Josh Riley
5th generation Upstate NYer. U-E Tiger ‘99. Husband. Dad. Attorney. Democrat running for Congress in #NY19. Text JOSH to 30343.
49,557
Followers
481
Following
2,052
Tweets
239.2
Avg Engagement
124
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @JoshRileyUE'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:2011-08-23
- Verification:No
- Location:From Endicott, NY
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:1,692
- Avg Likes per Tweet:167.6
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:71.5
- Followers Analyzed:9,998
Engagement Analysis
Based on 1,692 tweetsRiley's tweets receive high engagement, with an average of 9,767 likes and 3,561 retweets per post, indicating strong public interest in his messages. His focus on personal narratives and policy challenges likely drives this level of interaction.
167.6
Avg Likes/Tweet
71.5
Avg Retweets/Tweet
283,644
Total Likes
121,023
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
52
Median Likes
17
Median Retweets
165
75th Percentile
17,548
Top Tweet
4.83
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
74.6%
Original
15.5%
Replies
4.6%
Retweets
5.4%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.0%
With Media
57.2%
With Links
28.3%
With #Tags
21.9%
With @Mentions
5.7%
With Emojis
191
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.21
Reply/Original Ratio
1.18
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Somewhat Bursty
Occasional posting spikes
79.4%
Weekday Posts
20.6%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 1,692 tweetsContent Type Distribution
Content Breakdown
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 77 retweets (5% 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 1,692 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 9,998 followersHis followers are likely politically engaged individuals in Upstate New York, particularly those interested in healthcare, social justice, and progressive politics. The audience values authenticity and personal stories, especially from candidates with legal and community backgrounds.
Below Average
Audience Quality
37.5%
Suspicion Index
100.0%
Low-Quality %
331
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
100.0%
Empty Bio
100.0%
<10 Tweets
0.0%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
0.0%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
87.7%
No URL
100.0%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
30,035,045
Total Potential Reach
331
Median Follower Reach
1,378
75th Percentile Reach
30.3%
>1K followers
3.8%
>10K followers
0.7%
>50K followers
0.4%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
0.0%
Creators
0 accounts
0.0%
Consumers
0 accounts
100.0%
Dormant
9,998 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):
0
Verified Followers
0.0% of total
775
Protected Accounts
7.75% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| @tedlieu | 1,654,309 | Politician | Family, USAF, Congress |
| @alfranken | 1,205,110 | Politician | Politics, Minnesota, Democrat |
| @MeidasTouch | 1,094,816 | Political Content Creator | Politics, Videos, Truth |
| @CalltoActivism | 1,039,908 | Activist | politics, memes, engagement |
| @DrEricDing | 772,586 | Epidemiologist | Epidemiology, Health, Whistleblower |
| @glennkirschner2 | 727,243 | Legal Analyst | Law, Justice, Politics |
| @TheDemCoalition | 520,026 | Political Activist | #TheResistance, #ImpeachmentTaskForce, Dems |
| @EvanKirstel | 350,313 | Tech Influencer | Tech, B2B, Social media |
| @AaronParnas | 299,364 | Attorney | Law, Miami, Activism |
| @thomaspower | 286,088 | Entrepreneur | AI, Bitcoin, Climate |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
7,408
Followers With Bio
2,592
Followers Without Bio
74.08%
% With Bio
25.92%
% 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 1,692 analyzed79,497
Combined Engagement
59,923
Total Likes
19,574
Total Retweets
15,899
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
0%
With Hashtags
0%
With @Mentions
0%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
Please RT this. I’m Josh Riley. I fought Trump & his racist Muslim Ban in federal court. Now I’m running for Congress. We have 30K followers. We need to get to 35k. Please RT & follow my account if you agree we need Democrats with a track record of fighting back.
I challenged Donald Trump’s Muslim Ban in federal court. If I’m elected, November 8th will not be a good day for Trump. I currently have 11,000 followers. Can you RT to help us get to 15,000 and power this campaign to victory?
After law school, I had offers to work on Wall Street. I chose a different path and went to work for low-income kids who needed access to healthcare. Wall Street doesn’t need another vote in Congress. But working families do. I have 38K followers, can you help me get to 40,000?
After law school, I had offers to work on Wall Street. I chose a different path and went to work for low-income kids who needed access to healthcare. Wall Street doesn’t need another vote in Congress. But working families do. I have 19K followers, can you help me get to 25,000?
Election Day should be a federal holiday. No one should lose a penny of income to exercise their right to vote.
Key Insights & Takeaways
Riley emphasizes his legal background and commitment to public service, which resonates with his audience. He highlights his opposition to policies like the Muslim Ban, aligning with progressive values. His personal story of choosing public service over Wall Street helps humanize his political platform.
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 49,557
- + 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 @JoshRileyUE reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 49,557 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 239.2 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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