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173,892
Followers
3,181
Following
74,354
Tweets
5.3
Avg Engagement
3,001
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @geekwire'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:2011-02-22
- Verification:No
- Location:Seattle
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,205
- Avg Likes per Tweet:3.8
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:1.5
- Followers Analyzed:50,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,205 tweetsThe account has moderate engagement with an average of 142 likes and 33 retweets per tweet. The engagement rate suggests a focused and interested audience that interacts with the content regularly.
3.8
Avg Likes/Tweet
1.5
Avg Retweets/Tweet
12,218
Total Likes
4,885
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
2
Median Likes
1
Median Retweets
6
75th Percentile
715
Top Tweet
0.03
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
96.7%
Original
0.4%
Replies
2.7%
Retweets
0.2%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.7%
With Media
97.8%
With Links
25.2%
With #Tags
23.7%
With @Mentions
0.1%
With Emojis
139
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.0
Reply/Original Ratio
0.08
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Somewhat Bursty
Occasional posting spikes
90.0%
Weekday Posts
10.0%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,205 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 86 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 3,205 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 primary audience includes tech professionals, startup founders, and health tech enthusiasts. The content also appeals to general tech followers interested in industry trends and innovations.
Average
Audience Quality
27.7%
Suspicion Index
30.6%
Low-Quality %
21
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
40.4%
Empty Bio
31.1%
<10 Tweets
12.1%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
63.3%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
83.2%
No URL
20.7%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
58,564,122
Total Potential Reach
21
Median Follower Reach
110
75th Percentile Reach
5.3%
>1K followers
0.9%
>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).
44.5%
Creators
22,244 accounts
24.4%
Consumers
12,201 accounts
31.1%
Dormant
15,555 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):
2,321
Verified Followers
2.3% of total
12,316
Protected Accounts
12.19% 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 | 14,100,528 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @IvankaTrump | 10,511,972 | Advisor | Family, Advisor, Entrepreneurship |
| @justinsuntron | 3,452,497 | Entrepreneur | Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, Technology |
| @megynkelly | 2,742,429 | Journalist | Family, Journalism, Love |
| @SirKunt | 2,252,162 | - | - |
| @awscloud | 2,155,365 | Cloud Computing | Cloud computing, technology, support |
| @chamath | 1,661,911 | CEO | Investing, Space, Basketball |
| @JCrossover | 1,651,078 | Basketball Player | Basketball, Identity, Love |
| @SaraCarterDC | 1,506,580 | Journalist | Investigative journalism, National security, Conservative politics |
| @KapilMishra_IND | 1,411,483 | Politician | BJP, Hindu, Unity |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
61,436
Followers With Bio
39,558
Followers Without Bio
60.83%
% With Bio
39.17%
% 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 3,205 analyzed1,338
Combined Engagement
1,093
Total Likes
245
Total Retweets
268
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
80%
With Hashtags
100%
With @Mentions
100%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
#Microsoft to end non-competes for all but senior execs, drop NDAs from employee settlements, disclose #salary ranges, launch #civilrights audit https://t.co/YAKubamcqi by @toddbishop
#NFL star @Bwagz is helping kids get the tech exposure that shaped his life outside of #football. @kslosh caught up with him to discuss that & more, including what he misses about #Seattle. https://t.co/rbQftZtsBF
.@PhaseGenomics just got $5.5M from @gatesfoundation & @NIH to catalog the viruses that infect bacteria. The resulting database could be used to develop new therapeutics & build a surveillance system to detect & respond to microbial threats. https://t.co/QBkX3XD2TF #b
Silicon Valley heavyweight @a16z led a $40M round for @IrreverentLabs & its #blockchain-based fighting game that pits chicken-esque fighters against each other (@mechafightclub). https://t.co/439xOYSfTZ #BlockchainGaming #Mechaholics
.@ChrisSembroski was 1 of 4 citizen astronauts on the @inspiration4x mission. We spoke to him about how he found out he was getting a free trip to orbit, what he experienced during the mission & what he expects from his next adventure: https://t.co/bthNsDnA9w https://t.co/ukf
Key Insights & Takeaways
The account frequently covers major tech companies like Amazon and Microsoft, highlighting their policy changes and innovations. It also emphasizes storytelling through features on individuals like NFL star Bwagz, showing a blend of tech and personal narratives. Collaborations with organizations like the Gates Foundation and NIH indicate a focus on impactful and research-driven content.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 173,892
- + 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 @geekwire reveals an growing Twitter presence with 173,892 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 5.3 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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