BurlingtonFreePress
Vermont headlines and breaking news from the Burlington Free Press. Updated by BFP newsroom staff. Part of the USA Today Network. https://www.facebook.com/unsupportedbrowser
61,703
Followers
5,824
Following
127,348
Tweets
1.7
Avg Engagement
900
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @bfp_news'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:2008-01-28
- Verification:No
- Location:Burlington, Vermont
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,250
- Avg Likes per Tweet:1.4
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:0.3
- Followers Analyzed:10,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,250 tweetsOn average, tweets receive 36 likes and 6 retweets, indicating moderate engagement. The account's verified status is low at 0.7%, suggesting limited official validation.
1.4
Avg Likes/Tweet
0.3
Avg Retweets/Tweet
4,570
Total Likes
860
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
1
Median Likes
0
Median Retweets
2
75th Percentile
103
Top Tweet
0.03
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Long Tail
Engagement Pattern
Mix of hits and regular posts
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Broadcaster
Primarily shares original content
99.8%
Original
0.0%
Replies
0.2%
Retweets
0.0%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
2.5%
With Media
99.9%
With Links
0.3%
With #Tags
0.4%
With @Mentions
1.3%
With Emojis
172
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.0
Reply/Original Ratio
0.2
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Somewhat Bursty
Occasional posting spikes
78.4%
Weekday Posts
21.6%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,250 tweetsContent Type Distribution
Content Breakdown
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 5 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 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 10,000 followersThe primary audience is likely residents of Vermont and those interested in local news. The account also attracts followers interested in regional stories and community events.
Average
Audience Quality
33.4%
Suspicion Index
49.1%
Low-Quality %
5
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
55.5%
Empty Bio
52.5%
<10 Tweets
6.9%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
61.9%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
87.6%
No URL
42.8%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
18,494,629
Total Potential Reach
5
Median Follower Reach
52
75th Percentile Reach
3.7%
>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).
30.0%
Creators
3,004 accounts
17.4%
Consumers
1,744 accounts
52.5%
Dormant
5,252 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):
69
Verified Followers
0.69% 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 | 14,075,095 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @BorowitzReport | 530,912 | Satirist | satire, humor, politics |
| @guster | 500,011 | Comedian | music, band, humor |
| @ZimEye | 433,476 | Journalist | Zimbabwe, Africa, Journalism |
| @SoStarMusic | 197,379 | Music Producer | Music, Songwriting, Radio |
| @gilliankemmerer | 133,740 | Sports Journalist | KHL, kdrama, archery |
| @janeosanders | 131,800 | Activist | Progressive ideas, Civil discourse, Public service |
| @jonrappoport | 80,533 | Investigative reporter | Investigative reporting, Health, Conspiracy theories |
| @shailjapatel | 60,102 | Author | Writing, Research, Social Justice |
| @SouhanStrib | 52,676 | - | - |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
4,452
Followers With Bio
5,548
Followers Without Bio
44.52%
% With Bio
55.48%
% 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 3,250 analyzed278
Combined Engagement
249
Total Likes
29
Total Retweets
56
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
0%
With Hashtags
0%
With @Mentions
100%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
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Key Insights & Takeaways
The account frequently shares Vermont-specific news and events, which helps build a strong local connection. It occasionally highlights local celebrities and community members, which can boost engagement and visibility. The account's integration with the USA Today Network provides it with broader reach and credibility.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 61,703
- + 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 @bfp_news reveals an growing Twitter presence with 61,703 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 1.7 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.
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