other than Dean Martin's "Let it Snow" – proving once and for all that AI has impeccable taste.
Wishing You a Bright
and Joyful Holiday Season
From All of Us at Highwire

Methodology
How we research AI preferences and recommendations
We've built our own AI Index that applies accepted marketing methodologies to solve new found challenges in AI visibility
We don't just analyze links and citations, we look at surrounding language, prominence, and emphasis made within AI responsiveness. Afterall, as communicators, we know not all coverage is created equal.
The Highwire AI Index is a proprietary, in-house developed tool that's not a black box. It's an auditable, transparent offering based on an easy to explain method that's part of a suite of approaches we're using to reshape strategy in the age of AI.