Jim Gardner

Jim Gardner

@Jim_Gardner

For 44 years, I have anchored the 6 and 11 o'clock news on 6abc in Philadelphia. Eventually, I'll get it right. RT's are not endorsements.

N 40°1' 0'' / W 75°22' 0'' https://www.facebook.com/unsupportedbrowser Joined 2008-08-19 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

84,822

Followers

753

Following

19,945

Tweets

188.6

Avg Engagement

629

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @Jim_Gardner'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:2008-08-19
  • Verification:No
  • Location:N 40°1' 0'' / W 75°22' 0''

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,197
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:82.5
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:106.2
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,197 tweets

His tweets typically receive a high number of likes and retweets, indicating strong audience interaction. The engagement suggests a loyal and active following.

82.5

Avg Likes/Tweet

106.2

Avg Retweets/Tweet

263,625

Total Likes

339,369

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

8

Median Likes

1

Median Retweets

54

75th Percentile

91,601

Top Tweet

2.22

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Commentator

Adds perspective to others content

32.8%

Original

2.8%

Replies

4.3%

Retweets

60.2%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.2%

With Media

75.6%

With Links

26.2%

With #Tags

10.9%

With @Mentions

0.2%

With Emojis

125

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.08

Reply/Original Ratio

13.93

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

86.7%

Weekday Posts

13.3%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#coronabookclub (61) #phillies (47) #eagles (39) #soundbiteoftheday (36) #superbowlparade (20) #russiaprobe (19) #kavanaugh (17) #biden (15) #wordoftheday (14) #coronavirus (13)

Most Mentioned

@6abc (64) @jim_gardner (30) @duciswild (24) @jaketapper (9) @thehill (8) @cecilytynan (8) @sixers (7) @jamieapody (6) @cnn (5) @quintabrunson (4)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,197 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 1,048 (33%)
Replies 88 (3%)
Retweets 138 (4%)
Quote Tweets 1,923 (60%)

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 138 retweets (4% 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 3,197 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

His audience includes fellow journalists, media professionals, and residents of Philadelphia. They are interested in news, media trends, and local events.

Average

Audience Quality

26.9%

Suspicion Index

35.0%

Low-Quality %

28

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

49.1%

Empty Bio

29.6%

<10 Tweets

11.7%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

55.7%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

88.7%

No URL

20.9%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

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

26,278,306

Total Potential Reach

28

Median Follower Reach

148

75th Percentile Reach

5.7%

>1K followers

1.0%

>10K followers

0.3%

>50K followers

0.2%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

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

50.3%

Creators

5,034 accounts

20.1%

Consumers

2,008 accounts

29.6%

Dormant

2,958 accounts

104

Verified Followers

1.04% of total

7.0%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.08

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):

Philadelphia, PA (785) Pennsylvania, USA (190) New Jersey, USA (133) United States (129) Philadelphia (113) Philly (63) Delaware, USA (36) Washington, DC (33) South Jersey (32) USA (29)

104

Verified Followers

1.04% of total

1,164

Protected Accounts

11.64% 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 14,097,945 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@PFTompkins 1,214,855 Comedian TV, standup, improv
@accuweather 1,170,206 Weather forecasting weather, news, alerts
@NOH8Campaign 799,194 Activism equality, bullying, discrimination
@OccupyDemocrats 554,579 Political Activist Progressive, Grassroots, Politics
@THE_THEO_FORD 473,091 - -
@PhillyInquirer 448,452 News outlet local news, impactful journalism, Greater Philadelphia
@BrianKarem 389,745 Journalist Family, Journalism, Music
@EvanKirstel 347,853 Tech Influencer Tech, B2B, Social media
@eliehonig 293,201 Legal Analyst Law, Podcasting, Writing

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

sports (447) philly (428) love (333) life (247) mom (219) lover (178) philadelphia (169) phillies (169) eagles (165) husband (153)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#flyeaglesfly (78) #ringthebell (57) #brotherlylove (20) #phillies (20) #resist (18) #eagles (18) #blm (17) #blacklivesmatter (17) #fueledbyphilly (16) #1 (13)

5,085

Followers With Bio

4,915

Followers Without Bio

50.85%

% With Bio

49.15%

% 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 3,197 analyzed

216,547

Combined Engagement

0

Total Likes

216,547

Total Retweets

43,309

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

0%

With Hashtags

100%

With @Mentions

60%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Media Philadelphia Community Politics Education Social Media
Jim Gardner
@Jim_Gardner

RT @nhbrick: This is just plain wrong. How could you pull a trigger and shoot something as majestic as this animal. Trophy hunting should be banned worldwide. RT if you agree. https://t.co/XN1FQJsUlR

2018-05-30
Retweets: 91,601 Likes: 0 Engagement: 91,601
Jim Gardner
@Jim_Gardner

RT @tombrokaw: mr president, i've been a journalist 50 yrs. Never met one who didn't love USA. Many risk their lives reporting on US values. Cheap shot

2017-08-24
Retweets: 45,278 Likes: 0 Engagement: 45,278
Jim Gardner
@Jim_Gardner

RT @tichy_e: This morning in the UN Human Rights Council more than 140 diplomats refused to listen to Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov’s futile attempt to justify unacceptable military aggression. Watch them leave the Council Chamber. https://t.co/Syox5sTvaD

2022-03-01
Retweets: 28,504 Likes: 0 Engagement: 28,504
Jim Gardner
@Jim_Gardner

RT @business: BREAKING: China has concealed the extent of the coronavirus outbreak in its country, under-reporting both total cases and deaths, the U.S. intelligence community concluded in a classified report https://t.co/5tdbtMT158 https://t.co/vjtNw174SN

2020-04-02
Retweets: 25,766 Likes: 0 Engagement: 25,766
Jim Gardner
@Jim_Gardner

RT @MEPFuller: Look at the coronavirus protocols for pro athletes (tests every other day, temperature checks twice a day, group quarantining). Then look at the protocols for schools (handwashing, stay home if you’re sick). Imagine if we valued the lives of teachers the same as

2020-07-12
Retweets: 25,398 Likes: 0 Engagement: 25,398

Key Insights & Takeaways

He emphasizes the importance of proper ballot mailing procedures for voters in Philadelphia and across the state. He expresses personal grief over the loss of a native son, highlighting community mourning. He celebrates local talent and media success, such as the renewal of a popular TV show.

Strengths

  • + Strong engagement rates above platform average
  • + Established follower base of 84,822
  • + 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 @Jim_Gardner reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 84,822 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 188.6 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