Ricky Ross

Ricky Ross

@rickyaross

Lead singer of @deaconbluemusic, broadcaster, songwriter and musician. Don't follow me, I'm lost.

Glasgow, Scotland https://rickyross.com/ Joined 2014-01-28 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

37,705

Followers

1,504

Following

46,158

Tweets

168.4

Avg Engagement

128

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @rickyaross'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:2014-01-28
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Glasgow, Scotland

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:500
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:34.5
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:133.9
  • Followers Analyzed:37,659

Engagement Analysis

Based on 500 tweets

Rick Yaross's tweets generally receive moderate engagement, with an average of 658 likes and 62 retweets. His political and social commentary often sparks discussion, indicating a more active audience interaction in those areas.

34.5

Avg Likes/Tweet

133.9

Avg Retweets/Tweet

17,265

Total Likes

66,944

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

3

Median Likes

0

Median Retweets

23

75th Percentile

20,585

Top Tweet

4.47

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

19.6%

Original

53.2%

Replies

14.4%

Retweets

12.8%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.0%

With Media

32.6%

With Links

5.2%

With #Tags

80.8%

With @Mentions

16.2%

With Emojis

86

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Conversational

Engages heavily in discussions

2.71

Reply/Original Ratio

0.89

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Somewhat Bursty

Occasional posting spikes

83.2%

Weekday Posts

16.8%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#anothercountry (5) #electionnow (3) #c2c2023 (2) #weebox (2) #dufc (2) #auschwitz (2) #bh (1) #heartlikeatruck (1) #prayforsyria (1) #undercoverboss (1)

Most Mentioned

@rickyaross (24) @bbcradioscot (24) @deaconbluemusic (20) @songsbyhannah (15) @bbcsounds (14) @mattforde (12) @kennyfarq (12) @keironmarshall (9) @sciaf (8) @c2cglasgow (8)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 500 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 98 (20%)
Replies 266 (53%)
Retweets 72 (14%)
Quote Tweets 64 (13%)

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 72 retweets (14% 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 500 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 37,659 followers

His audience likely includes fans of Deacon Blue, music enthusiasts, and individuals interested in political and social commentary. The mix of personal and public content suggests a broad and engaged following.

Good

Audience Quality

17.0%

Suspicion Index

21.1%

Low-Quality %

137

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

36.2%

Empty Bio

10.3%

<10 Tweets

18.4%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

28.0%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

82.6%

No URL

5.9%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

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

81,835,492

Total Potential Reach

137

Median Follower Reach

540

75th Percentile Reach

16.1%

>1K followers

2.1%

>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).

75.5%

Creators

28,436 accounts

14.2%

Consumers

5,331 accounts

10.3%

Dormant

3,892 accounts

690

Verified Followers

1.83% of total

10.0%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.21

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):

Glasgow, Scotland (1,439) Scotland (1,267) Scotland, United Kingdom (1,093) Glasgow (1,014) Edinburgh, Scotland (546) Edinburgh (523) Dundee, Scotland (399) London (366) United Kingdom (360) London, England (270)

690

Verified Followers

1.83% of total

4,240

Protected Accounts

11.26% of total

10 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 14,105,710 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@6BillionPeople 2,038,002 - -
@NicolaSturgeon 1,519,382 Politician Books, Politics, Scotland
@SinghLions 1,335,651 Restaurateur Food, Travel, Influencer
@RealMattLucas 1,259,769 Actor Comedy, Acting, Television
@LILBTHEBASEDGOD 1,250,148 Rapper Music, Writing, Film
@OwenJones84 1,026,215 - -
@theJeremyVine 788,846 Broadcaster radio, eggheads, poetry
@opry 747,323 Entertainment Country music, Grand Ole Opry, Music history
@reallorraine 740,572 TV Presenter TV, Border Terriers, Help For Heroes

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

music (2,293) views (1,929) love (1,722) scotland (1,445) scottish (1,270) life (1,066) lover (902) mum (874) family (748) proud (744)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#indyref2 (72) #fbpe (59) #gtto (48) #scottishindependence (39) #ynwa (39) #lfc (32) #scotland (31) #yes (24) #music (23) #nhs (19)

24,013

Followers With Bio

13,646

Followers Without Bio

63.76%

% With Bio

36.24%

% 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 500 analyzed

58,768

Combined Engagement

0

Total Likes

58,768

Total Retweets

11,754

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

20%

With Hashtags

100%

With @Mentions

20%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Music Politics Social Commentary Nostalgia Public Figures Broadcasting

Key Insights & Takeaways

Rick Yaross uses his platform to voice political opinions, particularly on UK politics and public figures like Suella Braverman. He blends personal experiences, such as attending live events, with broader social commentary, creating a relatable and engaging narrative. His content often includes a mix of humor, nostalgia, and critique, appealing to a diverse audience with varied interests.

Strengths

  • + Strong engagement rates above platform average
  • + Established follower base of 37,705
  • + 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 @rickyaross reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 37,705 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 168.4 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.

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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