Dave McMenamin
NBA reporter for @ESPN | Larry David gets me | Treat the game well and it will treat you well
319,860
Followers
2,619
Following
53,660
Tweets
1,161.1
Avg Engagement
6,734
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @mcten'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:2009-03-02
- Verification:No
- Location:Not specified
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,229
- Avg Likes per Tweet:537.1
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:624.0
- Followers Analyzed:50,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,229 tweetsThe average likes and retweets per tweet are high, indicating a highly engaged audience. The content is well-received and often shared, suggesting it resonates with followers.
537.1
Avg Likes/Tweet
624.0
Avg Retweets/Tweet
1,734,309
Total Likes
2,014,794
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
136
Median Likes
47
Median Retweets
879
75th Percentile
80,674
Top Tweet
3.63
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
56.2%
Original
5.4%
Replies
30.7%
Retweets
7.7%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.3%
With Media
35.2%
With Links
1.1%
With #Tags
36.0%
With @Mentions
1.8%
With Emojis
157
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.1
Reply/Original Ratio
0.25
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
74.8%
Weekday Posts
25.2%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,229 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 992 retweets (31% 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 3,229 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 followersThe audience is primarily interested in NBA news and analysis, with a focus on in-game events and player insights. They are likely sports enthusiasts and fans looking for real-time updates and exclusive content.
Average
Audience Quality
28.2%
Suspicion Index
34.6%
Low-Quality %
22
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
47.1%
Empty Bio
31.7%
<10 Tweets
10.3%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
63.0%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
90.9%
No URL
22.1%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
46,588,615
Total Potential Reach
22
Median Follower Reach
116
75th Percentile Reach
4.0%
>1K followers
0.6%
>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).
47.8%
Creators
23,895 accounts
20.5%
Consumers
10,263 accounts
31.7%
Dormant
15,842 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):
1,179
Verified Followers
1.17% of total
11,165
Protected Accounts
11.05% of total
5 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 | 14,102,401 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @AdamSchefter | 10,330,007 | Sports Journalist | NFL, Insider, Podcast |
| @Acosta | 2,278,397 | Journalist | Politics, Journalism, News |
| @ESPNDeportes | 2,181,468 | Sports Journalist | Sports, News, Updates |
| @ESPNStatsInfo | 1,779,193 | - | - |
| @JAYVERSACE | 1,646,529 | Entertainer | olorisa, obatalá, afrotunes |
| @SinghLions | 1,334,607 | Restaurateur | Food, Travel, Influencer |
| @arielhelwani | 1,329,894 | Journalist | MMA, Spotify, BTSport |
| @Espngreeny | 1,206,358 | Sports Commentator | Sports, Commentary, Analysis |
| @greggrunberg | 1,190,917 | Actor | ACTOR, WRITER, BANDS |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
56,537
Followers With Bio
44,461
Followers Without Bio
55.98%
% With Bio
44.02%
% 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 3,229 analyzed329,377
Combined Engagement
58,372
Total Likes
271,005
Total Retweets
65,875
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
0%
With Hashtags
80%
With @Mentions
60%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
RT @RealBillRussell: An announcement… https://t.co/KMJ7pG4R5Z
Shannon Sharpe spent halftime in the tunnel with security before returning to his seat for the third quarter. He granted ESPN a brief interview explaining what happened with the Grizzlies on his way to his seat: https://t.co/XZNw6sQhEG
RT @POTUS: Moments ago I spoke to Brittney Griner. She is safe. She is on a plane. She is on her way home. https://t.co/FmHgfzrcDT
RT @KingJames: Maybe It’s Me
RT @wojespn: The Brooklyn Nets are trading James Harden to the Philadelphia 76ers for Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, Andre Drummond and two first…
Key Insights & Takeaways
The content often highlights unique behind-the-scenes moments and player insights The tweets include actual television chyrons and game highlights, adding authenticity and real-time value The account frequently shares exclusive information from practices and player interactions
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 319,860
- + 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 @mcten reveals an exceptionally influential Twitter presence with 319,860 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 1,161.1 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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