Brian Bengs
US Navy Vet, US Air Force Retiree, Attorney, Former Professor, & American Who Still Believes Democracy Is The Cure For What Ails America (Check out my website)
38,439
Followers
1,376
Following
1,407
Tweets
577.8
Avg Engagement
107
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @BrianBengs'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:2020-05-05
- Verification:No
- Location:South Dakota
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:500
- Avg Likes per Tweet:351.7
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:226.1
- Followers Analyzed:40,309
Engagement Analysis
Based on 500 tweetsBengs' tweets receive a high number of likes and retweets on average, indicating a highly engaged audience. His content often includes calls to action, such as retweeting, which contributes to his engagement metrics.
351.7
Avg Likes/Tweet
226.1
Avg Retweets/Tweet
175,866
Total Likes
113,042
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
164
Median Likes
61
Median Retweets
459
75th Percentile
25,748
Top Tweet
15.03
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
61.4%
Original
18.0%
Replies
5.8%
Retweets
14.8%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.2%
With Media
67.0%
With Links
3.8%
With #Tags
23.8%
With @Mentions
3.4%
With Emojis
203
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.29
Reply/Original Ratio
2.55
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
74.6%
Weekday Posts
25.4%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 500 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 29 retweets (6% 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 500 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 40,309 followersHis audience likely includes politically engaged individuals, veterans, and those interested in American democracy and politics. They are likely active on social media and interested in political commentary and news.
Good
Audience Quality
18.9%
Suspicion Index
15.4%
Low-Quality %
293
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
27.8%
Empty Bio
5.2%
<10 Tweets
37.5%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
25.4%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
90.0%
No URL
3.0%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
119,789,499
Total Potential Reach
293
Median Follower Reach
1,179
75th Percentile Reach
27.8%
>1K followers
3.5%
>10K followers
0.7%
>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).
87.9%
Creators
35,434 accounts
6.9%
Consumers
2,772 accounts
5.2%
Dormant
2,103 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):
505
Verified Followers
1.25% of total
3,746
Protected Accounts
9.29% of total
8 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 | 14,105,734 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @SinghLions | 1,335,644 | Restaurateur | Food, Travel, Influencer |
| @RexChapman | 1,255,094 | Commentator | Basketball, Horse racing, Commentary |
| @joncoopertweets | 1,250,257 | Political Strategist | Politics, Fundraising, Campaigns |
| @mmpadellan | 1,218,398 | Political Commentator | #BlueWave2022, #Feminist, #TheResistance |
| @funder | 1,107,108 | Journalist | Politics, Journalism, Music |
| @MeidasTouch | 1,070,191 | Political Content Creator | Politics, Videos, Truth |
| @donwinslow | 935,176 | Author | books, writing, reading |
| @AVindman | 844,349 | Author | Constitution, Veteran, Author |
| @JoeTrippi | 783,272 | Political Strategist | Dem Strategist, Pro-Democracy, Podcast Host |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
29,105
Followers With Bio
11,204
Followers Without Bio
72.2%
% With Bio
27.8%
% 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 500 analyzed83,803
Combined Engagement
31,445
Total Likes
52,358
Total Retweets
16,761
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
0%
With Hashtags
40%
With @Mentions
20%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
RT @AdamParkhomenko: This is one hell of an ad from the Democrat running US Senate in South Dakota. The question is whether people will wat…
John Thune and Mitch McConnell have created a Badland in the heart of America. Do you have what it takes to survive? Watch and share our epic new video! https://t.co/Ck1jHKirii
I see that we are close to 30,000 followers 👀 I’m Lt. Col (Ret) Brian Bengs. I’m running for U.S. Senate against Mitch McConnell’s chosen heir, John Thune. Can you RT & follow to help me reach 30k followers by Friday & help me get my message out? Let’s flip this seat 🔴
🚨BIG NEWS🚨 A new poll just dropped that shows it’s anyone's race here in South Dakota! Please RT! If you’re disappointed in your representation, it is time to vote for change. I’m running to give a voice to working class South Dakotans who have been ignored for far too long. ht
RT @AVindman: 💡Why don’t we take the Patriot Batteries designated for the Saudis and deliver them to Ukraine, instead. Ukraine is a much be…
Key Insights & Takeaways
Bengs frequently criticizes political figures like Mitch McConnell and John Thune, suggesting a strong opposition stance towards certain political entities. He emphasizes the importance of democracy and often frames political races as critical for the future of the country. His content is designed to encourage retweets, indicating a strategy to amplify his message and reach a broader audience.
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 38,439
- + 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 @BrianBengs reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 38,439 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 577.8 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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