Faisal Islam
Econ Editor, BBC. Fin crisis book @theDefaultLine .. Newsnight. Host award-winning 2016 EUref TV interviews & 2017 GE debate. United ST.
397,972
Followers
11,126
Following
84,203
Tweets
287.5
Avg Engagement
5,718
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @faisalislam'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:2009-03-04
- Verification:No
- Location:London(head) Manchester(heart)
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,250
- Avg Likes per Tweet:106.3
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:181.2
- Followers Analyzed:50,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,250 tweetsHis tweets typically receive a high number of likes and retweets, indicating strong audience interaction. The content is both informative and timely, contributing to his engagement metrics.
106.3
Avg Likes/Tweet
181.2
Avg Retweets/Tweet
345,433
Total Likes
588,912
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
35
Median Likes
12
Median Retweets
122
75th Percentile
154,187
Top Tweet
0.72
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
15.4%
Original
68.2%
Replies
9.8%
Retweets
6.7%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.2%
With Media
45.0%
With Links
4.9%
With #Tags
25.7%
With @Mentions
4.3%
With Emojis
197
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Conversational
Engages heavily in discussions
4.44
Reply/Original Ratio
0.69
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Somewhat Bursty
Occasional posting spikes
84.9%
Weekday Posts
15.1%
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 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 317 retweets (10% 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 followersHis audience includes interested readers in economics and politics, as well as those following current events and global news. The audience is likely to be well-informed and engaged with international affairs.
Average
Audience Quality
26.1%
Suspicion Index
33.6%
Low-Quality %
39
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
46.7%
Empty Bio
28.2%
<10 Tweets
13.1%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
53.2%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
88.1%
No URL
20.4%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
64,364,828
Total Potential Reach
39
Median Follower Reach
207
75th Percentile Reach
8.8%
>1K followers
1.1%
>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).
52.9%
Creators
26,442 accounts
18.9%
Consumers
9,464 accounts
28.2%
Dormant
14,094 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):
1,444
Verified Followers
1.43% of total
12,192
Protected Accounts
12.07% of total
7 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 | 14,104,040 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @rahulkanwal | 4,471,642 | Journalist | News, Director, Anchor |
| @Hadithoftheday | 2,720,090 | Inspirational Speaker | space travel, tennis, cooking |
| @Carra23 | 2,192,442 | Football Pundit | Football, TV punditry, Charity |
| @scott_mills | 1,265,659 | Radio Host | Entertainment, Music, Radio |
| @RexChapman | 1,255,014 | Commentator | Basketball, Horse racing, Commentary |
| @ossoff | 1,206,433 | Politician | politics, Georgia, Senate |
| @DalrympleWill | 1,198,522 | Historian | History, Photography, Writing |
| @JohnCassonUK | 1,013,000 | National Leader | LArcheUK, COYH, RedSox |
| @KeithOlbermann | 996,239 | Commentator | Politics, Sports, Commentary |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
57,517
Followers With Bio
43,481
Followers Without Bio
56.95%
% With Bio
43.05%
% 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 analyzed275,841
Combined Engagement
14,247
Total Likes
261,594
Total Retweets
55,168
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
0%
With Hashtags
80%
With @Mentions
40%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
RT @paddingtonbear: Thank you Ma’am, for everything.
RT @Alan_McGuinness: My son has lived through four chancellors, three home secretaries, two prime ministers and two monarchs. He's four mo…
RT @BBCSteveR: Absolutely astonishing. During Russian Channel 1’s evening news broadcast, a woman ran onto the set with a sign: “No war…Don…
RT @CarterCenter: https://t.co/1auzIG0yqy https://t.co/JJQMWgg8DW
NEW OBR confirms on record my story from 9 days ago that it prepared a draft forecast for new Chancellor waiting for him on first day at Treasury 6th September, and that an offer for a legally compliant forecast to accompany the mini-budget was rejected. https://t.co/irk5t8qh55
Key Insights & Takeaways
He often shares insider information and official confirmations of events, such as the OBR's draft forecast. He highlights unusual and impactful real-world events, like port closures and fan activities. He blends personal experiences with broader news, offering a unique perspective on global issues.
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 397,972
- + 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 @faisalislam reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 397,972 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 287.5 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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