Josh Lederman

Josh Lederman

@JoshNBCNews

Foreign Correspondent @NBCNews • Recovering White House reporter • Lover of fountain soda & overcast weather • AZ native • https://www.facebook.com/unsupportedbrowser

London, England https://www.nbcnews.com Joined 2009-03-12 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

78,984

Followers

4,201

Following

49,628

Tweets

347.3

Avg Engagement

1,853

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @JoshNBCNews'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:2009-03-12
  • Verification:No
  • Location:London, England

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,222
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:141.2
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:206.1
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,222 tweets

His tweets receive a high average number of likes and retweets, indicating strong audience interaction. The engagement suggests his content is both informative and timely.

141.2

Avg Likes/Tweet

206.1

Avg Retweets/Tweet

454,990

Total Likes

663,988

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

4

Median Likes

9

Median Retweets

62

75th Percentile

83,439

Top Tweet

4.4

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

43.7%

Original

7.4%

Replies

41.1%

Retweets

7.8%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.6%

With Media

57.5%

With Links

5.7%

With #Tags

70.0%

With @Mentions

1.1%

With Emojis

169

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.17

Reply/Original Ratio

0.19

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

78.1%

Weekday Posts

21.9%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#ukraine (14) #amrstaff (11) #mtpdaily (11) #sundaytoday (10) #morningnewsnow (10) #cop26 (7) #amr (6) #iran (6) #breaking (6) #havanasyndrome (5)

Most Mentioned

@nbcnews (384) @joshnbcnews (258) @msnbc (96) @nbcnightlynews (77) @todayshow (72) @ap (60) @kellyo (59) @nbcnewsnow (53) @mikememoli (51) @ckubenbc (50)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,222 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 1,408 (44%)
Replies 240 (7%)
Retweets 1,323 (41%)
Quote Tweets 251 (8%)

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 1,323 retweets (41% 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 3,222 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 news enthusiasts, political followers, and those interested in international affairs. The audience is likely engaged with current events and social issues.

Average

Audience Quality

25.2%

Suspicion Index

21.4%

Low-Quality %

156

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

34.0%

Empty Bio

13.3%

<10 Tweets

37.3%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

44.2%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

84.9%

No URL

8.8%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

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

54,128,677

Total Potential Reach

156

Median Follower Reach

597

75th Percentile Reach

18.1%

>1K followers

3.1%

>10K followers

0.8%

>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).

74.2%

Creators

7,417 accounts

12.5%

Consumers

1,249 accounts

13.3%

Dormant

1,334 accounts

155

Verified Followers

1.55% of total

12.9%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.12

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):

Washington, DC (191) United States (174) Los Angeles, CA (80) USA (75) New York, NY (68) Chicago, IL (59) London, England (55) California, USA (51) New York, USA (49) London (41)

155

Verified Followers

1.55% of total

1,282

Protected Accounts

12.82% 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 14,097,816 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@AOC 13,414,690 Politician politics, social justice, equality
@chucktodd 2,045,194 Journalist Politics, Journalism, Sports
@AVindman 846,909 Author Constitution, Veteran, Author
@NOH8Campaign 800,216 Activism equality, bullying, discrimination
@cryptomanran 713,583 Crypto Influencer Cryptocurrency, Investing, Blockchain
@JillWineBanks 609,329 Legal Analyst Watergate, Prosecutor, Podcasts
@BorowitzReport 533,168 Satirist satire, humor, politics
@Eugene_Robinson 456,415 Journalist Politics, Journalism, Author
@natsechobbyist 431,763 - -

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

love (328) mom (293) lover (258) news (237) retired (236) life (234) former (222) proud (187) opinions (182) politics (178)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#blm (95) #resist (95) #voteblue (53) #blacklivesmatter (30) #standwithukraine (28) #fbr (26) #nafo (26) #bluecrew (19) #lgbtq (17) #prochoice (16)

6,605

Followers With Bio

3,395

Followers Without Bio

66.05%

% With Bio

33.95%

% 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 3,222 analyzed

322,011

Combined Engagement

100,800

Total Likes

221,211

Total Retweets

64,402

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

0%

With Hashtags

60%

With @Mentions

20%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Politics International News Personal Anecdotes Social Issues Religion Current Events
Josh Lederman
@JoshNBCNews

RT @BrianneKohl: My 8yo daughter met a girl at summer camp last year named "Internet." I said no way, that can't be her name but my daughter has been adamant. For almost a year we've been having this discussion. ANTOINETTE. I just found out her name is Antoinette.

2022-03-18
Retweets: 83,439 Likes: 0 Engagement: 83,439
Josh Lederman
@JoshNBCNews

Ukraine’s ambassador to the US just told us that a Russian platoon from the 74th Motorized Brigade has surrendered to Ukraine’s forces. She says that the Russian troops apparently had been unaware they were being sent to kill Ukrainians. No confirmation yet from Russia’s military

2022-02-24
Retweets: 12,670 Likes: 55,260 Engagement: 67,930
Josh Lederman
@JoshNBCNews

RT @thevellimemer1: This dog is a visual representation of my phone distracting me from work https://t.co/HjzStNPUzP https://t.co/guQBRxU3mz

2022-03-13
Retweets: 64,527 Likes: 0 Engagement: 64,527
Josh Lederman
@JoshNBCNews

RT @kylegriffin1: Clarence Thomas writes, in a concurring opinion, that the Supreme Court should reconsider Griswold, Lawrence, and Obergefell — the rulings that now protect contraception, same-sex relationships, and same-sex marriage.

2022-06-24
Retweets: 55,931 Likes: 0 Engagement: 55,931
Josh Lederman
@JoshNBCNews

Huge news: The Mormon Church (LDS) has just announced its support for the Respect for Marriage Act, which would codify same-sex marriage in federal law. (1/2)

2022-11-15
Retweets: 4,644 Likes: 45,540 Engagement: 50,184

Key Insights & Takeaways

He frequently shares breaking news and significant political developments, which likely drive engagement. His personal anecdotes and experiences add a human element to his professional content. He covers a wide range of topics, from international conflicts to social issues, appealing to a broad audience.

Strengths

  • + Strong engagement rates above platform average
  • + Established follower base of 78,984
  • + 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 @JoshNBCNews reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 78,984 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 347.3 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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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