Global Investigative Journalism Network

Global Investigative Journalism Network

@gijn

The global hub for investigative journalism, sharing resources, stories, events, and jobs. Find #GIJN's regional feeds, here: https://gijn.org/follow-gijn/

https://gijn.org/ Joined 2010-04-07 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

105,281

Followers

6,237

Following

42,075

Tweets

11.7

Avg Engagement

2,311

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @gijn'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:2010-04-07
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Not specified

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,248
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:7.3
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:4.4
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,248 tweets

The account has an average of 118 likes and 53 retweets per tweet, indicating moderate engagement. The verified status is low at 2.2%, suggesting a focus on organic growth and community interaction.

7.3

Avg Likes/Tweet

4.4

Avg Retweets/Tweet

23,759

Total Likes

14,137

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

5

Median Likes

3

Median Retweets

14

75th Percentile

394

Top Tweet

0.11

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Long Tail

Engagement Pattern

Mix of hits and regular posts

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Broadcaster

Primarily shares original content

73.5%

Original

25.1%

Replies

1.3%

Retweets

0.1%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

1.2%

With Media

99.1%

With Links

24.4%

With #Tags

84.9%

With @Mentions

21.8%

With Emojis

270

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Interactive

Balances broadcasting with conversation

0.34

Reply/Original Ratio

0.07

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Somewhat Bursty

Occasional posting spikes

87.9%

Weekday Posts

12.1%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#gijc23 (104) #datajournalism (36) #ddj (31) #ukraine (30) #ij4eu (27) #climatechange (24) #covid19 (21) #ai (16) #opensource (15) #climatecrisis (14)

Most Mentioned

@washingtonpost (75) @bellingcat (68) @risj_oxford (66) @nytimes (52) @occrp (50) @journoresource (47) @pulitzercenter (39) @rowanphilp (36) @earthjournalism (35) @pressfreedom (32)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,248 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 2,388 (74%)
Replies 815 (25%)
Retweets 42 (1%)
Quote Tweets 3 (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 42 retweets (1% 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 3,248 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 10,000 followers

The primary audience includes investigative journalists, reporters, and media professionals seeking tools and resources. The content also appeals to those interested in data journalism and digital storytelling.

Average

Audience Quality

22.0%

Suspicion Index

19.1%

Low-Quality %

130

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

27.0%

Empty Bio

17.1%

<10 Tweets

26.4%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

41.2%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

72.3%

No URL

11.3%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

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

47,375,647

Total Potential Reach

130

Median Follower Reach

540

75th Percentile Reach

16.5%

>1K followers

3.1%

>10K followers

0.8%

>50K followers

0.4%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

64.2%

Creators

6,425 accounts

18.6%

Consumers

1,860 accounts

17.1%

Dormant

1,715 accounts

216

Verified Followers

2.16% of total

23.9%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.14

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 (80) Nigeria (79) Nairobi, Kenya (70) India (64) London (60) Lagos, Nigeria (53) United States (45) Washington, DC (44) New Delhi, India (42) Islamabad, Pakistan (40)

216

Verified Followers

2.16% of total

883

Protected Accounts

8.83% 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 14,093,395 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@HamidMirPAK 8,079,470 Journalist Journalist, banned, bullets
@RobertAlai 1,876,031 Politician Tech, Politics, Auditing
@javerias 1,374,579 Journalist Photography, Journalism, Child Labour
@legitngnews 1,037,554 News Outlet politics, business, entertainment
@temponewsroom 986,321 Journalist news, magazine, Indonesia
@MabelLaraNews 855,058 Journalist Politics, International Relations, News
@KostasVaxevanis 537,078 Journalist journalism, activism, Greece
@olgatokariuk 415,339 - -
@EvanKirstel 347,074 Tech Influencer Tech, B2B, Social media

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

journalist (836) media (336) news (303) reporter (240) writer (236) journalism (222) editor (213) views (204) social (203) student (196)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#osint (21) #humanrights (15) #music (10) #ai (10) #journalist (9) #nafo (9) #politics (7) #resist (7) #journalism (7) #e (6)

7,301

Followers With Bio

2,699

Followers Without Bio

73.01%

% With Bio

26.99%

% 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 3,248 analyzed

1,184

Combined Engagement

399

Total Likes

785

Total Retweets

237

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

40%

With Hashtags

100%

With @Mentions

80%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Investigative Journalism Digital Tools Podcasting Data Journalism Collaborative Reporting Regional Journalism
Global Investigativ…
@gijn

RT @Shayan86: Screenshots of fake tweets are one of the most common and effective tactics used to mislead social media users. How can journalists check if a tweet screenshot is genuine or fake? Here's a simple guide by me for @gijn. https://t.co/PTMfqMCgtQ

2022-10-05
Retweets: 394 Likes: 0 Engagement: 394
Global Investigativ…
@gijn

A new, free @bellingcat tool that requires just an hour of tech-savvy set-up, allows you to preserve video from Telegram &amp; other social media channels in seconds, using nothing but the copy-paste function. Learn more about the latest reporting tools: https://t.co/xadrMh8XjO

2023-02-27
Retweets: 59 Likes: 159 Engagement: 218
Global Investigativ…
@gijn

Oct. 1, 2022 was a dark day for Indonesian football. A classic duel btw 2 clubs led to the deaths of 135 spectators &amp; 100s of injuries after a crowd-crush. Instead of relying on the govt probe, @narasitv conducted their own investigation. https://t.co/X8OE7kX0zr @aqfiazfan

2023-01-05
Retweets: 63 Likes: 135 Engagement: 198
Global Investigativ…
@gijn

RT @RSF_inter: #Greece🇬🇷: RSF expresses its full support for @POLITICOEurope correspondent @nstamouli facing a discredit attempt by government spokesman @joikonomou after her reporting on #PredatorGate. The authorities must stop exerting pressure on journalists of both Greek &amp

2022-08-26
Retweets: 194 Likes: 0 Engagement: 194
Global Investigativ…
@gijn

Today to honor the 30th anniversary of the @UN's #WorldPressFreedomDay, GIJN shares the stories of investigative journalists facing the biggest challenges &amp; threats around the world. 🧵Read more about these 7⃣ journalists from 🇵🇰, 🇵🇪, 🇷🇼, 🇱🇧, 🇰🇬, 🇲🇽, 🇪🇨. https://t.co/bExi6AG

2023-05-03
Retweets: 75 Likes: 105 Engagement: 180

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently highlights tools and guides from @bellingcat, emphasizing tech-savvy solutions for journalists. They share in-depth stories and podcasts that blend investigative reporting with narrative storytelling. The use of regional feeds suggests a strategic effort to engage with local journalism communities across the globe.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 105,281
  • + 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 @gijn reveals an growing Twitter presence with 105,281 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 11.7 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