Internews

Internews

@Internews

Internews is an int'l nonprofit supporting independent media worldwide. Newsletter 📥 https://internews.org/updates/the-leading-question/ Donate 🎁 https://internews.org/donate-2/

100+ Countries https://www.internews.org/ Joined 2008-11-07 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

79,756

Followers

41,997

Following

11,626

Tweets

10.6

Avg Engagement

1,066

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @Internews'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:2008-11-07
  • Verification:No
  • Location:100+ Countries

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,215
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:3.4
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:7.2
  • Followers Analyzed:9,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,215 tweets

The account maintains a steady level of engagement with an average of 56 likes and 44 retweets per tweet. Verified accounts make up a small percentage of the followers, indicating a broader, more diverse audience.

3.4

Avg Likes/Tweet

7.2

Avg Retweets/Tweet

10,883

Total Likes

23,101

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

1

Median Likes

3

Median Retweets

10

75th Percentile

4,695

Top Tweet

0.13

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Curator

Amplifies others content frequently

37.0%

Original

7.9%

Replies

44.9%

Retweets

10.3%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.7%

With Media

94.4%

With Links

61.9%

With #Tags

81.3%

With @Mentions

20.6%

With Emojis

241

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.21

Reply/Original Ratio

0.23

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

96.9%

Weekday Posts

3.1%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#covid19 (325) #mediadev (93) #commisaid (83) #ukraine (61) #informationsaveslives (61) #worldpressfreedomday (48) #summitfordemocracy (43) #journalists (39) #cop26 (39) #defendmediafreedom (39)

Most Mentioned

@internews (988) @earthjournalism (370) @internewsjeanne (227) @lpostcollective (114) @jodieginsberg (113) @filmaid (111) @internewshjn (101) @meeraselva1 (81) @usaid (65) @rightsduff (54)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,215 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 1,188 (37%)
Replies 253 (8%)
Retweets 1,443 (45%)
Quote Tweets 331 (10%)

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 1,443 retweets (45% 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 3,215 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 9,000 followers

The primary audience includes journalists, media organizations, and activists interested in press freedom and digital rights. Followers are likely engaged with global news and human rights issues.

Good

Audience Quality

18.4%

Suspicion Index

14.9%

Low-Quality %

214

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

19.2%

Empty Bio

17.4%

<10 Tweets

26.4%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

27.0%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

63.7%

No URL

10.6%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

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

47,299,657

Total Potential Reach

214

Median Follower Reach

972

75th Percentile Reach

24.5%

>1K followers

4.7%

>10K followers

1.1%

>50K followers

0.5%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

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

66.7%

Creators

6,003 accounts

15.9%

Consumers

1,428 accounts

17.4%

Dormant

1,569 accounts

153

Verified Followers

1.7% of total

29.3%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.25

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):

Nairobi, Kenya (99) London, England (90) Washington, DC (88) Afghanistan (84) London (60) New Delhi, India (55) Harare, Zimbabwe (50) India (49) Kenya (41) United States (34)

153

Verified Followers

1.7% of total

649

Protected Accounts

7.21% 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 14,097,922 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@goldenglobes 1,448,957 Awards Show Movies, Television, Awards
@KapilMishra_IND 1,445,974 Politician BJP, Hindu, Unity
@javerias 1,396,851 Journalist Photography, Journalism, Child Labour
@lamula 1,106,733 Journalist periodismo, noticias, actualidad
@edwyplenel 1,072,982 Journaliste Journalism, Media, Activism
@liliandaoud 673,436 Journalist broadcast journalism, Alaraby TV, news
@gofundme 623,735 Fundraiser Charity, Giving back, Style
@murtazasolangi 582,965 Journalist Journalism, Media, Politics
@KenRoth 567,282 Human Rights Human rights, advocacy, justice

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

journalist (965) media (520) views (334) digital (291) rights (285) news (267) fellow (255) human (237) journalism (236) social (225)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#journalist (22) #humanrights (18) #climatechange (16) #media (14) #environment (11) #climate (11) #democracy (9) #osint (8) #journalism (8) #health (8)

7,269

Followers With Bio

1,731

Followers Without Bio

80.77%

% With Bio

19.23%

% 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 3,215 analyzed

6,515

Combined Engagement

0

Total Likes

6,515

Total Retweets

1,303

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

80%

With Hashtags

100%

With @Mentions

60%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Press Freedom Digital Rights Media Support Human Rights Journalism International Collaboration
Internews
@Internews

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2020-02-02
Retweets: 4,695 Likes: 0 Engagement: 4,695
Internews
@Internews

RT @UNESCO: Today, as we mark #WorldPressFreedomDay, we want to acknowledge the tireless efforts of journalists around the world in bringing verified news to the public during these unprecedented times. Join us &amp; #ThankAJournalist in these ways for #WorldPressFreedomDay 👇 h

2020-05-03
Retweets: 535 Likes: 0 Engagement: 535
Internews
@Internews

RT @antonioguterres: Access to reliable information is more than just a basic human right – it can also be a matter of life and death. Maintaining independent, fact-based reporting is an essential global public good, critical to building a safer, healthier and greener future. ht

2021-04-30
Retweets: 488 Likes: 0 Engagement: 488
Internews
@Internews

RT @SecBlinken: Working together, we will stop corrupt actors from operating with impunity. @StateDept reaffirms our commitment to all those working to build transparency and accountability around the world. Congratulations to our 2021 Anticorruption Champions. #ACCA2021 https://

2021-12-20
Retweets: 466 Likes: 0 Engagement: 466
Internews
@Internews

RT @UNESCO: Happy #WorldRadioDay! Radio saves lives. 👐 Radio not only unites us, it accompanies us and entertains us. 🌏 Radio reaches more people around the world than any other medium. https://t.co/akrfa8bV27 https://t.co/gXxBRKZI2O

2023-02-13
Retweets: 331 Likes: 0 Engagement: 331

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently shares calls for applications and training opportunities, indicating a focus on capacity building. It collaborates with other organizations like the IWMF and TunnelBear, highlighting strategic partnerships. Content often ties into global events like World Press Freedom Day, showing a commitment to raising awareness on key issues.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 79,756
  • + 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 @Internews reveals an growing Twitter presence with 79,756 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 10.6 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