The Standard

The Standard

@EveningStandard

Official account of The Standard 📰 Follow our news account here 👉👉 https://twitter.com/standardnews

London, United Kingdom https://www.standard.co.uk/ Joined 2013-02-11 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

176,964

Followers

301

Following

275,611

Tweets

2.6

Avg Engagement

1,530

Listed

Yes

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @EveningStandard'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:2013-02-11
  • Verification:Yes
  • Location:London, United Kingdom

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,250
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:1.7
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:1.0
  • Followers Analyzed:50,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

The account maintains a steady engagement rate, though it is not exceptionally high. The average likes and retweets suggest a moderate level of interaction with its content.

1.7

Avg Likes/Tweet

1.0

Avg Retweets/Tweet

5,424

Total Likes

3,117

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

0

Median Likes

0

Median Retweets

2

75th Percentile

661

Top Tweet

0.01

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Broadcaster

Primarily shares original content

94.9%

Original

2.2%

Replies

2.8%

Retweets

0.2%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.6%

With Media

98.0%

With Links

12.3%

With #Tags

17.6%

With @Mentions

28.4%

With Emojis

154

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.02

Reply/Original Ratio

0.06

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Consistent

Regular posting cadence

87.4%

Weekday Posts

12.6%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#techsciencedaily (82) #theleaderpodcast (73) #guysanddolls (29) #howtobeaceo (25) #esstories (22) #frontpage (21) #escomment (13) #hamilton (12) #succession (11) #thestandardview (10)

Most Mentioned

@nickcurtis (69) @nancydurrant (69) @mrnickclark (59) @standardsport (54) @jackkessler1 (26) @matthewmodine (22) @marishawallace (19) @annemcelvoy (17) @ayeshahazarika (16) @gilesterera (16)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 3,085 (95%)
Replies 70 (2%)
Retweets 90 (3%)
Quote Tweets 5 (0%)

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 90 retweets (3% 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 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 50,000 followers

The audience likely includes news consumers, political observers, and individuals interested in UK current affairs. The content appeals to a broad demographic, with a focus on public policy and societal issues.

Average

Audience Quality

33.2%

Suspicion Index

40.0%

Low-Quality %

15

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

47.2%

Empty Bio

42.9%

<10 Tweets

16.3%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

66.6%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

87.1%

No URL

32.8%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

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

52,442,875

Total Potential Reach

15

Median Follower Reach

123

75th Percentile Reach

5.9%

>1K followers

0.8%

>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).

37.7%

Creators

18,852 accounts

19.4%

Consumers

9,714 accounts

42.9%

Dormant

21,434 accounts

338

Verified Followers

0.68% of total

7.7%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.05

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):

London, England (2,612) London (1,278) United Kingdom (632) England, United Kingdom (369) UK (211) London, UK (201) Lagos, Nigeria (172) United States (142) Kampala, Uganda (138) Nigeria (121)

620

Verified Followers

0.61% of total

11,094

Protected Accounts

10.98% 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 14,100,819 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@IanMcKellen 4,034,570 Actor acting, activism, theater
@saatchi_gallery 1,850,864 Art Gallery contemporary art, culture, London grads
@AbidSherAli 1,536,462 Politician Politics, Power, Leadership
@LondonFashionWk 1,233,734 Fashion Event Fashion, London, Events
@richardpbacon 1,218,437 Presenter BBC, LA, Instagram
@davidhaye 1,179,743 Boxer Boxing, Champion, Heavyweight
@SadiqKhan 1,153,411 Politician Politics, Environment, London
@HasanIsmaik 1,142,122 Entrepreneur writing, entrepreneurship, media
@followlasg 1,026,208 Government News, Updates, Activities

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

london (2,800) love (2,646) views (2,248) life (2,070) news (1,500) uk (1,438) music (1,403) world (1,339) lover (1,189) business (1,173)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#london (133) #fbpe (99) #travel (59) #mufc (55) #gtto (52) #blm (51) #pr (51) #tech (47) #mentalhealth (47) #blacklivesmatter (44)

58,896

Followers With Bio

42,099

Followers Without Bio

58.32%

% With Bio

41.68%

% 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 3,250 analyzed

1,485

Combined Engagement

966

Total Likes

519

Total Retweets

297

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

0%

With Hashtags

60%

With @Mentions

80%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Politics Public Policy Social Issues News Uk Current Affairs

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently shares news related to politics and public policy, indicating a focus on current events. It includes links to external content, suggesting a strategy to drive traffic to its website or other platforms. The tweets often highlight social and economic issues, which may resonate with a socially conscious audience.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 176,964
  • + 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 @EveningStandard reveals an growing Twitter presence with 176,964 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 2.6 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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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