L'Orient Today

L'Orient Today

@lorienttoday

Lebanon's independent, critical English news service. A sister publication of @LOrientLeJour

Beirut https://today.lorientlejour.com/ Joined 2020-09-17 Date of Analysis: ديسمبر 16, 2025

18689

Followers

73

Following

16506

Tweets

3,1

Avg Engagement

227

Listed

Yes

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @lorienttoday's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Mid-Tier (10K+)
  • Account Age:2020-09-17
  • Verification:Yes
  • Location:Beirut

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3250
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:2,1
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:1,0
  • Followers Analyzed:17330

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3250 tweets

The account maintains a steady level of engagement, with an average of 53 likes and 22 retweets per tweet. While the engagement rate is moderate, the verified status and consistent content suggest a loyal and informed following.

2,1

Avg Likes/Tweet

1,0

Avg Retweets/Tweet

6842

Total Likes

3363

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

1

Median Likes

0

Median Retweets

4

75th Percentile

111

Top Tweet

0,17

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Broadcaster

Primarily shares original content

92,6%

Original

6,1%

Replies

1,2%

Retweets

0,1%

Quotes

0,0%

Threads

0,1%

With Media

99,3%

With Links

7,2%

With #Tags

14,7%

With @Mentions

2,8%

With Emojis

185

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0,07

Reply/Original Ratio

0,11

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Consistent

Regular posting cadence

82,9%

Weekday Posts

17,1%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#morningbrief (143) #fuelprices (55) #lebanon (12) #internationalwomensday (11) #turkey (5) #cultureinatimeofcrisis (3) #beirut (2) #earthquake (2) #breaking (2) #ramadan2023 (1)

Most Mentioned

@lorienttoday (84) @rjsalame (41) @mohamdech (36) @waeltaleb23 (30) @shijazi_tweets (28) @philippehageb (27) @ghadirhamadi (26) @lorientlejour (20) @lyanaalameddine (18) @farahkanaan (17)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3250 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 3011 (93%)
Replies 197 (6%)
Retweets 38 (1%)
Quote Tweets 4 (0%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.

The 38 retweets (1% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3250 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 17330 followers

The audience is primarily interested in news and analysis from Lebanon and the Middle East, with a focus on political and social issues. They likely include journalists, academics, and individuals with an interest in regional affairs.

Average

Audience Quality

22,2%

Suspicion Index

27,7%

Low-Quality %

90

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

39,6%

Empty Bio

22,3%

<10 Tweets

16,9%

Mass Following (>2K)

0,0%

New (<90 days)

39,5%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0,0%

New (<180 days)

82,4%

No URL

15,9%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

55084801

Total Potential Reach

90

Median Follower Reach

397

75th Percentile Reach

13,6%

>1K followers

2,5%

>10K followers

0,6%

>50K followers

0,3%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

60,4%

Creators

10473 accounts

17,2%

Consumers

2986 accounts

22,3%

Dormant

3871 accounts

456

Verified Followers

2,63% of total

16,4%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0,16

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

Lebanon (1641) Beirut (457) Beirut, Lebanon (332) Paris, France (190) London, England (186) Washington, DC (119) Dubai, United Arab Emirates (107) London (96) lebanon (87) New York, NY (67)

456

Verified Followers

2.63% of total

2257

Protected Accounts

13.02% of total

7 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@JohnCena 14106760 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@verified 4201275 - -
@rimamaktabi 2799849 Journalist News, WEF, Journalism
@gugachacra 1573988 Journalist International Relations, Commentator, Columnist
@alimouinjaber 1549596 Media Executive Education, Television, Communication
@LBCILebanon 1089843 TV Channel News, Entertainment, Lebanon
@nntaleb 973982 Author probability, philosophy, mathematics
@hasandogan 734075 Government Official Politics, Law, Family
@Shadaomar 648046 Journalist Journalism, TV, Media Consulting
@SultanAlQassemi 485400 Scholar Middle East, Scholar, Lecturer

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

journalist (526) views (472) lebanon (447) middle (369) east (336) international (314) phd (310) beirut (304) politics (302) lebanese (295)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#lebanon (47) #mena (26) #middleeast (22) #beirut (21) #freepalestine (18) #syria (18) #ynwa (14) #culture (13) #bitcoin (13) #politics (13)

10468

Followers With Bio

6862

Followers Without Bio

60.4%

% With Bio

39.6%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3250 analyzed

496

Combined Engagement

274

Total Likes

222

Total Retweets

99

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

20%

With Hashtags

40%

With @Mentions

100%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Investigative Journalism Political Reporting Social Issues Regional Tensions Lebanon Iran Protests Media Freedom
L'Orient Today
@lorienttoday

Iranian security forces have been systematically targeting the eyes of demonstrators in their crackdown on the protests that have swept the country since September, according to a rights monitor: https://t.co/PabYIHsrTX

2023-02-03
Retweets: 42 Likes: 69 Engagement: 111
L'Orient Today
@lorienttoday

Iranian authorities have arrested a niece of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after she recorded a video describing the authorities led by her uncle as a "murderous and child-killing regime": https://t.co/LSLsv9xJGK

2022-11-27
Retweets: 43 Likes: 68 Engagement: 111
L'Orient Today
@lorienttoday

RT @LastQuake: #Earthquake (#زلزال) possibly felt 21 sec ago in #Lebanon. Felt it? Tell us via: 📱https://t.co/LBaVNedgF9 🌐https://t.co/AXvOM7I4Th 🖥https://t.co/wPtMW5ND1t ⚠ Automatic crowdsourced detection, not seismically verified yet. More info soon! https://t.co/1BF2KT0Sl2

2023-02-20
Retweets: 106 Likes: 0 Engagement: 106
L'Orient Today
@lorienttoday

The shot is a favorite among bar patrons in Lebanon, but its exact origins remain a mystery. @lorienttoday set out to exhume this history, and discovered a savory mix of rumor and urban legend, as told by Beirut’s most grizzled bartenders. https://t.co/XdRsyx3gRz

2022-11-19
Retweets: 18 Likes: 78 Engagement: 96
L'Orient Today
@lorienttoday

French energy giant TotalEnergies said Monday it was working towards exploiting its new Lebanon Block 9 offshore gas project from next year, adding that it would likely select the vendor for a new drilling rig in the first quarter of 2023: https://t.co/okjSzG1Zh7

2022-12-12
Retweets: 13 Likes: 59 Engagement: 72

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently covers sensitive political and social issues in Lebanon, often with a critical tone. It has a history of investigative reporting, including topics like the origins of a popular drink and government crackdowns. The content often touches on regional tensions, particularly involving Iran and its influence in Lebanon.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 18689
  • + Strong original content creation
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @lorienttoday reveals an growing Twitter presence with 18689 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 3,1 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: ديسمبر 16, 2025