Jonah Goldberg
Editor-in-Chief, @TheDispatch (https://thedispatch.com/), LAT columnist. AEI Fellow. Host Remnant Podcast. Majordomo for Zoë and Pippa.
360,266
Followers
1,369
Following
192,285
Tweets
369.3
Avg Engagement
5,774
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @JonahDispatch'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:2009-09-04
- Verification:No
- Location:Washington, DC
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,240
- Avg Likes per Tweet:156.0
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:213.2
- Followers Analyzed:50,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,240 tweetsDispatch's tweets receive a high number of likes and retweets on average, indicating strong audience interaction. Their content is often shared widely, especially when it includes personal or emotionally resonant elements.
156.0
Avg Likes/Tweet
213.2
Avg Retweets/Tweet
505,543
Total Likes
690,926
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
9
Median Likes
5
Median Retweets
253
75th Percentile
117,120
Top Tweet
1.03
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Viral Spikes
Engagement Pattern
Few posts get most engagement
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Mixed
Balanced content approach
23.5%
Original
28.5%
Replies
35.1%
Retweets
12.8%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.2%
With Media
47.6%
With Links
1.3%
With #Tags
64.8%
With @Mentions
1.3%
With Emojis
105
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Conversational
Engages heavily in discussions
1.21
Reply/Original Ratio
0.36
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Somewhat Bursty
Occasional posting spikes
73.7%
Weekday Posts
26.3%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,240 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 1,138 retweets (35% 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 3,240 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 followersTheir audience likely includes politically engaged individuals, readers of The Dispatch, and followers of LAT. They also attract attention through personal and emotional content.
Average
Audience Quality
26.6%
Suspicion Index
29.9%
Low-Quality %
48
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
43.4%
Empty Bio
23.3%
<10 Tweets
20.6%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
54.2%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
88.7%
No URL
16.3%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
79,027,366
Total Potential Reach
48
Median Follower Reach
255
75th Percentile Reach
10.3%
>1K followers
1.3%
>10K followers
0.4%
>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).
60.1%
Creators
30,049 accounts
16.6%
Consumers
8,314 accounts
23.3%
Dormant
11,637 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):
2,870
Verified Followers
2.87% of total
12,063
Protected Accounts
12.06% 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 | 14,103,747 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @jk_rowling | 14,029,562 | Writer | Writing, Author, Fiction |
| @JimGaffigan | 3,107,199 | Comedian | Comedy, Touring, Family |
| @benlandis | 2,849,712 | - | - |
| @RickWarren | 2,257,436 | Pastor | Faith, Purpose, Church |
| @janemarielynch | 1,738,558 | Actress | charity, donation, relief |
| @karaswisher | 1,490,838 | Journalist | Tech, Media, Podcasts |
| @SinghLions | 1,334,726 | Restaurateur | Food, Travel, Influencer |
| @andrewzimmern | 1,256,685 | Chef | Food, Travel, TV |
| @mmpadellan | 1,223,536 | Political Commentator | #BlueWave2022, #Feminist, #TheResistance |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
58,699
Followers With Bio
41,301
Followers Without Bio
58.7%
% With Bio
41.3%
% 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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Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,240 analyzed232,754
Combined Engagement
0
Total Likes
232,754
Total Retweets
46,551
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
0%
With Hashtags
100%
With @Mentions
80%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
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RT @Liz_Cheney: One lesson of Jan 6 is this: Trump’s lies, spread on TV & social media, provoked a violent attack on our Capitol. No respon…
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Key Insights & Takeaways
Their content often blends political commentary with personal reflections, which helps in building a connection with the audience. They frequently engage with current events and public figures, which drives interaction and shares. Personal stories and emotional content, such as birthday cards, are effective in increasing engagement and visibility.
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 360,266
- + 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 @JonahDispatch reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 360,266 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 369.3 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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