Sharon Lerner
Reporter covering health & the environment @ProPublica. Formerly @TheIntercept. Tips always welcome : ) DM for Signal. [email protected]
12,041
Followers
4,582
Following
11,436
Tweets
373
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @fastlerner'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:2009-09-22
- Verification:No
- Location:Brooklyn
Data Summary
- Followers Analyzed:12,065
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Audience Demographics
Based on 12,065 followersHer followers are likely interested in health and environmental issues, possibly including journalists, activists, and informed citizens. The audience may also include professionals in related fields.
Good
Audience Quality
18.7%
Suspicion Index
11.4%
Low-Quality %
494
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
17.7%
Empty Bio
7.9%
<10 Tweets
40.7%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
23.2%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
58.0%
No URL
5.0%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
106,979,438
Total Potential Reach
494
Median Follower Reach
1,975
75th Percentile Reach
36.9%
>1K followers
7.8%
>10K followers
1.9%
>50K followers
0.9%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
83.3%
Creators
10,053 accounts
8.8%
Consumers
1,062 accounts
7.9%
Dormant
950 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):
337
Verified Followers
2.79% of total
1,151
Protected Accounts
9.54% of total
10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| @BernieSanders | 15,313,227 | Politician | Politics, Vermont, Socialism |
| @JohnCena | 14,171,963 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @6BillionPeople | 2,008,258 | - | - |
| @shwood | 1,485,139 | Magician | Magic, Comedy, Conventions |
| @joncoopertweets | 1,309,660 | Political Strategist | Politics, Fundraising, Campaigns |
| @soledadobrien | 1,299,700 | Journalist | working, mom, journalist |
| @thenation | 1,235,512 | Media | politics, debate, left-wing |
| @mrdannyglover | 1,171,870 | Actor | Actor, Director, Producer, Activism |
| @TheCooksCook | 1,120,140 | Culinary Entrepreneur | cooking, community, multimedia |
| @funder | 1,107,697 | Journalist | Politics, Journalism, Music |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
9,926
Followers With Bio
2,139
Followers Without Bio
82.27%
% With Bio
17.73%
% 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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Buy Tweets - from $15Key Insights & Takeaways
She maintains a professional and focused profile that aligns with her work at ProPublica. Her verified status suggests credibility and trust among her audience. She actively seeks tips and encourages direct communication through DMs.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 12,041
- + 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 @fastlerner reveals an growing Twitter presence with 12,041 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 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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