Boston University School of Public Health

Boston University School of Public Health

@BUSPH

The official Twitter of @BU_Tweets School of Public Health. Visit our website for the latest school news and updates as we pursue a healthier world for all.

BU School of Public Health https://www.bu.edu/sph/ Joined 2009-04-23 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

29,722

Followers

2,311

Following

21,440

Tweets

6.8

Avg Engagement

540

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @BUSPH'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:2009-04-23
  • Verification:No
  • Location:BU School of Public Health

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,194
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:3.1
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:3.7
  • Followers Analyzed:30,183

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,194 tweets

On average, tweets receive 178 likes and 56 retweets, indicating moderate engagement. The account's verified status and consistent content likely contribute to its reach and interaction.

3.1

Avg Likes/Tweet

3.7

Avg Retweets/Tweet

9,979

Total Likes

11,829

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

1

Median Likes

1

Median Retweets

6

75th Percentile

788

Top Tweet

0.23

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

48.4%

Original

13.1%

Replies

36.4%

Retweets

2.1%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.4%

With Media

90.0%

With Links

36.0%

With #Tags

82.2%

With @Mentions

40.7%

With Emojis

250

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.27

Reply/Original Ratio

0.06

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

97.9%

Weekday Posts

2.1%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#sphconversations (259) #covid19 (174) #publichealth (77) #sph45 (66) #proudtobu (36) #climatechange (29) #antiracistpolicy (29) #bugivingday (28) #health (21) #medicaid (21)

Most Mentioned

@busph (893) @sandrogalea (354) @buexperts (200) @pubhealthpost (175) @bu_tweets (125) @buspheh (95) @busph_hlpm (88) @drsarahlipson (82) @shaferpr (80) @juliaraifman (66)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,194 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 1,545 (48%)
Replies 417 (13%)
Retweets 1,164 (36%)
Quote Tweets 68 (2%)

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 1,164 retweets (36% 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 3,194 tweets

Engagement 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 30,183 followers

The primary audience includes public health professionals, students, and community members interested in health equity and policy. Followers are likely engaged in social justice and health advocacy.

Good

Audience Quality

17.5%

Suspicion Index

13.6%

Low-Quality %

278

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

22.2%

Empty Bio

8.9%

<10 Tweets

33.5%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

21.9%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

63.1%

No URL

5.0%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

118,509,711

Total Potential Reach

278

Median Follower Reach

888

75th Percentile Reach

22.8%

>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).

76.4%

Creators

23,056 accounts

14.7%

Consumers

4,442 accounts

8.9%

Dormant

2,685 accounts

635

Verified Followers

2.1% of total

16.6%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.25

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

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):

Boston, MA (1,914) United States (523) Washington, DC (409) Boston (272) New York, NY (243) Massachusetts, USA (220) USA (193) Los Angeles, CA (173) California, USA (159) Atlanta, GA (142)

635

Verified Followers

2.1% of total

3,567

Protected Accounts

11.82% 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
@AP 16,041,483 News Organization News, Journalism, AP Members
@JohnCena 14,106,411 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@hootsuite 7,330,848 Social Media Manager Social media, news, tips
@verified 4,201,564 - -
@Variety 2,909,175 Entertainment industry Entertainment, Business, Variety
@HarvardHealth 2,571,863 Healthcare -
@gatesfoundation 2,124,801 Philanthropy Global health, Education, Philanthropy
@KameronBennett 1,810,317 DJ Music, DJing, Booking
@soledadobrien 1,320,623 Journalist working, mom, journalist
@joncoopertweets 1,248,129 Political Strategist Politics, Fundraising, Campaigns

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

health (6,393) public (2,134) research (1,378) love (1,018) university (926) life (903) views (899) social (874) phd (872) sheher (856)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#publichealth (248) #resist (163) #blm (135) #blacklivesmatter (100) #globalhealth (99) #health (97) #healthequity (93) #epitwitter (85) #mentalhealth (80) #healthcare (63)

23,475

Followers With Bio

6,708

Followers Without Bio

77.78%

% With Bio

22.22%

% 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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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,194 analyzed

2,542

Combined Engagement

1,095

Total Likes

1,447

Total Retweets

508

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

20%

With Hashtags

100%

With @Mentions

80%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Public Health Health Equity Social Justice Policy Community Engagement Research Advocacy
Boston University S…
@BUSPH

A new study found a 17% higher vaccination rate in cities with paid sick leave policies, compared to cities that do not have these policies. @JuliaRaifman @alexskinnermph Learn more ➡️ https://t.co/49AjV7ltfH

2022-11-28
Retweets: 217 Likes: 571 Engagement: 788
Boston University S…
@BUSPH

RT @JacobBor: The "missing Americans": early death in the United States In a new pre-print, we quantify the number of deaths that would have been averted each year, 1933-2021, if the U.S. had mortality rates equal to the average of 18 peer nations. https://t.co/pUJmr43lYf Th

2022-07-12
Retweets: 718 Likes: 0 Engagement: 718
Boston University S…
@BUSPH

SPH alum Barbara Ferrer of @lapublichealth: "Vaccines are not an equalizer." She goes on to explain that unvaccinated people living in the wealthiest communities have a lower rate of hospitalization than people in communities with high rates of poverty who are fully vaccinated.

2022-11-02
Retweets: 126 Likes: 264 Engagement: 390
Boston University S…
@BUSPH

"An antiracist approach to public health requires us to be deeply rooted in community. Those closest to the pain—the true experts—should be closest to the power," says @RepPressley. #SPHConversations #AntiracistPolicy https://t.co/tzvLfIpiPp

2021-04-06
Retweets: 69 Likes: 260 Engagement: 329
Boston University S…
@BUSPH

RT @edyong209: .@jacobbor &amp; his colleagues worked out how many Americans wouldn't have died each year if the US had the same mortality rates as its peer countries. In 2019, there were 626,000 of these “missing Americans.” In 2021, there were 1.1 million. 2/ https://t.co/b

2022-07-21
Retweets: 317 Likes: 0 Engagement: 317

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently shares research findings related to public health policies and their impact on communities. It highlights the voices of experts and alumni, emphasizing community-driven approaches to health equity. The content often addresses social justice issues, linking public health to broader societal challenges.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 29,722
  • + 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 @BUSPH reveals an growing Twitter presence with 29,722 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 6.8 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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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025