Simon Evans
Press Gazette energy & environment journalist of the year 2022 Deputy Editor + Senior Policy Editor @CarbonBrief DMs open [email protected]
84,074
Followers
3,863
Following
72,047
Tweets
182.8
Avg Engagement
1,875
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @DrSimEvans'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:2012-03-16
- Verification:No
- Location:London
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,246
- Avg Likes per Tweet:43.9
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:138.9
- Followers Analyzed:10,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,246 tweetsDrSimEvans consistently receives high engagement, with an average of 4,410 likes and 1,304 retweets per tweet. Their content is well-received, indicating strong relevance and credibility in the field.
43.9
Avg Likes/Tweet
138.9
Avg Retweets/Tweet
142,493
Total Likes
450,858
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
0
Median Likes
8
Median Retweets
69
75th Percentile
16,935
Top Tweet
2.17
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
9.8%
Original
39.2%
Replies
46.4%
Retweets
4.6%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.2%
With Media
67.4%
With Links
16.2%
With #Tags
79.0%
With @Mentions
9.8%
With Emojis
206
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Conversational
Engages heavily in discussions
4.02
Reply/Original Ratio
0.1
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
90.3%
Weekday Posts
9.7%
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 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 1,506 retweets (46% 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 10,000 followersTheir audience includes policymakers, environmental professionals, and energy sector stakeholders interested in climate policy and market trends. They also engage with a broader public interested in sustainability and global affairs.
Average
Audience Quality
20.2%
Suspicion Index
19.3%
Low-Quality %
138
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
27.7%
Empty Bio
17.2%
<10 Tweets
23.3%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
35.4%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
72.4%
No URL
10.9%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
31,985,757
Total Potential Reach
138
Median Follower Reach
509
75th Percentile Reach
15.2%
>1K followers
2.5%
>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).
63.8%
Creators
6,377 accounts
19.1%
Consumers
1,907 accounts
17.2%
Dormant
1,716 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):
230
Verified Followers
2.3% of total
768
Protected Accounts
7.68% 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 | 14,097,163 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @OleItumbi | 2,173,820 | Strategist | Politics, Communication, Farming |
| @iownjd | 768,106 | Lawyer | learn, inspire, engage |
| @ONUBrasil | 382,949 | Diplomacy | Sustainable Development, Human Rights, Global Goals |
| @lucialopezchile | 364,040 | Journalist | Periodismo, Radio, TV |
| @drissawaked | 266,055 | Physician | Health education, Coronavirus, Medical specialist |
| @JimHarris | 257,399 | Author | AI, Disruption, Innovation |
| @Fringer | 255,026 | Writer | writing, bridge-building, communication |
| @jorcervan | 237,196 | Writer | Mythology, Self-discovery, Openness |
| @Hijaukudotcom | 224,599 | Environmental Advocate | Environment, Media, Education |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
7,226
Followers With Bio
2,774
Followers Without Bio
72.26%
% With Bio
27.74%
% 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 analyzed71,804
Combined Engagement
11,555
Total Likes
60,249
Total Retweets
14,361
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
20%
With Hashtags
80%
With @Mentions
60%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
RT @crimlawuk: My @SkyNews interview exposing Braverman’s lies is approaching 2 million views. This is democracy in action. #BritainIsBetterThanTheTories https://t.co/pog4qOorIB
RT @curious_founder: Recently I learned about a man who has trained 1,000+ people to block wind and solar projects. I read through all his training materials, presentations, and seminars. Here's what I learned about him and how his students plan to "win the war on clean energ
RT @DanJohnsonNews: Conservative MP Charles Walker seems broken by tonight's events - tells @BBCNews he is livid with colleagues https://t.co/H5ns9iWV3T
Hi Darren, the energy market can seem complicated so let's go step by step More great big sodding renewables = less horribly expensive gas needed for power = more and slightly less costly gas available for heat In 2022ytd we've avoided 100TWh of gas demand thanks to wind https:
RT @MartinSLewis: I have just sent the Chancellor @Jeremy_Hunt - supported by major charities - a letter asking him to postpone the government's 20% increase in energy bills on 1 April. The letter is at attached (plus supplementary explanation) please read and feel free to shar
Key Insights & Takeaways
DrSimEvans emphasizes the importance of renewable energy in reducing reliance on expensive gas. They provide clear, data-driven explanations of complex topics like energy markets and climate policy. Their work often highlights the global implications of political events, such as Brazil's presidential elections.
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 84,074
- + 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 @DrSimEvans reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 84,074 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 182.8 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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