Vince Cable
Former MP for Twickenham; Leader of @LibDems 2017-19; Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills 2010-15.
160,967
Followers
3,664
Following
5,856
Tweets
849.6
Avg Engagement
1,969
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @vincecable'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: Macro Influencer (100K+)
- Account Age:2009-07-15
- Verification:No
- Location:United Kingdom
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,187
- Avg Likes per Tweet:287.4
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:562.2
- Followers Analyzed:50,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,187 tweetsHis tweets receive a high number of likes and retweets, indicating strong audience interaction. The engagement suggests his content resonates with a politically active audience.
287.4
Avg Likes/Tweet
562.2
Avg Retweets/Tweet
916,052
Total Likes
1,791,607
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
33
Median Likes
76
Median Retweets
700
75th Percentile
128,614
Top Tweet
5.28
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
48.8%
Original
3.3%
Replies
35.0%
Retweets
13.0%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.2%
With Media
45.1%
With Links
39.8%
With #Tags
70.9%
With @Mentions
0.9%
With Emojis
160
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.07
Reply/Original Ratio
0.37
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
80.3%
Weekday Posts
19.7%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,187 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 1,114 retweets (35% 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 3,187 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 50,000 followersHis followers are likely politically engaged individuals interested in UK politics and the Liberal Democrats. The audience includes supporters and critics of his political stances.
Average
Audience Quality
23.2%
Suspicion Index
24.7%
Low-Quality %
74
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
36.0%
Empty Bio
20.5%
<10 Tweets
20.1%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
45.5%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
83.9%
No URL
13.4%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
75,171,253
Total Potential Reach
74
Median Follower Reach
334
75th Percentile Reach
11.5%
>1K followers
1.2%
>10K followers
0.3%
>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).
61.7%
Creators
30,850 accounts
17.8%
Consumers
8,901 accounts
20.5%
Dormant
10,249 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):
362
Verified Followers
0.36% of total
9,069
Protected Accounts
8.98% of total
8 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 | 14,100,866 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @lilyallen | 5,109,562 | Singer | Music, Activism, Business |
| @wossy | 4,888,836 | TV Presenter | self-indulgent, Instagram, life |
| @AymanNour | 2,642,928 | Politician | Politics, Leadership, Presidential Candidate |
| @Elif_Safak | 1,651,611 | Author | Storytelling, Feminism, Human Rights |
| @Keir_Starmer | 1,408,577 | Politician | Politics, Law, Leadership |
| @SinghLions | 1,333,731 | Restaurateur | Food, Travel, Influencer |
| @JDaIey | 1,230,316 | - | - |
| @mrjamesob | 1,135,531 | Radio Host | Politics, Radio, Author |
| @FCDOGovUK | 1,077,385 | Diplomacy | International relations, Security, Poverty |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
54,716
Followers With Bio
46,282
Followers Without Bio
54.18%
% With Bio
45.82%
% 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 3,187 analyzed326,448
Combined Engagement
0
Total Likes
326,448
Total Retweets
65,290
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
0%
With Hashtags
100%
With @Mentions
0%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
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RT @BarackObama: If anyone had a right to question whether our democracy was worth redeeming, it was Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Because in…
RT @kenolin1: George Bush hesitated for 7 minutes on 9/11. It was his 1st year in office & he was with children. Donald Trump did nothing f…
RT @Ed_Miliband: 🤡
Key Insights & Takeaways
Cable frequently critiques Brexit and the UK's political leadership, emphasizing the need for mature political discourse. He highlights the Liberal Democrats' success in European elections, positioning them as a strong Remain force. His tweets often contrast the political approaches of different leaders, such as Corbyn and Johnson.
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 160,967
- + 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 @vincecable reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 160,967 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 849.6 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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