Meg Kinnard

Meg Kinnard

@MegKinnardAP

National politics reporter for @AP covering 2024. Formerly at @NationalJournal. @GeorgetownSFS and @UNC alumna. Proud Tennessean & South Carolinian. #BeatCancer

South Carolina, USA https://www.megkinnard.com/ Joined 2008-12-04 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

59,906

Followers

2,227

Following

38,066

Tweets

219.2

Avg Engagement

1,076

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @MegKinnardAP'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:2008-12-04
  • Verification:No
  • Location:South Carolina, USA

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,245
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:177.0
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:42.2
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,245 tweets

Her tweets typically receive high engagement, averaging 32,730 likes and 2,029 retweets. The personal and emotional nature of her posts drives significant interaction.

177.0

Avg Likes/Tweet

42.2

Avg Retweets/Tweet

574,258

Total Likes

137,019

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

7

Median Likes

1

Median Retweets

41

75th Percentile

102,098

Top Tweet

3.66

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

24.8%

Original

66.3%

Replies

4.4%

Retweets

4.4%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

1.3%

With Media

54.4%

With Links

6.1%

With #Tags

68.6%

With @Mentions

25.2%

With Emojis

174

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Conversational

Engages heavily in discussions

2.67

Reply/Original Ratio

1.01

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

79.8%

Weekday Posts

20.2%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#apracecall (50) #beatcancer (46) #election2022 (39) #sc01 (20) #southcarolina (16) #sc07 (7) #hurricaneian (7) #gapol (5) #endcancer (4) #georgia (4)

Most Mentioned

@ap (95) @nikkihaley (82) @henrymcmaster (60) @senatortimscott (59) @mdandersonnews (52) @megkinnardap (48) @lindseygrahamsc (48) @whipclyburn (48) @jscollinsap (44) @maayanschechter (36)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,245 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 805 (25%)
Replies 2,153 (66%)
Retweets 143 (4%)
Quote Tweets 144 (4%)

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 143 retweets (4% 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 3,245 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 10,000 followers

Her audience includes political enthusiasts, news consumers, and individuals interested in health advocacy. Her personal cancer journey resonates with those facing similar challenges.

Average

Audience Quality

22.8%

Suspicion Index

19.9%

Low-Quality %

162

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

31.9%

Empty Bio

12.4%

<10 Tweets

33.4%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

39.2%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

80.7%

No URL

7.8%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

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

47,366,856

Total Potential Reach

162

Median Follower Reach

634

75th Percentile Reach

18.2%

>1K followers

3.2%

>10K followers

0.8%

>50K followers

0.5%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

73.2%

Creators

7,318 accounts

14.4%

Consumers

1,440 accounts

12.4%

Dormant

1,242 accounts

267

Verified Followers

2.67% of total

14.5%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.15

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):

Washington, DC (205) United States (194) South Carolina, USA (178) Charleston, SC (111) Columbia, SC (87) USA (77) New York, NY (62) Greenville, SC (57) Atlanta, GA (53) South Carolina (51)

267

Verified Followers

2.67% of total

1,220

Protected Accounts

12.2% 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 14,075,917 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@Panthers 3,065,522 Sports Team Football, Carolina, Dancing
@gtconway3d 2,226,047 Lawyer Lawyer, Columnist, Corgi
@tedlieu 1,658,135 Politician Family, USAF, Congress
@SinghLions 1,327,257 Restaurateur Food, Travel, Influencer
@BeschlossDC 848,011 Historian Presidential history, NBC News, Fireside History
@kasie 620,709 Journalist Mom, baseball fan, Corvette
@OccupyDemocrats 572,058 Political Activist Progressive, Grassroots, Politics
@IamMzilikazi 553,927 Musician Pan-African music, Album, Rise
@KristySwansonXO 499,437 Actress God, Proud Mama, Happy Wife

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

love (400) mom (343) lover (271) life (263) husband (256) former (255) proud (237) news (235) alum (227) father (218)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#blm (59) #resist (48) #maga (28) #blacklivesmatter (24) #voteblue (20) #fbr (17) #2a (15) #1 (12) #bluecrew (12) #resistance (12)

6,808

Followers With Bio

3,192

Followers Without Bio

68.08%

% With Bio

31.92%

% 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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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,245 analyzed

275,371

Combined Engagement

264,993

Total Likes

10,378

Total Retweets

55,074

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

0%

With Hashtags

20%

With @Mentions

40%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Politics Health Advocacy Personal Storytelling
Meg Kinnard
@MegKinnardAP

When I was first diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer earlier this year, I said that I had every intention of rolling into 2022 cancer-free. This morning, I found out that I beat my goal by a couple of months. NO👏 EVIDENCE 👏OF 👏 DISEASE. That's it. That's the tweet. ❤️ https:

2021-10-20
Retweets: 2,392 Likes: 99,706 Engagement: 102,098
Meg Kinnard
@MegKinnardAP

Last meal around our dinner table until November. Driving to TX tomorrow. Double mastectomy on Friday, recovery, then 2 months of radiation. The hardest part of this cancer battle is leaving my children for 3 months. But it's worth it compared to leaving them forever. (1/3)

2021-08-08
Retweets: 1,750 Likes: 62,973 Engagement: 64,723
Meg Kinnard
@MegKinnardAP

New: On a call with reporters just now, @WhipClyburn says ex-President Bush told him he’s “the savior” because of his role in helping Biden win the Democratic nomination. Clyburn says Bush went on to call Biden “the only one who could have defeated the incumbent president.”

2021-01-20
Retweets: 4,943 Likes: 34,429 Engagement: 39,372
Meg Kinnard
@MegKinnardAP

NEWS: My main tumor has shrunk, my PET scans are clear of any additional disease, and I'm moving to Houston for the next few months to send this cancer straight back to Hell where it belongs. Thank you to all who have prayed for this/encouraged me! ❤️ https://t.co/pGvfpagILX

2021-07-28
Retweets: 593 Likes: 37,392 Engagement: 37,985
Meg Kinnard
@MegKinnardAP

This is my last medical update for a while. My surgery was a success. I only had to lose both breasts, 64 lymph nodes and half of my chest cavity - but I'm alive! 🙌 I remain in Houston while I recover and I start radiation in 2 weeks. Monday, I am coming off of medical leave ...

2021-08-28
Retweets: 700 Likes: 30,493 Engagement: 31,193

Key Insights & Takeaways

Her personal cancer journey is a major driver of engagement and connection with her audience. She uses her platform to blend professional reporting with personal advocacy, creating a unique narrative. Her transition to Houston for treatment highlights her commitment to both her health and her professional responsibilities.

Strengths

  • + Strong engagement rates above platform average
  • + Established follower base of 59,906
  • + 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 @MegKinnardAP reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 59,906 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 219.2 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