Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
Providing news on nuclear risk, climate change, and disruptive technologies. IT IS 90 SECONDS TO MIDNIGHT. Receive updates: https://thebulletin.org/receive-email-updates/?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Social%20Media&utm_campaign=TwitterProfile_08032019&utm_content=Bulletin_GetUpdates_08032019
74,916
Followers
20,683
Following
69,586
Tweets
22.6
Avg Engagement
1,756
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @BulletinAtomic'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:2011-03-15
- Verification:No
- Location:Chicago, IL
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,247
- Avg Likes per Tweet:12.6
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:10.0
- Followers Analyzed:10,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,247 tweetsThe account has an average of 819 likes and 350 retweets per tweet, indicating moderate to high engagement. The content is often shared and liked, suggesting it resonates with its audience.
12.6
Avg Likes/Tweet
10.0
Avg Retweets/Tweet
40,960
Total Likes
32,452
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
7
Median Likes
4
Median Retweets
19
75th Percentile
4,683
Top Tweet
0.3
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Viral Spikes
Engagement Pattern
Few posts get most engagement
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Broadcaster
Primarily shares original content
82.6%
Original
6.0%
Replies
10.4%
Retweets
1.0%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.3%
With Media
97.6%
With Links
27.3%
With #Tags
35.5%
With @Mentions
2.1%
With Emojis
216
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.07
Reply/Original Ratio
0.09
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
86.1%
Weekday Posts
13.9%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,247 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 339 retweets (10% 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 3,247 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 audience is likely interested in global risks, environmental issues, and technological advancements. They are likely politically and socially aware individuals seeking urgent and impactful information.
Average
Audience Quality
21.1%
Suspicion Index
19.7%
Low-Quality %
95
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
29.9%
Empty Bio
14.0%
<10 Tweets
23.4%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
42.7%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
79.6%
No URL
9.4%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
13,699,561
Total Potential Reach
95
Median Follower Reach
397
75th Percentile Reach
12.9%
>1K followers
1.6%
>10K followers
0.3%
>50K followers
0.2%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
72.2%
Creators
7,218 accounts
13.8%
Consumers
1,380 accounts
14.0%
Dormant
1,402 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):
233
Verified Followers
2.33% of total
1,177
Protected Accounts
11.77% of total
7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| @Grimezsz | 1,348,598 | Musician | music, art, technology |
| @AVindman | 847,249 | Author | Constitution, Veteran, Author |
| @eugenegu | 450,999 | Doctor | Coronavirus, Tobacco Addiction, Telemedicine |
| @royalsociety | 350,422 | Scientists | science, fellowship, eminent scientists |
| @siswet | 323,530 | Adult entertainer | Anal, Camming, Pornhub |
| @elbegdorj | 265,085 | Politician | Politics, Diplomacy, Leadership |
| @jasonhickel | 242,477 | Economic Anthropologist | Global inequality, Political ecology, Economic anthropology |
| @iyoba4u | 233,157 | Student | Education, Dreaming, Advocacy |
| @mlipsitch | 229,223 | Epidemiologist | Infectious diseases, Epidemiology, Microbiology |
| @AtlanticCouncil | 199,627 | Think tank | Global affairs, policy, think tank |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
7,011
Followers With Bio
2,989
Followers Without Bio
70.11%
% With Bio
29.89%
% 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 3,247 analyzed13,317
Combined Engagement
5,121
Total Likes
8,196
Total Retweets
2,663
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
40%
With Hashtags
60%
With @Mentions
80%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
COVID-19 has cost the US around $4 trillion. The US spent $8 trillion on the war on terror. Given COVID has now killed over a million US citizens, the investment in #pandemic preparedness should be considerably higher. https://t.co/vWBlfXaKxl https://t.co/aWf6fafLJL
It is now #90SecondsToMidnight. Read the 2023 #DoomsdayClock Statement: https://t.co/13Y7tZUnZy https://t.co/4jCuj5izda
RT @usatgraphics: The Doomsday Clock was moved to 90 seconds to midnight today, Jan. 24, the closest it's ever been. The Doomsday Clock is a decades-long project of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists featuring a clock face where midnight represents Armageddon. https://t.co/uG
RT @jessimckenzi: I wrote about a bitcoin mining trend that isn't getting nearly enough attention. Bitcoin miners/fossil fuel companies—they are increasingly one & the same—are buying portable generators, hauling in server farms in shipping containers & mining bitcoin ri
RT @IAPonomarenko: This headline though 😀 https://t.co/XrHmbP3bjd
Key Insights & Takeaways
The account frequently highlights major global crises and financial impacts, such as the cost of the pandemic and the war on terror. It uses the Doomsday Clock as a metaphor to emphasize the urgency of global threats. The account blends news with calls to action, encouraging followers to engage with its content and share updates.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 74,916
- + 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 @BulletinAtomic reveals an growing Twitter presence with 74,916 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 22.6 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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