LIONS | The Home of Creativity

LIONS | The Home of Creativity

@Cannes_Lions

LIONS is the destination for anyone in the pursuit of creative excellence. From the team behind Cannes Lions. View the 2023 Official Wrap-Up Report 👇

Worldwide https://info.canneslions.com/the-cannes-lions-2023-official-wrap-up-report/ Joined 2009-02-05 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

223,371

Followers

3,218

Following

16,375

Tweets

12.5

Avg Engagement

4,290

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @Cannes_Lions'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:2009-02-05
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Worldwide

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,204
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:8.9
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:3.6
  • Followers Analyzed:50,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,204 tweets

The account maintains moderate engagement with an average of 239 likes and 78 retweets per tweet. It actively shares award-winning campaigns and industry news to drive interaction.

8.9

Avg Likes/Tweet

3.6

Avg Retweets/Tweet

28,417

Total Likes

11,498

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

5

Median Likes

2

Median Retweets

14

75th Percentile

466

Top Tweet

0.06

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

69.9%

Original

17.6%

Replies

10.0%

Retweets

2.4%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.1%

With Media

84.7%

With Links

56.8%

With #Tags

66.4%

With @Mentions

21.0%

With Emojis

227

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.25

Reply/Original Ratio

0.24

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

96.3%

Weekday Posts

3.7%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#canneslions (655) #lionslive (508) #canneslions2022 (185) #canneslions2021 (120) #marketing (110) #advertising (87) #creativitymovesusforward (46) #lionsdecoded (37) #inspiration (30) #creativityinsideout (27)

Most Mentioned

@cannes_lions (254) @warceditors (90) @vmlyr (65) @burgerking (47) @ogilvy (40) @amv_bbdo (39) @mccann_mw (36) @hyla (36) @fcbglobal (35) @42courses (34)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,204 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 2,239 (70%)
Replies 565 (18%)
Retweets 322 (10%)
Quote Tweets 78 (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 322 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 3,204 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 50,000 followers

The primary audience includes advertising professionals, marketers, and creatives seeking inspiration and industry recognition. Followers are likely interested in award-winning campaigns and global advertising trends.

Good

Audience Quality

18.6%

Suspicion Index

20.4%

Low-Quality %

77

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

26.4%

Empty Bio

21.9%

<10 Tweets

13.5%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

34.5%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

65.2%

No URL

14.3%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

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

154,505,275

Total Potential Reach

77

Median Follower Reach

325

75th Percentile Reach

10.4%

>1K followers

1.5%

>10K followers

0.4%

>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).

58.1%

Creators

29,064 accounts

20.0%

Consumers

9,994 accounts

21.9%

Dormant

10,942 accounts

578

Verified Followers

1.16% of total

16.5%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.18

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):

London, England (1,054) London (796) New York, NY (488) Los Angeles, CA (411) Paris, France (394) India (342) Mumbai, India (317) Chicago, IL (229) United States (225) Toronto, Ontario (221)

1,024

Verified Followers

1.01% of total

10,597

Protected Accounts

10.49% 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
@VancityReynolds 21,337,206 Actor gin, mobile, soccer
@ParisHilton 16,817,864 Entrepreneur business, updates, media
@JohnCena 14,100,187 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@CalvinHarris 11,732,516 Musician Music, DJ, Producer
@Ubisoft 9,692,878 Gaming Gaming, Support, Entertainment
@steveaoki 8,119,054 DJ Music, DJing, Collaboration
@IAmSteveHarvey 6,213,618 Entertainer Philanthropy, Investing, Entertainment
@Caspar_Lee 4,927,925 YouTuber comedy, vlogging, travel
@McDonalds 4,764,887 Fast Food Fast Food, Grimace, Friendship
@Wendys 3,909,525 Fast Food Fast food, fries, tweets

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

marketing (8,352) digital (5,430) creative (5,295) media (3,688) director (3,542) design (3,138) advertising (3,138) agency (2,614) social (2,438) designer (2,355)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#marketing (840) #digital (479) #socialmedia (352) #advertising (337) #digitalmarketing (270) #branding (231) #design (226) #innovation (226) #communication (222) #tech (196)

74,833

Followers With Bio

26,163

Followers Without Bio

74.1%

% With Bio

25.9%

% 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 3,204 analyzed

2,039

Combined Engagement

1,179

Total Likes

860

Total Retweets

408

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

40%

With Hashtags

80%

With @Mentions

80%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Creative Excellence Advertising Industry Awards And Recognition Global Marketing Trends Storytelling
LIONS | The Home of…
@Cannes_Lions

Shah Rukh Khan-My-Ad | Cadbury Celebrations | @Ogilvy Mumbai | 2022 🥇2 Gold Lions 🎉1 Titanium Lion 🥈1 Silver Lion 🥉1 Bronze Lion 🎗️4 Shortlisted Explore the world’s greatest platform of creative excellence with 200k+ Lion-winning pieces of work at https://t.co/sGXfweynl7 https

2022-11-22
Retweets: 108 Likes: 358 Engagement: 466
LIONS | The Home of…
@Cannes_Lions

We have taken the difficult decision to cancel Cannes Lions 2020 due to the impact COVID-19 is continuing to have on our industry and the world. The next edition of the Festival will run June 21-25, 2021. Read full statement here https://t.co/it1k2mn8gt

2020-04-03
Retweets: 146 Likes: 291 Engagement: 437
LIONS | The Home of…
@Cannes_Lions

RT @EpicNewsroom: We're humbled and proud to share that Epic &amp; @FortniteGame have been awarded a Grand Prix Award in "Digital Craft" at @Ca…

2021-06-29
Retweets: 427 Likes: 0 Engagement: 427
LIONS | The Home of…
@Cannes_Lions

Who's chopping onions?😢 Thank you for sharing this story, @SirPatStew #CannesLions2022 https://t.co/BN5SSGxMe4

2022-06-23
Retweets: 91 Likes: 275 Engagement: 366
LIONS | The Home of…
@Cannes_Lions

"We have freedom, life and love versus tyranny, death and hatred. We must fight, and we must win" @Kasparov63 talking about the war in Ukraine. For full digital access to #CannesLions2022, subscribe as a digital member. https://t.co/1HYBSRqbL5 https://t.co/p1TwiL1uoN

2022-06-20
Retweets: 88 Likes: 255 Engagement: 343

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account emphasizes creative excellence and industry recognition through award-winning campaigns. It shares updates on major events like Cannes Lions, including cancellations due to external factors like the pandemic. It engages with followers by highlighting stories and campaigns that resonate emotionally, such as the 'Who's chopping onions?' narrative.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 223,371
  • + 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 @Cannes_Lions reveals an growing Twitter presence with 223,371 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 12.5 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