WFSB Channel 3
The official Twitter page for WFSB, Channel 3 Eyewitness News
240,501
Followers
674
Following
216,422
Tweets
45.8
Avg Engagement
1,237
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @WFSBnews'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:2009-04-05
- Verification:No
- Location:Rocky Hill, Connecticut
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,250
- Avg Likes per Tweet:4.4
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:41.5
- Followers Analyzed:50,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,250 tweetsThe account maintains moderate to high engagement with its tweets, as evidenced by the average likes and retweets. The content often includes links to further details, encouraging interaction.
4.4
Avg Likes/Tweet
41.5
Avg Retweets/Tweet
14,146
Total Likes
134,837
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
1
Median Likes
1
Median Retweets
6
75th Percentile
116,426
Top Tweet
0.19
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
63.7%
Original
0.5%
Replies
35.5%
Retweets
0.3%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
1.1%
With Media
67.5%
With Links
19.7%
With #Tags
38.3%
With @Mentions
8.9%
With Emojis
120
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.01
Reply/Original Ratio
0.01
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Somewhat Bursty
Occasional posting spikes
77.4%
Weekday Posts
22.6%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,250 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 1,155 retweets (36% 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 3,250 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 primarily consists of local residents and news consumers interested in real-time updates and breaking news. The account's content appeals to a broad demographic, including sports and crime enthusiasts.
Average
Audience Quality
34.5%
Suspicion Index
50.9%
Low-Quality %
3
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
59.4%
Empty Bio
53.3%
<10 Tweets
5.6%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
65.9%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
90.4%
No URL
42.4%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
36,024,638
Total Potential Reach
3
Median Follower Reach
31
75th Percentile Reach
2.9%
>1K followers
0.3%
>10K followers
0.1%
>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).
28.1%
Creators
14,070 accounts
18.5%
Consumers
9,259 accounts
53.3%
Dormant
26,671 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):
231
Verified Followers
0.23% of total
7,903
Protected Accounts
7.83% of total
6 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 | 14,100,471 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @zlj517 | 1,985,355 | Spokesman | Geopolitics, Diplomacy, Communication |
| @etnow | 1,944,385 | Entertainment | Entertainment, ET, News |
| @toddcarey | 1,685,270 | Musician | Music, Collaboration, Community |
| @SinghLions | 1,334,283 | Restaurateur | Food, Travel, Influencer |
| @funder | 1,106,924 | Journalist | Politics, Journalism, Music |
| @morningmika | 1,035,686 | - | - |
| @MikeyWax | 857,549 | Musician | music, singer-songwriter, new single |
| @NOH8Campaign | 801,184 | Activism | equality, bullying, discrimination |
| @fersch_4 | 780,990 | Sports Journalist | Sports, Chips, Email |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
31,195
Followers With Bio
69,798
Followers Without Bio
30.89%
% With Bio
69.11%
% 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 3,250 analyzed129,457
Combined Engagement
812
Total Likes
128,645
Total Retweets
25,891
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
40%
With Hashtags
60%
With @Mentions
80%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
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RT @BuffaloBills: A special message from our guy @HamlinIsland. ❤️💙 #LoveForDamar | #ForDamar https://t.co/YF28bzeLJA
RT @UConnMBB: Retweet if you’re HYPED! #Made4March https://t.co/3GUIaSrLYa
VIOLENT VIDEO: Rocky Hill police posted this video of young burglary suspects attacking a car owner. Story: https://t.co/xORnot88eN https://t.co/6Pfu2CxKCS
CHAMPIONS! The UConn men's basketball team has won its fifth national championship with a 76-59 victory over San Diego State. https://t.co/SeQ49uPyBI
Key Insights & Takeaways
The account frequently shares breaking news and crime-related videos, which likely drive higher engagement. It highlights major sports events, such as UConn's championship victories, to attract a wider audience. The use of hashtags and links to stories suggests a strategy to increase visibility and encourage user interaction.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 240,501
- + 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 @WFSBnews reveals an growing Twitter presence with 240,501 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 45.8 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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