Jason DeRusha

Jason DeRusha

@DeRushaJ

@wccoradio 3-6p Drivetime, @MNMOMag food critic, Marquette grad, podcasts everywhere, used to be on TV, verified by the people, “the problem with Minnesota”

Minneapolis, MN https://jasonderusha.com/ Joined 2007-08-02 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

76,505

Followers

15,010

Following

126,493

Tweets

29.1

Avg Engagement

1,144

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @DeRushaJ'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:2007-08-02
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Minneapolis, MN

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,243
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:17.7
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:11.4
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,243 tweets

Their tweets typically receive a moderate number of likes and retweets, indicating a consistent but not overwhelming level of audience interaction. Engagement is likely influenced by their local relevance and personal stories.

17.7

Avg Likes/Tweet

11.4

Avg Retweets/Tweet

57,388

Total Likes

36,839

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

2

Median Likes

0

Median Retweets

10

75th Percentile

15,655

Top Tweet

0.38

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Conversationalist

Highly engaged in discussions

12.7%

Original

72.1%

Replies

8.6%

Retweets

6.6%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.2%

With Media

26.0%

With Links

3.8%

With #Tags

88.1%

With @Mentions

4.2%

With Emojis

114

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Conversational

Engages heavily in discussions

5.67

Reply/Original Ratio

0.76

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Somewhat Bursty

Occasional posting spikes

82.1%

Weekday Posts

17.9%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#raisedbywolves (10) #1 (6) #mubb (6) #mnleg (5) #wild (5) #eoyhl (2) #skol (2) #drivetime (2) #grillfest (2) #top10wxday (2)

Most Mentioned

@wccoradio (176) @derushaj (124) @chadhartmanshow (62) @derushaeats (62) @twins (49) @alphanewsmn (44) @cheycab (40) @bloisolson (34) @vanshaym (33) @randballsstu (31)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,243 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 412 (13%)
Replies 2,337 (72%)
Retweets 280 (9%)
Quote Tweets 214 (7%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This account prioritizes community engagement over content broadcasting. With replies making up the majority of their activity, they invest significant time in conversations, building relationships with followers and participating in discussions. This approach typically leads to higher loyalty and more authentic connections.

The 280 retweets (9% 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 3,243 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 10,000 followers

Their audience includes locals in Minnesota and national followers interested in media and social justice. They also attract attention from those following news and public figures.

Average

Audience Quality

26.7%

Suspicion Index

33.8%

Low-Quality %

45

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

46.4%

Empty Bio

30.3%

<10 Tweets

17.5%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

47.8%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

84.9%

No URL

21.2%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

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

27,859,715

Total Potential Reach

45

Median Follower Reach

214

75th Percentile Reach

7.8%

>1K followers

1.4%

>10K followers

0.5%

>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).

48.8%

Creators

4,881 accounts

20.9%

Consumers

2,093 accounts

30.3%

Dormant

3,026 accounts

165

Verified Followers

1.65% of total

7.2%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.11

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):

Minneapolis, MN (573) Minnesota, USA (338) Minnesota (172) St Paul, MN (146) United States (146) Minneapolis (88) USA (43) St. Paul, MN (28) MN (28) Minneapolis, Minnesota (27)

165

Verified Followers

1.65% of total

840

Protected Accounts

8.4% 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 14,096,637 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@OleItumbi 2,173,863 Strategist Politics, Communication, Farming
@iownjd 768,064 Lawyer learn, inspire, engage
@krassenstein 748,281 Journalist Investigative journalism, Fighting hate, Conspiracy theories
@ZimEye 431,053 Journalist Zimbabwe, Africa, Journalism
@zammit_marc 385,728 Filmmaker Film, Acting, Producing
@EvanKirstel 348,815 Tech Influencer Tech, B2B, Social media
@Havenlust 294,423 Photographer Photography, Travel, Art
@JeanetteJoy 218,494 Design Psychology Mentor ClimateReality, DesignPsychology, TinyHome
@NadelParis 184,740 Musician Music, Production, Writing

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

love (333) life (228) minnesota (202) mn (195) sports (181) mom (181) husband (164) lover (146) father (140) music (133)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#blm (17) #skol (16) #voteblue (16) #1 (14) #resist (13) #maga (11) #blacklivesmatter (9) #mntwins (8) #mnleg (7) #usa (6)

5,361

Followers With Bio

4,639

Followers Without Bio

53.61%

% With Bio

46.39%

% 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 3,243 analyzed

33,660

Combined Engagement

5,232

Total Likes

28,428

Total Retweets

6,732

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

0%

With Hashtags

60%

With @Mentions

80%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Local News Social Justice Media Commentary Personal Experience Policy Critique
Jason DeRusha
@DeRushaJ

RT @AdamSchefter: Trade compensation, per sources: Jets get: 🏈Aaron Rodgers, pick No. 15, a 2023 5th-rd pick (No. 170). Packers get: 🏈Pick No. 13, a 2023 2nd-rd pick (No. 42), a 6th-rd pick (No. 207), a conditional 2024 2nd-rd pick that becomes a 1st if Rodgers plays 65 percent

2023-04-24
Retweets: 15,655 Likes: 0 Engagement: 15,655
Jason DeRusha
@DeRushaJ

RT @TomBrady: Anyone who thinks I have time to come back to the NFL has never adopted a 2 month old kitten for their daughter. https://t.co/Qzf2H4vr1j

2023-03-07
Retweets: 12,395 Likes: 0 Engagement: 12,395
Jason DeRusha
@DeRushaJ

Wisconsin counts lakes that are 2.2 acres, baby lakes, flood retention ponds, it's a joke. Minnesota only counts lakes that are 10 acres. Source: https://t.co/oTqPrRzxNd https://t.co/MwfyOO2ynb

2023-05-05
Retweets: 165 Likes: 2,287 Engagement: 2,452
Jason DeRusha
@DeRushaJ

At this time 3 years ago we knew what we’d all witnessed. I was at the TV station, working to verify that the video of an officer slowly killing a man was legit. Darnella Frazier was a hero: not only for recording what happened to George Floyd, but for sharing it. https://t.co/I

2023-05-26
Retweets: 137 Likes: 1,563 Engagement: 1,700
Jason DeRusha
@DeRushaJ

More kids who need help will be fed. The biggest thing we’ve done to fight childhood hunger ✅. Many disagree with spending the money - but what a ridiculous hill to die on. Great shot by @VanshayM! https://t.co/5mhk1xoSpL

2023-03-18
Retweets: 76 Likes: 1,382 Engagement: 1,458

Key Insights & Takeaways

They highlight local policy differences, such as Minnesota's lake size criteria, which reflects their focus on regional issues. They share personal experiences, like being at a TV station during a critical event, which adds authenticity to their voice. They address social issues like childhood hunger, showing a commitment to advocacy and public service.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 76,505
  • + High community engagement through conversations
  • + 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 @DeRushaJ reveals an growing Twitter presence with 76,505 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 29.1 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