Gary Jacob
Sports reporter, The Times. Personal account and views are my own. Previous life mathematically analysing finance, pensions, breathing patterns and the heart.
56,299
Followers
1,336
Following
5,597
Tweets
36.8
Avg Engagement
665
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @garyjacob'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:2010-06-13
- Verification:No
- Location:Not specified
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,176
- Avg Likes per Tweet:19.2
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:17.5
- Followers Analyzed:10,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,176 tweetsHis tweets typically receive a high number of likes and retweets, indicating strong audience interaction. The engagement suggests his content is both informative and timely.
19.2
Avg Likes/Tweet
17.5
Avg Retweets/Tweet
61,043
Total Likes
55,687
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
0
Median Likes
1
Median Retweets
5
75th Percentile
13,384
Top Tweet
0.65
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
47.8%
Original
32.0%
Replies
18.5%
Retweets
1.7%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.2%
With Media
34.1%
With Links
6.5%
With #Tags
59.8%
With @Mentions
0.7%
With Emojis
120
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Interactive
Balances broadcasting with conversation
0.67
Reply/Original Ratio
0.09
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
73.7%
Weekday Posts
26.3%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,176 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 589 retweets (19% 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 3,176 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 10,000 followersHis audience primarily consists of football fans and sports enthusiasts interested in transfer news and player development. The content is tailored to those who follow English football closely.
Below Average
Audience Quality
37.5%
Suspicion Index
100.0%
Low-Quality %
63
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
100.0%
Empty Bio
100.0%
<10 Tweets
0.0%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
0.0%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
92.2%
No URL
100.0%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
27,717,412
Total Potential Reach
63
Median Follower Reach
235
75th Percentile Reach
6.8%
>1K followers
0.9%
>10K followers
0.3%
>50K followers
0.2%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
0.0%
Creators
0 accounts
0.0%
Consumers
0 accounts
100.0%
Dormant
10,000 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):
0
Verified Followers
0.0% of total
905
Protected Accounts
9.05% 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 | 14,096,683 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @UnitedStandMUFC | 2,079,419 | Fan Channel | Manchester United, Global Fanbase, Latest News |
| @utdreport | 1,487,199 | Sports News | Football, Manchester United, News |
| @gyaigyimii | 1,439,728 | Host | Business, Host, Space |
| @IAMFRIMPONG26 | 579,897 | Footballer | Arsenal, Wolves, Football |
| @Dannythefink | 420,107 | Columnist | Politics, Family, Writing |
| @Blue_Footy | 406,741 | Sports Journalist | Chelsea FC, News, Quotes |
| @nawaf__oga | 390,151 | Media | English Football, Football Organizations, Strategic Communication |
| @GeoffShreeves | 302,707 | Sports Reporter | Football, Soccer, Reporting |
| @TheAnfieldTalk | 297,205 | Sports News | Liverpool FC, news, opinions |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
6,057
Followers With Bio
3,943
Followers Without Bio
60.57%
% With Bio
39.43%
% 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 3,176 analyzed47,780
Combined Engagement
42,502
Total Likes
5,278
Total Retweets
9,556
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
0%
With Hashtags
0%
With @Mentions
100%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
Tottenham Hotspur agree £25m fee with Brighton for midfielder https://t.co/q8jHX9ZKjQ
Arsenal make bid for £50m-rated Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City https://t.co/c4IzKpwkA4
Arsenal youngster Ethan Nwaneri: We had to take him off the pitch aged ten – other kids couldn’t get the ball, says headmaster https://t.co/6XRkKCQxOM
Tottenham agree fee for Inter striker Lautaro Martínez also wanted by Arsenal https://t.co/NYkni1m4ig
Crystal Palace launch bid to permanently sign Conor Gallagher from Chelsea https://t.co/p2FNND2jOD
Key Insights & Takeaways
He frequently reports on high-profile football transfers, which likely drive engagement and follower interest. His coverage of youth players and their development adds a unique perspective to his content. He blends professional sports reporting with personal insights, making his account more relatable and engaging.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 56,299
- + 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 @garyjacob reveals an growing Twitter presence with 56,299 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 36.8 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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