Do you know how to make pancakes? If you had to search online for a recipe on Tuesday, then you weren’t alone.

Ipsos iris data shows that audience numbers for bbcgoodfood.com increased by +171% (821k to 2.2m) on Pancake Day (21st February), when compared to the previous Tuesday.

25-34 year olds were the core age group driving this trend, being the age bracket most likely to visit bbcgoodfood.com that day (+285%). Looking at the wider internet population, males (+214%) were more likely to visit the website than females (+153%).

A deep understanding of how different audiences engage with seasonal events can be a key driver of effective content strategy, leading to business success, helping brands build loyal followings, and drive revenue growth over time.