ABC 13 News - WSET

ABC 13 News - WSET

@ABC13News

Award-winning coverage you can count on. Breaking news, weather & more from the heart of Virginia. Story ideas? Email us: [email protected]

Lynchburg, VA https://wset.com/ Joined 2008-06-17 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

52,011

Followers

545

Following

200,759

Tweets

1.0

Avg Engagement

600

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @ABC13News'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:2008-06-17
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Lynchburg, VA

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,250
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:0.8
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:0.2
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

On average, tweets receive moderate likes and retweets, indicating a steady but not overwhelming level of audience interaction. The engagement is likely driven by a mix of news and celebratory content.

0.8

Avg Likes/Tweet

0.2

Avg Retweets/Tweet

2,580

Total Likes

590

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

0

Median Likes

0

Median Retweets

1

75th Percentile

206

Top Tweet

0.02

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

99.7%

Original

0.1%

Replies

0.2%

Retweets

0.0%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

1.5%

With Media

99.9%

With Links

4.6%

With #Tags

0.8%

With @Mentions

14.2%

With Emojis

171

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.0

Reply/Original Ratio

0.17

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Consistent

Regular posting cadence

73.4%

Weekday Posts

26.6%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#breaking (80) #qotd (52) #cvastjudedreamhome (6) #stjudedreamhomegiveaway (5) #virginia (3) #forthekids (3) #stjudevirginia (3) #news (2) #vawx (2) #abc13 (2)

Most Mentioned

@sydweather (5) @gflickinger (4) @kels_news (4) @wx_will (3) @abc13news (3) @paigecmeyertv (3) @jedwardhunziker (2) @markspaintvnews (2) @danpalmwset (2) @dannerevans (1)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 3,240 (100%)
Replies 3 (0%)
Retweets 6 (0%)
Quote Tweets 1 (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 6 retweets (0% 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 3,250 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 10,000 followers

The audience primarily consists of residents of Virginia and those interested in local news and sports events. They are likely to engage with content that highlights community achievements and tragic events.

Below Average

Audience Quality

37.5%

Suspicion Index

100.0%

Low-Quality %

4

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

100.0%

Empty Bio

100.0%

<10 Tweets

0.0%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

0.0%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

90.9%

No URL

100.0%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

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

18,620,015

Total Potential Reach

4

Median Follower Reach

47

75th Percentile Reach

3.6%

>1K followers

0.5%

>10K followers

0.1%

>50K followers

0.1%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

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

0.0%

Creators

0 accounts

0.0%

Consumers

0 accounts

100.0%

Dormant

10,000 accounts

0

Verified Followers

0.0% of total

0.0%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

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):

Virginia, USA (416) Lynchburg, VA (261) Roanoke, VA (141) United States (109) Virginia (103) Danville, VA (67) Richmond, VA (46) Washington, DC (38) Bedford, VA (32) USA (26)

0

Verified Followers

0.0% of total

918

Protected Accounts

9.18% of total

4 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 14,097,062 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@funder 1,111,968 Journalist Politics, Journalism, Music
@NOH8Campaign 799,364 Activism equality, bullying, discrimination
@SandiHKaye 126,129 - -
@TheRISEofROD 109,028 - -
@JeanChatzky 81,441 Financial journalist finance, writing, podcasting
@RealTimeNews10 67,634 - -
@OcrazioCornPop 51,876 - -
@HerMoneyMedia 44,911 - -
@OttoHuang120 44,163 - -

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

love (382) life (213) god (155) mom (152) family (148) virginia (147) wife (126) husband (119) father (115) news (108)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#blm (13) #maga (10) #hokies (6) #god (6) #blacklivesmatter (5) #1 (5) #voteblue (5) #gohokies (4) #fjb (4) #2a (4)

4,417

Followers With Bio

5,583

Followers Without Bio

44.17%

% With Bio

55.83%

% 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 3,250 analyzed

491

Combined Engagement

426

Total Likes

65

Total Retweets

98

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

20%

With Hashtags

0%

With @Mentions

100%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Local News Community Engagement Sports Coverage Condolences National Events

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently shares news and updates about local and national events, which helps maintain relevance and interest. They emphasize community and local pride, especially in sports achievements, which strengthens their connection with followers. The inclusion of heartfelt tributes and condolences suggests a focus on emotional engagement and community support.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 52,011
  • + 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 @ABC13News reveals an growing Twitter presence with 52,011 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 1.0 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: Dec 16, 2025