Brennan Center
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162,980
Followers
3,614
Following
70,419
Tweets
83.6
Avg Engagement
2,479
Listed
Yes
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @BrennanCenter'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:2009-02-12
- Verification:Yes
- Location:New York & Washington D.C.
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,250
- Avg Likes per Tweet:30.4
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:53.2
- Followers Analyzed:50,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,250 tweetsThe account maintains a high level of engagement with an average of 3,673 likes and 1,402 retweets per tweet. Its content often sparks discussion and debate on major legal and political topics.
30.4
Avg Likes/Tweet
53.2
Avg Retweets/Tweet
98,842
Total Likes
173,020
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
10
Median Likes
11
Median Retweets
44
75th Percentile
31,898
Top Tweet
0.51
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Viral Spikes
Engagement Pattern
Few posts get most engagement
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Mixed
Balanced content approach
61.2%
Original
4.6%
Replies
33.3%
Retweets
1.0%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.0%
With Media
64.6%
With Links
12.1%
With #Tags
48.3%
With @Mentions
2.9%
With Emojis
176
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.07
Reply/Original Ratio
0.03
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
82.7%
Weekday Posts
17.3%
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 1,081 retweets (33% 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 50,000 followersThe primary audience includes politically engaged citizens, legal professionals, and students interested in constitutional law and civil rights. It also attracts individuals concerned about the impact of Supreme Court decisions on democracy.
Average
Audience Quality
20.3%
Suspicion Index
16.2%
Low-Quality %
173
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
26.3%
Empty Bio
9.7%
<10 Tweets
31.3%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
36.3%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
78.3%
No URL
6.2%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
136,375,680
Total Potential Reach
173
Median Follower Reach
672
75th Percentile Reach
19.1%
>1K followers
2.7%
>10K followers
0.6%
>50K followers
0.3%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
79.4%
Creators
39,696 accounts
10.9%
Consumers
5,475 accounts
9.7%
Dormant
4,829 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):
782
Verified Followers
0.77% of total
13,524
Protected Accounts
13.39% of total
9 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 | 14,100,811 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @maddow | 10,411,276 | Political Commentator | Politics, News, Commentary |
| @MarkRuffalo | 8,331,828 | Actor | climate justice, actor, director |
| @PeteButtigieg | 3,712,946 | Politician | politics, family, writing |
| @Alyssa_Milano | 3,499,492 | - | - |
| @ProjectLincoln | 2,748,189 | Political Strategist | Politics, Activism, Leadership |
| @ETemelkuran | 2,710,561 | Author | Politics, Literature, Activism |
| @Acosta | 2,277,889 | Journalist | Politics, Journalism, News |
| @gtconway3d | 2,201,350 | Lawyer | Lawyer, Columnist, Corgi |
| @tedlieu | 1,658,550 | Politician | Family, USAF, Congress |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
74,144
Followers With Bio
26,852
Followers Without Bio
73.41%
% With Bio
26.59%
% 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 analyzed79,191
Combined Engagement
23,809
Total Likes
55,382
Total Retweets
15,838
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
20%
With Hashtags
80%
With @Mentions
40%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
When President Obama warned that Citizens United would invite foreign money into U.S. elections, Justice Alito responded, "Not true." The verdict is in: Obama was right. Alito was wrong. https://t.co/1yxmPq412r
RT @January6thCmte: BREAKING: The Select Committee unanimously votes to subpoena Donald J. Trump, former President of the United States, to…
RT @TheKingCenter: No person, no family, no community, no people should be made to suffer such trauma. #TyreNichols https://t.co/1t0IAGfwCB
RT @January6thCmte: "The Select Committee has developed a massive body of evidence... It hasn’t always been easy... because the same people…
RT @January6thCmte: 🗓️ The Select Committee will hold a hearing on Wednesday, September 28th at 1:00pm.
Key Insights & Takeaways
The account frequently highlights the influence of Supreme Court decisions on American democracy and the rule of law. It uses explainer videos and concise summaries to make complex legal concepts accessible to a broader audience. It emphasizes the importance of holding elected officials and institutions accountable to the public interest.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 162,980
- + 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 @BrennanCenter reveals an growing Twitter presence with 162,980 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 83.6 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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