Baratunde
writer @pucknews #HowToCitizen podcast #AmericaOutdoorsPBS BOARDS @BKLYNlibrary @CivicsUnplugged || https://mastodon.social/@baratunde TEXT ME 202-894-8844
248,322
Followers
12,932
Following
17,892
Tweets
743.0
Avg Engagement
6,541
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @baratunde'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:2007-03-08
- Verification:No
- Location:Los Angeles, CA
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,196
- Avg Likes per Tweet:65.0
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:678.1
- Followers Analyzed:50,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,196 tweetsHis tweets typically receive a high number of likes and retweets, indicating a strong and responsive audience. The content often invites discussion and debate.
65.0
Avg Likes/Tweet
678.1
Avg Retweets/Tweet
207,597
Total Likes
2,167,133
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
1
Median Likes
5
Median Retweets
95
75th Percentile
203,013
Top Tweet
2.99
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
17.4%
Original
23.0%
Replies
44.3%
Retweets
15.3%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.7%
With Media
36.0%
With Links
17.0%
With #Tags
71.0%
With @Mentions
5.6%
With Emojis
126
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Conversational
Engages heavily in discussions
1.32
Reply/Original Ratio
0.35
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
79.0%
Weekday Posts
21.0%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,196 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 1,416 retweets (44% 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 3,196 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 50,000 followersHis audience includes individuals interested in politics, education, and media literacy. They are likely active on social media and engaged in public discourse.
Good
Audience Quality
18.1%
Suspicion Index
17.0%
Low-Quality %
141
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
28.5%
Empty Bio
9.0%
<10 Tweets
23.2%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
34.9%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
76.5%
No URL
5.5%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
239,504,683
Total Potential Reach
141
Median Follower Reach
570
75th Percentile Reach
17.1%
>1K followers
2.7%
>10K followers
0.7%
>50K followers
0.5%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
79.1%
Creators
39,563 accounts
11.9%
Consumers
5,937 accounts
9.0%
Dormant
4,500 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):
806
Verified Followers
0.8% of total
13,083
Protected Accounts
12.95% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| @YouTube | 78,878,723 | Content Creator | Entertainment, Technology, Social media |
| @JohnCena | 14,101,158 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @SarahKSilverman | 11,930,797 | Comedian | comedy, activism, space |
| @Sethrogen | 9,283,718 | Actor | Movies, Comedy, Cannabis |
| @MarkRuffalo | 8,334,066 | Actor | climate justice, actor, director |
| @paulwesley | 4,156,443 | Actor | acting, directing, sustainability |
| @PeteButtigieg | 3,712,647 | Politician | politics, family, writing |
| @Alyssa_Milano | 3,501,022 | - | - |
| @mishacollins | 2,792,112 | Actor | Actor, baker, candlestick maker |
| @ETemelkuran | 2,710,741 | Author | Politics, Literature, Activism |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
73,353
Followers With Bio
27,645
Followers Without Bio
72.63%
% With Bio
27.37%
% 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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Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,196 analyzed541,051
Combined Engagement
0
Total Likes
541,051
Total Retweets
108,210
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
40%
With Hashtags
100%
With @Mentions
60%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
RT @WhiteHouse: Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene had $183,504 in PPP loans forgiven. https://t.co/4FoCymt8TB
RT @AOC: Nice tweet Sen. Cruz! Quick question: do you also believe the Geneva Convention was about the views of the citizens of Geneva? As…
RT @LVMH: LVMH, Louis Vuitton and Off White are devastated to announce the passing of Virgil Abloh, on Sunday, November 28th, of cancer, wh…
RT @jonstewart: A Message to and from Mister Senator Ted Cruz...Attorney at Law #PassthePactact https://t.co/QjGRGdPmq4
RT @NASAPersevere: Your front-row seat to my Mars landing is here. Watch how we did it. #CountdownToMars https://t.co/Avv13dSVmQ
Key Insights & Takeaways
Baratunde frequently addresses issues of censorship and education, highlighting concerns about book bans and their implications. He engages with current events and public figures, often sharing personal reflections and opinions. His content emphasizes civic responsibility and the importance of informed citizenry.
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 248,322
- + 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 @baratunde reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 248,322 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 743.0 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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