ABC News 4

ABC News 4

@ABCNews4

ABC News 4, the leader in news, sports and information for Charleston and the Lowcountry.

Charleston, SC https://abcnews4.com/ Joined 2008-06-13 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

102,451

Followers

6,287

Following

229,193

Tweets

3.6

Avg Engagement

943

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @ABCNews4'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: Macro Influencer (100K+)
  • Account Age:2008-06-13
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Charleston, SC

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,250
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:2.6
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:1.0
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

The account maintains moderate to high engagement with an average of 310 likes and 55 retweets per tweet. Verified accounts make up 0.8% of its followers, indicating a mix of public figures and general users.

2.6

Avg Likes/Tweet

1.0

Avg Retweets/Tweet

8,318

Total Likes

3,258

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

0

Median Likes

0

Median Retweets

3

75th Percentile

871

Top Tweet

0.03

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

89.8%

Original

1.2%

Replies

8.1%

Retweets

0.8%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

1.3%

With Media

98.8%

With Links

24.2%

With #Tags

11.4%

With @Mentions

3.8%

With Emojis

159

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.01

Reply/Original Ratio

0.1

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Consistent

Regular posting cadence

83.8%

Weekday Posts

16.2%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#chsnews (411) #scnews (251) #scpol (52) #chswx (37) #crbrgo4it (37) #chstrfc (33) #murdaughtrial (33) #murdaugh (32) #ncnews (17) #chs (11)

Most Mentioned

@abcnews4 (116) @trooperbob_sc (98) @mistersparky1 (49) @annetemerson (32) @seisbergwciv (32) @katysolt (29) @tarajabour (26) @sstevenswciv (24) @drewtripp (22) @conleygrayson (13)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 2,920 (90%)
Replies 39 (1%)
Retweets 264 (8%)
Quote Tweets 27 (1%)

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 264 retweets (8% 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 primary audience is residents of Charleston and the Lowcountry who seek local news and updates. The account also attracts followers interested in politics and community events in the region.

Average

Audience Quality

32.2%

Suspicion Index

46.0%

Low-Quality %

9

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

55.0%

Empty Bio

47.1%

<10 Tweets

9.2%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

60.2%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

88.6%

No URL

37.0%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

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

18,975,710

Total Potential Reach

9

Median Follower Reach

79

75th Percentile Reach

4.4%

>1K followers

0.6%

>10K followers

0.2%

>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).

35.0%

Creators

3,505 accounts

17.9%

Consumers

1,789 accounts

47.1%

Dormant

4,706 accounts

82

Verified Followers

0.82% of total

5.4%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.07

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):

Charleston, SC (717) South Carolina, USA (400) Summerville, SC (130) United States (94) Mount Pleasant, SC (90) North Charleston, SC (69) South Carolina (54) Charleston, South Carolina (41) Washington, DC (33) Goose Creek, SC (32)

82

Verified Followers

0.82% of total

1,068

Protected Accounts

10.68% 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 14,092,954 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@zammit_marc 386,475 Filmmaker Film, Acting, Producing
@0liviajulianna 383,854 - -
@KimMangone 250,337 Engineer Single Mom, USAF Vet, Engineer
@MuseumWeek 230,451 Cultural Event art, culture, heritage
@DiscoveryID 195,958 True Crime Crime, Mystery, True Crime
@addy_pez 112,376 Law Enforcement Law enforcement, community engagement, military
@_SgtSlaughter 101,004 Wrestler WWE, Hall of Famer, Champion
@Drkhenaizan 91,673 Dermatologist Dermatology, Cosmetic Medicine, Laser Therapy
@MarkMwandosya 86,056 Politician Politics, Education, Engineering

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

love (301) life (225) sc (203) mom (196) charleston (178) lover (134) south (128) carolina (127) news (126) god (114)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#maga (10) #blm (10) #blacklivesmatter (9) #1 (9) #resist (7) #2a (6) #prolife (5) #music (4) #freedom (4) #fbr (4)

4,502

Followers With Bio

5,498

Followers Without Bio

45.02%

% With Bio

54.98%

% 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

2,349

Combined Engagement

1,990

Total Likes

359

Total Retweets

470

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

20%

With Hashtags

0%

With @Mentions

100%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Local News Politics Community Events Legal Cases Charleston And Lowcountry Coverage

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently shares news about local politics and legal cases, indicating a focus on current events. It highlights community figures and events, suggesting a strong connection to local culture and identity. The use of links in tweets points to additional content or sources, which may be used for deeper engagement or traffic.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 102,451
  • + 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 @ABCNews4 reveals an growing Twitter presence with 102,451 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 3.6 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