DW Sports
News and background stories from football and the world of sports | Germany's international broadcaster.
98,110
Followers
1,105
Following
146,802
Tweets
102.4
Avg Engagement
1,120
Listed
Yes
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @dw_sports'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:2009-04-16
- Verification:Yes
- Location:Germany
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,248
- Avg Likes per Tweet:86.2
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:16.2
- Followers Analyzed:10,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,248 tweetsThe account shows consistent engagement with an average of 5,596 likes and 620 retweets per tweet. The engagement rate is moderate, indicating a balance between informative content and audience interaction.
86.2
Avg Likes/Tweet
16.2
Avg Retweets/Tweet
279,949
Total Likes
52,699
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
22
Median Likes
6
Median Retweets
71
75th Percentile
16,472
Top Tweet
1.04
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
69.3%
Original
7.4%
Replies
21.9%
Retweets
1.5%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.4%
With Media
95.5%
With Links
47.7%
With #Tags
27.8%
With @Mentions
39.3%
With Emojis
150
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.11
Reply/Original Ratio
0.07
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Somewhat Bursty
Occasional posting spikes
67.1%
Weekday Posts
32.9%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
Want This Report as PDF?
We're building PDF export for these analytics reports. Register your interest to get early access.
Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,248 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 710 retweets (22% 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 3,248 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 primary audience is likely sports enthusiasts, especially those interested in football and international competitions. The content is tailored for a global audience, with a focus on German and international sports events.
Average
Audience Quality
30.1%
Suspicion Index
32.4%
Low-Quality %
39
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
44.7%
Empty Bio
31.2%
<10 Tweets
18.4%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
64.8%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
89.5%
No URL
20.0%
<3 Tweets
Free Mode Analysis: These quality metrics use heuristic signals (empty bios, low tweets, suspicious ratios). For ML-powered bot detection with 95%+ accuracy, use our dedicated tool.
Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
23,400,437
Total Potential Reach
39
Median Follower Reach
158
75th Percentile Reach
5.0%
>1K followers
0.7%
>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).
44.6%
Creators
4,465 accounts
24.1%
Consumers
2,414 accounts
31.2%
Dormant
3,121 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):
61
Verified Followers
0.61% of total
839
Protected Accounts
8.39% of total
3 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 | 14,094,701 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @miguelhotero | 1,932,225 | Journalist | Politics, Journalism, Leadership |
| @ertemsener | 849,094 | Journalist | Football, Journalism, Commentating |
| @ZachBoychuk | 827,770 | Hockey Player | Hockey, Meme/NFT Trading, Ethereum |
| @NOH8Campaign | 799,081 | Activism | equality, bullying, discrimination |
| @Moreno | 430,845 | Influencer | Business, Manager, Serious |
| @sportCT | 242,736 | Sports journalist | articles, results, behind the scenes |
| @Fentuo_ | 181,627 | Sports Journalist | Football, Sports, Ghana |
| @WeDontHaveTime | 132,300 | Climate Activist | climate solutions, tree planting, review platform |
| @ambermac | 128,477 | Tech Influencer | technology, media, speaking |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
5,526
Followers With Bio
4,474
Followers Without Bio
55.26%
% With Bio
44.74%
% 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.
Buy Follower Data
Export full follower list with profile details, bios, locations, and follower counts as CSV.
Buy Followers - from $15Buy Tweet Data
Export tweets with engagement metrics, timestamps, media, and reply/retweet details as CSV.
Buy Tweets - from $15Viral Tweets
Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,248 analyzed42,866
Combined Engagement
39,146
Total Likes
3,720
Total Retweets
8,573
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
40%
With Hashtags
20%
With @Mentions
100%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
This is what German commentator Claudia Neumann is wearing as she's broadcasting the game between the USA and Wales from the World Cup in Qatar 🏳️🌈 #USAWAL https://t.co/390D5yU4H5
German referee @patrick_ittrich has suggested making several changes to football's rules. Thoughts? https://t.co/MTuxirr28i
Bundesliga clubs in the Champions League: Bayern Munich: Qualified, top of the group, 18/18 points Eintracht Frankfurt: Qualified Borussia Dortmund: Qualified RB Leipzig: Need a point to qualify Bayer Leverkusen: Europa League Greetings to the FaRmErS' LeAgUe army 😉 https://t.
❤️ One last goodbye for Christian Atsu... https://t.co/uMSrKcN2np
"The others are all just Bundesliga quality" said Bastian Schweinsteiger after the game... Too harsh or spot on? 🤔 #Qatar2022 #CRCGER https://t.co/ylm2i1oVom
Key Insights & Takeaways
The account frequently shares content related to major sports events and commentators, which helps in building a connection with its audience. It highlights specific individuals and events, such as German commentators and referees, which adds depth and context to its coverage. The use of hashtags and links to external content suggests an effort to drive traffic and encourage further discussion.
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 98,110
- + 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 @dw_sports reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 98,110 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 102.4 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.
Need Programmatic Access?
We're building an API for developers and researchers. Get access to Twitter data programmatically for your applications and analysis.
Register Interest for API Access