Matt Castelli
Duty to care. Driving private innovation + public mission. Fought terrorism after 9/11 @CIA & @NSC44. Defended democracy vs MAGA in Upstate NY. Views mine.
74,086
Followers
1,234
Following
2,636
Tweets
485.5
Avg Engagement
178
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @CastelliMatt'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:2017-04-01
- Verification:No
- Location:Not specified
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:2,614
- Avg Likes per Tweet:341.2
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:144.3
- Followers Analyzed:10,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 2,614 tweetsHis tweets receive substantial likes and retweets, indicating a highly engaged audience. The high engagement suggests his content resonates strongly with his followers.
341.2
Avg Likes/Tweet
144.3
Avg Retweets/Tweet
891,881
Total Likes
377,128
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
57
Median Likes
13
Median Retweets
216
75th Percentile
85,106
Top Tweet
6.55
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
67.6%
Original
18.4%
Replies
2.0%
Retweets
12.0%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.9%
With Media
67.6%
With Links
59.4%
With #Tags
28.9%
With @Mentions
7.2%
With Emojis
206
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.27
Reply/Original Ratio
5.91
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
82.4%
Weekday Posts
17.6%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 2,614 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 53 retweets (2% 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 2,614 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 followersHis audience includes individuals interested in national security, politics, and public accountability. The audience is likely politically engaged and values transparency and critical thinking.
Average
Audience Quality
21.3%
Suspicion Index
17.7%
Low-Quality %
245
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
30.1%
Empty Bio
8.4%
<10 Tweets
38.5%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
30.8%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
88.6%
No URL
5.2%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
47,460,476
Total Potential Reach
245
Median Follower Reach
1,114
75th Percentile Reach
26.8%
>1K followers
3.2%
>10K followers
0.7%
>50K followers
0.4%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
81.8%
Creators
8,179 accounts
9.8%
Consumers
977 accounts
8.4%
Dormant
844 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):
93
Verified Followers
0.93% of total
868
Protected Accounts
8.68% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| @JohnCena | 14,097,493 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @MarkHamill | 5,291,321 | Actor | Star Wars, Believe, Humor |
| @JoyAnnReid | 2,042,594 | - | - |
| @RepSwalwell | 1,512,264 | Politician | Politics, Family, California |
| @adventuregirl | 1,105,814 | Influencer | Adventure, Content Creation, TV |
| @JoJoFromJerz | 870,112 | Political Commentator | politics, news, puns |
| @thereidout | 593,840 | Journalist | Politics, News, Commentary |
| @IamMzilikazi | 552,937 | Musician | Pan-African music, Album, Rise |
| @RpsAgainstTrump | 425,030 | Activists | Conservatives, Anti-racism, Anti-corruption |
| @caslernoel | 418,825 | Comedian | Stand-up comedy, NYC, Comedian |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
6,987
Followers With Bio
3,013
Followers Without Bio
69.87%
% With Bio
30.13%
% 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 2,614 analyzed320,079
Combined Engagement
185,549
Total Likes
134,530
Total Retweets
64,016
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
20%
With Hashtags
40%
With @Mentions
40%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
Elise Stefanik today desperately pleaded with the American people “not to jump to conclusions” over classified materials at Mar-a-Lago AFTER she spent this week jumping to conclusions that law enforcement should be attacked for defending our national security. Help me defeat her
I'm Matt Castelli. I'm the Democrat who will replace Elise Stefanik in #NY21. She spreads hate to her 490k followers. I have 27k followers, help us spread hope and close the gap. Follow this account, retweet our work, and join our campaign. Let's replace Stefanik together.
🧵 Former CIA officer here. If I took classified intelligence - let alone Top Secret, Sensitive Compartmented Information about nuclear weapons - I would expect a visit from federal law enforcement. That’s the FBI’s job, to protect our national security. /1
RT @katieporteroc: Women. Accounted. For. All. The. Losses. https://t.co/De8jQvygyU
RT @FBI: The FBI is seeking to identify individuals instigating violence in Washington, D.C. We are accepting tips and digital media depicting rioting or violence in and around the U.S. Capitol on January 6. If you have information, visit https://t.co/buMd8vYXzH.
Key Insights & Takeaways
He leverages his background in intelligence to build credibility and authority in political discourse. He actively challenges political figures, particularly those aligned with MAGA, which positions him as a counter-narrative voice. His use of personal narrative and direct calls to action helps mobilize his audience and drive engagement.
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 74,086
- + 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 @CastelliMatt reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 74,086 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 485.5 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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