CU Boulder 🦬
Official Twitter account for the University of Colorado Boulder. AAU member. #CUBoulder #BeBoulder #GoBuffs
93,736
Followers
904
Following
31,368
Tweets
16.8
Avg Engagement
685
Listed
Yes
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @CUBoulder'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:2012-08-06
- Verification:Yes
- Location:Boulder, Colorado
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,246
- Avg Likes per Tweet:7.2
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:9.6
- Followers Analyzed:9,998
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,246 tweetsThe account maintains a steady level of engagement with average likes and retweets, indicating consistent audience interaction.
7.2
Avg Likes/Tweet
9.6
Avg Retweets/Tweet
23,256
Total Likes
31,290
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
0
Median Likes
2
Median Retweets
9
75th Percentile
9,131
Top Tweet
0.18
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Viral Spikes
Engagement Pattern
Few posts get most engagement
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Curator
Amplifies others content frequently
28.9%
Original
9.0%
Replies
56.7%
Retweets
5.3%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
1.4%
With Media
95.1%
With Links
34.5%
With #Tags
77.6%
With @Mentions
48.6%
With Emojis
220
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Interactive
Balances broadcasting with conversation
0.31
Reply/Original Ratio
0.09
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
88.9%
Weekday Posts
11.1%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,246 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 1,842 retweets (57% 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 3,246 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 9,998 followersThe primary audience includes students, faculty, staff, and local community members interested in university news.
Average
Audience Quality
25.9%
Suspicion Index
35.1%
Low-Quality %
24
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
43.7%
Empty Bio
36.2%
<10 Tweets
10.6%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
46.7%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
80.4%
No URL
26.5%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
24,133,754
Total Potential Reach
24
Median Follower Reach
139
75th Percentile Reach
5.8%
>1K followers
0.9%
>10K followers
0.2%
>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).
41.6%
Creators
4,158 accounts
22.2%
Consumers
2,224 accounts
36.2%
Dormant
3,616 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):
107
Verified Followers
1.07% of total
1,204
Protected Accounts
12.04% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| @JohnCena | 14,094,901 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @UNHumanRights | 4,063,718 | Human Rights | United Nations, Human Rights, StandUp4HumanRights |
| @NOH8Campaign | 799,085 | Activism | equality, bullying, discrimination |
| @BlkHistStudies | 171,011 | Educator | Black History, Black Studies, Community Education |
| @J_A_C_S | 129,789 | Chemistry | Chemistry, Research, News |
| @mikeklis | 111,366 | Sports Journalist | Broncos, 9NEWS, 104.3TheFan |
| @AgentNicoleLynn | 90,723 | Sports Agent | NFL, NBA, Media |
| @IamRobertAlex | 89,106 | - | - |
| @MarkMwandosya | 86,157 | Politician | Politics, Education, Engineering |
| @kg_digital | 82,260 | Digital Marketer | Music, Radio, Support |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
5,627
Followers With Bio
4,373
Followers Without Bio
56.27%
% With Bio
43.73%
% 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 3,246 analyzed12,225
Combined Engagement
1,236
Total Likes
10,989
Total Retweets
2,445
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
60%
With Hashtags
80%
With @Mentions
60%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
RT @CUBuffsFootball: AD Rick George has named COACH PRIME @DeionSanders to be the 28th full-time head football coach at CU. Welcome Coach Prime to Colorado! 📝 https://t.co/otRTjyivpr https://t.co/q63LyoWqSX
Too beautiful not to share! ❄️ https://t.co/YqsbCMWJ2c
RT @boulderpolice: About 1200 contacts in this shaded area are being ordered to EVACUATE NOW #boulder #bouldercolorado https://t.co/u17noMtDPt
RT @boulderpolice: If you are hiking or recreating near NCAR please EVACUATE NOW! @boulderosmp are in the area evacuating hikers and all folks they find. Please RT #NCARfire #boulder
RT @boulderpolice: We are working on multiple notifications to the community right now but if you’re in either of these shaded areas please EVACUATE NOW. We will continue to share info as the #NCARfire evolves. Also working to find a secure media staging area. Will tweet when fou
Key Insights & Takeaways
The account frequently shares visually appealing content to attract attention and engagement. It uses hashtags to increase visibility and community interaction. Emergency alerts are prioritized to ensure timely communication with the campus and local community.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 93,736
- + 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 @CUBoulder reveals an growing Twitter presence with 93,736 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 16.8 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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