J. Alex Tarquinio
Resident Correspondent @UN @ForeignPolicy | Business @nytimes | Priors @WSJ, @forbes | Past Prez @spj_tweets | https://foreignpolicy.com/author/j-alex-tarquinio/
13,354
Followers
10,182
Following
15,274
Tweets
1,469.7
Avg Engagement
178
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @alextarquinio'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:2009-04-20
- Verification:No
- Location:Manhattan, NY
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,242
- Avg Likes per Tweet:3.6
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:1,466.2
- Followers Analyzed:12,425
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,242 tweetsHis tweets receive moderate engagement, with an average of 178 likes and 42 retweets. This suggests a dedicated but not overly active audience.
3.6
Avg Likes/Tweet
1,466.2
Avg Retweets/Tweet
11,511
Total Likes
4,753,298
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
0
Median Likes
4
Median Retweets
59
75th Percentile
408,989
Top Tweet
110.06
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Viral Spikes
Engagement Pattern
Few posts get most engagement
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Curator
Amplifies others content frequently
15.5%
Original
17.1%
Replies
55.1%
Retweets
12.3%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
3.7%
With Media
78.9%
With Links
43.4%
With #Tags
80.6%
With @Mentions
11.8%
With Emojis
216
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Conversational
Engages heavily in discussions
1.11
Reply/Original Ratio
0.22
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
71.1%
Weekday Posts
28.9%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
Want This Report as PDF?
We're building PDF export for these analytics reports. Register your interest to get early access.
Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,242 tweetsContent Type Distribution
Content Breakdown
What This Reveals About Their Strategy
This account prioritizes community engagement over content broadcasting. With replies making up the majority of their activity, they invest significant time in conversations, building relationships with followers and participating in discussions. This approach typically leads to higher loyalty and more authentic connections.
The 1,786 retweets (55% 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 3,242 tweetsEngagement 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 12,425 followersHis audience likely includes news professionals, political enthusiasts, and culture lovers. The mix of media and politics suggests a following interested in in-depth analysis and real-time updates.
Good
Audience Quality
16.3%
Suspicion Index
3.4%
Low-Quality %
2,645
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
4.4%
Empty Bio
4.3%
<10 Tweets
54.7%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
5.4%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
35.0%
No URL
2.5%
<3 Tweets
Free Mode Analysis: These quality metrics use heuristic signals (empty bios, low tweets, suspicious ratios). For ML-powered bot detection with 95%+ accuracy, use our dedicated tool.
Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
184,016,760
Total Potential Reach
2,645
Median Follower Reach
7,800
75th Percentile Reach
71.4%
>1K followers
20.4%
>10K followers
3.9%
>50K followers
1.8%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
91.3%
Creators
11,350 accounts
4.3%
Consumers
538 accounts
4.3%
Dormant
537 accounts
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):
2,915
Verified Followers
23.46% of total
448
Protected Accounts
3.61% of total
10 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 | 14,106,860 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @candundaradasi | 5,573,904 | Journalist | Journalism, Activism, Turkey |
| @hrw | 5,086,032 | Human Rights | Human Rights, Abuses, Advocacy |
| @verified | 4,201,688 | - | - |
| @nypost | 2,890,817 | News outlet | news, features, sports |
| @6BillionPeople | 2,038,776 | - | - |
| @SiriouslySusan | 1,779,766 | Voice Actor | Voice acting, singing, speaking |
| @CynthiaLIVE | 1,427,017 | Entrepreneur | Personal Branding, Keynote Speaking, Columnist |
| @soledadobrien | 1,320,593 | Journalist | working, mom, journalist |
| @RFA_Chinese | 1,275,427 | News Outlet | news, commentary, diversity |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
11,881
Followers With Bio
544
Followers Without Bio
95.62%
% With Bio
4.38%
% 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.
Buy Follower Data
Export full follower list with profile details, bios, locations, and follower counts as CSV.
Buy Followers - from $15Buy Tweet Data
Export tweets with engagement metrics, timestamps, media, and reply/retweet details as CSV.
Buy Tweets - from $15Viral Tweets
Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,242 analyzed1,049,385
Combined Engagement
0
Total Likes
1,049,385
Total Retweets
209,877
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
40%
With Hashtags
100%
With @Mentions
80%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
RT @Schwarzenegger: I love the Russian people. That is why I have to tell you the truth. Please watch and share. https://t.co/6gyVRhgpFV
RT @NASAPersevere: Hello, world. My first look at my forever home. #CountdownToMars https://t.co/dkM9jE9I6X
RT @paddingtonbear: Thank you Ma’am, for everything.
RT @NASA: It's here–the deepest, sharpest infrared view of the universe to date: Webb's First Deep Field. Previewed by @POTUS on July 11, it shows galaxies once invisible to us. The full set of @NASAWebb's first full-color images & data will be revealed July 12: https://t.co
RT @PMoelleken: .@ZelenskyyUa's tv address to the Russian (!) people might be the most moving speech that I've ever seen in my entire life. The whole world needs to see, understand and share this crucial Ukrainian message. #StandWithUkraine #Ukraine #Україна #Russia #Россия https
Key Insights & Takeaways
He blends personal observations with current events, offering a unique perspective on media and politics. His content often includes cultural and historical references, indicating a broad range of interests. He uses hashtags effectively to engage with specific communities and topics.
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 13,354
- + High community engagement through conversations
- + 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 @alextarquinio reveals an exceptionally influential Twitter presence with 13,354 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 1,469.7 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.
Need Programmatic Access?
We're building an API for developers and researchers. Get access to Twitter data programmatically for your applications and analysis.
Register Interest for API Access