Glen McGregor
Print and broadcast journalist on Parliament Hill. Words at https://glenmcgregor.substack.com/. Contact: [email protected]
73,678
Followers
3,957
Following
37,189
Tweets
273.9
Avg Engagement
1,127
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @glen_mcgregor'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:2008-05-24
- Verification:No
- Location:Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,213
- Avg Likes per Tweet:162.6
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:111.3
- Followers Analyzed:10,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,213 tweetsHis tweets typically receive a high number of likes and retweets, indicating strong public interest. The engagement also reflects the polarizing nature of his content and the events he reports on.
162.6
Avg Likes/Tweet
111.3
Avg Retweets/Tweet
522,405
Total Likes
357,622
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
55
Median Likes
5
Median Retweets
149
75th Percentile
27,168
Top Tweet
3.72
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
13.2%
Original
69.9%
Replies
6.9%
Retweets
10.0%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
2.1%
With Media
27.5%
With Links
4.0%
With #Tags
23.2%
With @Mentions
0.5%
With Emojis
166
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Conversational
Engages heavily in discussions
5.28
Reply/Original Ratio
1.46
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
88.7%
Weekday Posts
11.3%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,213 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 221 retweets (7% 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 3,213 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 includes political enthusiasts, journalists, and individuals interested in social movements. The engagement suggests a mix of media professionals and politically active citizens.
Average
Audience Quality
22.8%
Suspicion Index
27.2%
Low-Quality %
69
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
39.5%
Empty Bio
21.3%
<10 Tweets
18.8%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
41.5%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
88.1%
No URL
14.8%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
27,017,350
Total Potential Reach
69
Median Follower Reach
333
75th Percentile Reach
11.4%
>1K followers
1.6%
>10K followers
0.5%
>50K followers
0.3%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
62.7%
Creators
6,267 accounts
16.0%
Consumers
1,601 accounts
21.3%
Dormant
2,132 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):
148
Verified Followers
1.48% of total
949
Protected Accounts
9.49% 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 | 14,096,833 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @CalvinHelin | 582,136 | Author | empowerment, responsibility, self-reliance |
| @IamMzilikazi | 553,037 | Musician | Pan-African music, Album, Rise |
| @zammit_marc | 385,731 | Filmmaker | Film, Acting, Producing |
| @garyhgoodridge | 363,207 | Fighter | UFC, Arm Wrestling, Mental Health |
| @davenewworld_2 | 289,299 | Reporter | Racism, Reporting, Media |
| @Terenceshen | 286,129 | YouTuber | YouTube, politics, current events |
| @GoogleExpertUK | 262,796 | SEO Expert | SEO, Cruise, Art |
| @MuseumWeek | 230,516 | Cultural Event | art, culture, heritage |
| @umairh | 228,759 | Entrepreneur | disco, sunlight, founder |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
6,048
Followers With Bio
3,952
Followers Without Bio
60.48%
% With Bio
39.52%
% 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 3,213 analyzed111,590
Combined Engagement
17,759
Total Likes
93,831
Total Retweets
22,318
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
0%
With Hashtags
80%
With @Mentions
100%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
RT @DICKS: https://t.co/TvOX7rNkkr
RT @travisakers: “It may be funny to you mother f*cker, but it’s not funny to me.” @BetoORourke did not hold back when a supporter of Greg Abbott laughed loudly as Beto discussed the mass shooting in Uvalde. https://t.co/ETJssUFZxS
Protest organizer Chris Barber taken into police custody on Albert Street, in the last hour. https://t.co/YiXtIyYNH0
RT @juanbuis: can't stop watching these guys who run around tokyo like they're in a video game https://t.co/KlqtJFtirT
RT @BBCBreaking: Liz Truss to resign as UK prime minister after 45 days in office https://t.co/WdW4QyHMyl
Key Insights & Takeaways
His tweets often highlight real-time events and personal experiences, providing a first-hand perspective on political and social issues. He frequently interacts with media outlets and public figures, which adds credibility and visibility to his reporting. The themes of protest, media coverage, and political activism are central to his content, reflecting current societal concerns.
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 73,678
- + 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 @glen_mcgregor reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 73,678 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 273.9 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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