Coloradoan
Your Northern Colorado news and entertainment authority.
54,574
Followers
1,786
Following
152,339
Tweets
4.0
Avg Engagement
1,077
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @coloradoan'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:2008-08-01
- Verification:No
- Location:Fort Collins, Colorado
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,249
- Avg Likes per Tweet:2.7
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:1.3
- Followers Analyzed:10,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,249 tweetsThe account has a steady but not high engagement rate, suggesting a focused audience rather than broad reach. The content appears to resonate with local followers, as evidenced by the average likes and retweets.
2.7
Avg Likes/Tweet
1.3
Avg Retweets/Tweet
8,692
Total Likes
4,345
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
2
Median Likes
0
Median Retweets
5
75th Percentile
386
Top Tweet
0.07
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
85.3%
Original
1.1%
Replies
12.1%
Retweets
1.5%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
2.1%
With Media
97.1%
With Links
6.1%
With #Tags
13.7%
With @Mentions
2.5%
With Emojis
157
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.01
Reply/Original Ratio
0.12
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Somewhat Bursty
Occasional posting spikes
80.8%
Weekday Posts
19.2%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,249 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 393 retweets (12% 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 3,249 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 residents of Northern Colorado who are interested in local news and entertainment. They are likely to be interested in community events, sports, and business developments.
Below Average
Audience Quality
37.5%
Suspicion Index
100.0%
Low-Quality %
11
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
100.0%
Empty Bio
100.0%
<10 Tweets
0.0%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
0.0%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
84.0%
No URL
100.0%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
4,124,612
Total Potential Reach
11
Median Follower Reach
86
75th Percentile Reach
4.6%
>1K followers
0.6%
>10K followers
0.1%
>50K followers
0.1%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
0.0%
Creators
0 accounts
0.0%
Consumers
0 accounts
100.0%
Dormant
10,000 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):
0
Verified Followers
0.0% of total
1,108
Protected Accounts
11.08% of total
5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| @aliciagrimes71 | 492,708 | Influencer | Youtube influencers, Music, Magazine |
| @WerderEdESPN | 240,011 | - | - |
| @SteveGutzler | 142,208 | Keynote Speaker | Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Inspiration |
| @mikeklis | 111,906 | Sports Journalist | Broncos, 9NEWS, 104.3TheFan |
| @elephantjournal | 100,476 | Writer | mindfulness, community, writing |
| @dhershiser | 89,073 | Activist | Equality, Climate crisis, Gun control |
| @brooklynmarie | 78,479 | Fact-checker | debunker, chaotic good, rogue |
| @RepKenBuck | 76,502 | Politician | Politics, Judiciary, Foreign Affairs |
| @WhitneyWhatley | 61,507 | Reality TV Star | Big Rich Texas, Family, Motherhood |
| @RogerPielkeJr | 42,502 | - | - |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
4,954
Followers With Bio
5,046
Followers Without Bio
49.54%
% With Bio
50.46%
% 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 3,249 analyzed756
Combined Engagement
161
Total Likes
595
Total Retweets
151
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
40%
With Hashtags
40%
With @Mentions
100%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
RT @weatherelated: No this is not winter in Estes… this is what’s left of last night’s 10pm hailstorm in downtown which needed to be plowed!! @NWSBoulder #esteswx #cowx https://t.co/NJVaDC6GFc
RT @JenniferBroome: Hail pileup in Estes Park this morning. My friend Marcia captured this video. 📹: @marrothschild #cowx https://t.co/5Z6VfkDysW
After five months of uncertainty, Fort Collins' Pickle Barrel will reopen just in time for its 35th birthday on Laurel Street. https://t.co/mUtPkzbYsK
Former SMU receiver Dylan Goffney averaged more than 30 yards per reception last season and now will be a new option for the CSU football offense. https://t.co/KQEioEZDoU
After more than a year in the works, ground will be broken on Fort Collins' first Krispy Kreme early this year, its franchisee confirmed Thursday. https://t.co/IyUdtA03UT
Key Insights & Takeaways
The account focuses heavily on local business updates and community events, which likely drive engagement among its followers. It highlights significant local milestones, such as the reopening of a popular establishment and new business openings, which can generate interest and shares. The account's content is tailored to Northern Colorado, suggesting a strong regional focus and potential for local partnerships.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 54,574
- + 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 @coloradoan reveals an growing Twitter presence with 54,574 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 4.0 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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