Salman Masood
Pakistan Correspondent, NYTimes | Editor, The Nation | Author: 'Fall Out' (Vanguard, 2024 Penguin Random House India) | Views: Personal
96,803
Followers
3,485
Following
16,783
Tweets
410.6
Avg Engagement
703
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @salmanmasood'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:2009-03-13
- Verification:No
- Location:Islamabad, Pakistan
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,234
- Avg Likes per Tweet:55.9
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:354.6
- Followers Analyzed:10,993
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,234 tweetsHis tweets typically receive a high number of likes and retweets, indicating strong audience interaction. The engagement suggests that his content is both informative and thought-provoking for his followers.
55.9
Avg Likes/Tweet
354.6
Avg Retweets/Tweet
180,900
Total Likes
1,146,860
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
0
Median Likes
14
Median Retweets
132
75th Percentile
89,506
Top Tweet
4.24
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
37.2%
Original
6.4%
Replies
52.5%
Retweets
3.9%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.6%
With Media
53.4%
With Links
7.6%
With #Tags
60.1%
With @Mentions
2.8%
With Emojis
177
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.17
Reply/Original Ratio
0.07
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
73.8%
Weekday Posts
26.2%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,234 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 1,698 retweets (53% 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 3,234 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 10,993 followersHis audience primarily consists of readers interested in South Asian politics, journalists, and analysts. The content appeals to those seeking in-depth perspectives on Pakistan's political landscape and its key players.
Average
Audience Quality
27.7%
Suspicion Index
29.6%
Low-Quality %
54
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
42.9%
Empty Bio
24.4%
<10 Tweets
20.6%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
59.1%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
91.2%
No URL
16.2%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
32,768,937
Total Potential Reach
54
Median Follower Reach
218
75th Percentile Reach
8.0%
>1K followers
1.3%
>10K followers
0.4%
>50K followers
0.3%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
55.3%
Creators
6,076 accounts
20.3%
Consumers
2,235 accounts
24.4%
Dormant
2,682 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):
110
Verified Followers
1.0% of total
834
Protected Accounts
7.59% of total
4 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 | 14,094,651 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @Jemima_Khan | 3,799,286 | Socialite | Family, Philanthropy, Environment |
| @NasimZehra | 1,551,371 | Journalist | Journalism, Authorship, Hosting |
| @soldierspeaks | 1,018,573 | Analyst | Geopolitics, Rights Activism, Military |
| @yashar | 708,462 | Journalist | Politics, News, Culture |
| @MashwaniAzhar | 674,616 | Accountant | Reforming Punjab, Beancounter, Tax Guide |
| @LodhiMaleeha | 559,059 | Diplomat | Diplomacy, Writing, Editing |
| @realrazidada | 318,356 | Journalist | Journalism, Vlogging, YouTube |
| @ShahramKTarakai | 313,091 | Politician | Education, Minister, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| @AnisaShaheed1 | 258,457 | Journalist | Journalism, News, Afghanistan |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
6,276
Followers With Bio
4,719
Followers Without Bio
57.08%
% With Bio
42.92%
% 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 3,234 analyzed294,803
Combined Engagement
0
Total Likes
294,803
Total Retweets
58,961
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
0%
With Hashtags
100%
With @Mentions
40%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
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Key Insights & Takeaways
His tweets often focus on the political maneuvering within Pakistan, particularly involving key figures like Asif Ali Zardari and the ISI. He uses his platform to analyze the symbolism behind public events, such as the appearance of high-ranking officials. His content reflects a personal and critical view of Pakistani politics, often highlighting the influence of powerful individuals.
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 96,803
- + 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 @salmanmasood reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 96,803 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 410.6 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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