IEEE Spectrum
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152,993
Followers
3,704
Following
28,225
Tweets
51.8
Avg Engagement
3,382
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @IEEESpectrum'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:2008-08-12
- Verification:No
- Location:New York, NY
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,248
- Avg Likes per Tweet:12.3
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:39.5
- Followers Analyzed:50,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,248 tweetsThe account consistently receives a moderate to high level of engagement, with an average of 755 likes and 137 retweets per tweet. Verified accounts make up a small percentage, indicating a mix of personal and professional followers.
12.3
Avg Likes/Tweet
39.5
Avg Retweets/Tweet
40,066
Total Likes
128,271
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
8
Median Likes
5
Median Retweets
22
75th Percentile
92,907
Top Tweet
0.34
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
77.3%
Original
2.5%
Replies
20.1%
Retweets
0.1%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
1.0%
With Media
85.7%
With Links
28.1%
With #Tags
36.8%
With @Mentions
0.5%
With Emojis
160
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.03
Reply/Original Ratio
0.0
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
90.8%
Weekday Posts
9.2%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,248 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 653 retweets (20% 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 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 professionals, researchers, and enthusiasts in engineering, technology, and AI fields. The content is tailored to appeal to those interested in innovation, scientific research, and emerging technologies.
Average
Audience Quality
25.5%
Suspicion Index
26.8%
Low-Quality %
43
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
35.1%
Empty Bio
27.2%
<10 Tweets
17.6%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
52.6%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
76.2%
No URL
18.5%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
62,756,995
Total Potential Reach
43
Median Follower Reach
212
75th Percentile Reach
7.6%
>1K followers
1.1%
>10K followers
0.3%
>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).
50.6%
Creators
25,324 accounts
22.1%
Consumers
11,058 accounts
27.2%
Dormant
13,618 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):
811
Verified Followers
0.8% of total
11,922
Protected Accounts
11.8% of total
8 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 | 14,101,603 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @Selcuk | 2,684,665 | CTO/Teknoloji Lideri | Technology, Innovation, Aviation |
| @nokia | 2,093,748 | Technology | technology, phones, world |
| @michellemalkin | 2,036,568 | Commentator | Conservative, Author, Commentator |
| @6BillionPeople | 2,033,196 | - | - |
| @3M | 1,351,594 | Innovation | Innovation, Science, Impact |
| @soledadobrien | 1,317,896 | Journalist | working, mom, journalist |
| @LeBronJames | 1,009,064 | - | - |
| @balajis | 906,031 | Entrepreneur | Bitcoin, Immutable Money, Infinite Frontier |
| @WhatsTrending | 890,009 | News Outlet | DAILY, SOCIAL, NEWS |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
63,266
Followers With Bio
37,726
Followers Without Bio
62.64%
% With Bio
37.36%
% 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 3,248 analyzed104,422
Combined Engagement
5,801
Total Likes
98,621
Total Retweets
20,884
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
20%
With Hashtags
100%
With @Mentions
20%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
RT @NASAWebb: 👀 Sneak a peek at the deepest & sharpest infrared image of the early universe ever taken — all in a day’s work for the Webb t…
At a demo with live pigs, @elonmusk said that his company @Neuralink had built a self-contained neural implant that can transmit detailed brain activity without the aid of external hardware. “It’s like a Fitbit in your skull with tiny wires,” Musk said. https://t.co/95UO2mCXh9 ht
RT @NASAJPL: Safe & sound on the surface of Mars: the #MarsHelicopter, Ingenuity, has survived the first cold night on its own, a major mil…
RT @heydave7: August 19, 2021. This day goes down in history as when @elonmusk announced Tesla Bot at Tesla AI Day. We'll look back in 10…
RT @IEEESpectrum: At a demo with live pigs, @elonmusk said that his company @Neuralink had built a self-contained neural implant that can t…
Key Insights & Takeaways
The account frequently highlights major technological breakthroughs and innovations from leading companies and researchers. It emphasizes AI and neural interface technologies, showcasing developments like Neuralink and new AI research institutes. The content often includes links to detailed articles and videos, suggesting a focus on in-depth analysis and visual storytelling.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 152,993
- + 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 @IEEESpectrum reveals an growing Twitter presence with 152,993 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 51.8 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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