I Love Manchester

I Love Manchester

@ILoveMCR

The iconic city brand and trusted symbol of civic pride adopted by Manchester people, championing community, culture and a better future #ILoveMCR

Greater Manchester, UK https://ilovemanchester.com/ Joined 2011-08-04 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

110,307

Followers

3,685

Following

113,404

Tweets

16.5

Avg Engagement

529

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @ILoveMCR'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:2011-08-04
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Greater Manchester, UK

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,204
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:10.9
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:5.6
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,204 tweets

The account has a consistent engagement rate with an average of 420 likes and 73 retweets per tweet. It effectively uses visuals and emotional storytelling to drive interaction.

10.9

Avg Likes/Tweet

5.6

Avg Retweets/Tweet

34,938

Total Likes

17,921

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

3

Median Likes

1

Median Retweets

10

75th Percentile

7,791

Top Tweet

0.15

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

85.7%

Original

4.4%

Replies

6.2%

Retweets

3.7%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

2.8%

With Media

96.4%

With Links

13.5%

With #Tags

55.8%

With @Mentions

70.5%

With Emojis

161

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.05

Reply/Original Ratio

0.59

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Somewhat Bursty

Occasional posting spikes

85.2%

Weekday Posts

14.8%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#ilovemcr (62) #manchester (51) #ilovemcrpeople (28) #gin (19) #ilovemcrpower (11) #fridayfeeling (7) #manchesterday (6) #mothersday (6) #manchesterhistory (6) #chinesenewyear2022 (6)

Most Mentioned

@palaceandopera (144) @the_lowry (133) @ilovemcr (119) @manc_wanderer (56) @theatlasbar (53) @thelowryhotel (48) @gnwmanchester (42) @liveinthehive21 (40) @mediacityuk (40) @garethmanc (38)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,204 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 2,746 (86%)
Replies 142 (4%)
Retweets 199 (6%)
Quote Tweets 117 (4%)

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 199 retweets (6% 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 3,204 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 audience is primarily residents of Manchester and people who identify with the city's culture and values. They are likely to be socially conscious and interested in community-driven initiatives.

Average

Audience Quality

33.9%

Suspicion Index

50.3%

Low-Quality %

6

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

56.3%

Empty Bio

54.9%

<10 Tweets

7.6%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

60.1%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

88.5%

No URL

44.4%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

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

4,316,294

Total Potential Reach

6

Median Follower Reach

62

75th Percentile Reach

3.8%

>1K followers

0.3%

>10K followers

0.1%

>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).

27.0%

Creators

2,699 accounts

18.1%

Consumers

1,809 accounts

54.9%

Dormant

5,492 accounts

49

Verified Followers

0.49% of total

5.4%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.07

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):

Manchester, England (798) Manchester (212) United Kingdom (138) England, United Kingdom (94) North West, England (81) Manchester, UK (54) London, England (50) Salford, England (49) UK (42) Stockport, England (35)

49

Verified Followers

0.49% of total

859

Protected Accounts

8.59% of total

3 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
@THE_THEO_FORD 472,425 - -
@IAMartin_ 408,807 Activist Activism, Humanitarianism, Public-spirited
@MaggieHeroDog 408,589 Service Dog Golf, Music, Service Dogs
@BillionMagazine 246,739 Luxury Sales Jets, Yachts, Supercars
@kwekuedilson 135,243 - -
@FlakPhoto 127,258 Photographer Media, Picture, Jazz
@MelissaOnline 122,210 Entrepreneur Entrepreneurship, Coffee, Action
@ChrisMattCook 114,528 Actor Acting, Drumming, Collecting
@ahmedhankir 101,882 Psychiatrist Mental health, Stigma reduction, Storytelling
@HateNewbuild 98,895 Critique Pictures, commentary, shaming

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

manchester (370) love (232) life (176) music (162) uk (112) views (111) business (92) united (90) city (87) world (85)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#manchester (21) #glazersout (14) #mufc (11) #gtto (6) #fbpe (5) #marketing (5) #mcfc (4) #bitcoin (4) #nurse (4) #1 (4)

4,370

Followers With Bio

5,630

Followers Without Bio

43.7%

% With Bio

56.3%

% 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 3,204 analyzed

12,764

Combined Engagement

2,352

Total Likes

10,412

Total Retweets

2,553

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

20%

With Media

20%

With Hashtags

40%

With @Mentions

100%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Community Remembrance Civic Pride Social Solidarity Cultural Identity

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account focuses on significant historical events and social issues, which resonate deeply with its audience. It uses visuals and personal stories to enhance emotional connection and engagement. The content is often tied to community values, reinforcing a sense of belonging and shared identity.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 110,307
  • + 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 @ILoveMCR reveals an growing Twitter presence with 110,307 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 16.5 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