Jerry Palm

Jerry Palm

@jppalmCBS

Resident sports geek at CBS Sports. Band geek too (bass clarinet), once upon a time. Four-year “All-American” at Purdue

The Region https://www.cbssports.com/writers/jerry-palm/ Joined 2008-12-15 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

50,448

Followers

790

Following

61,220

Tweets

98.8

Avg Engagement

1,481

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @jppalmCBS'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:2008-12-15
  • Verification:No
  • Location:The Region

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,247
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:9.6
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:89.2
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,247 tweets

His tweets typically receive a moderate to high number of likes, indicating a loyal and engaged following. Retweets are relatively low, suggesting that while his content is well-received, it may not always go viral.

9.6

Avg Likes/Tweet

89.2

Avg Retweets/Tweet

31,233

Total Likes

289,672

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

1

Median Likes

1

Median Retweets

18

75th Percentile

44,615

Top Tweet

1.96

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

24.1%

Original

23.6%

Replies

33.0%

Retweets

19.2%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.1%

With Media

50.3%

With Links

6.1%

With #Tags

59.2%

With @Mentions

5.4%

With Emojis

121

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Interactive

Balances broadcasting with conversation

0.98

Reply/Original Ratio

0.58

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

65.4%

Weekday Posts

34.6%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#purdue (28) #boilerup (12) #marchmadness (7) #1 (7) #cfbplayoff (5) #nfldraft (4) #iubb (4) #aamb (4) #sjubb (4) #sweet16 (3)

Most Mentioned

@jppalmcbs (202) @barrettsallee (129) @greg_gaston (65) @boilerball (63) @tomfornelli (57) @mattnorlander (49) @damichaelc (37) @garyparrishcbs (33) @dennisdoddcbs (31) @cbssports (27)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,247 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 784 (24%)
Replies 767 (24%)
Retweets 1,072 (33%)
Quote Tweets 624 (19%)

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 1,072 retweets (33% 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 3,247 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 primarily consists of sports enthusiasts, particularly college football and basketball fans, who appreciate his witty and knowledgeable take on the games. The audience also enjoys his lighthearted musings about music and personal experiences.

Below Average

Audience Quality

37.5%

Suspicion Index

100.0%

Low-Quality %

89

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)

86.7%

No URL

100.0%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

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

29,645,151

Total Potential Reach

89

Median Follower Reach

294

75th Percentile Reach

9.7%

>1K followers

2.0%

>10K followers

0.5%

>50K followers

0.3%

>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

10,000 accounts

0

Verified Followers

0.0% of total

0.0%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

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):

United States (119) Chicago, IL (101) Atlanta, GA (47) Indianapolis, IN (46) Los Angeles, CA (46) Memphis, TN (43) Indiana, USA (41) Cincinnati, OH (40) New York, NY (37) Chicago (34)

0

Verified Followers

0.0% of total

1,139

Protected Accounts

11.39% 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 14,097,063 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@RexChapman 1,248,273 Commentator Basketball, Horse racing, Commentary
@GrantWahl 839,203 Sports Journalist Soccer, Newsletter, Sports
@bestofnextdoor 532,076 Curator neighborhood drama, lurker, tips
@AnnieAgar 431,116 Sports Reporter Sports, Reporter, Teams
@nbagleague 408,133 Basketball Basketball, Development, Talent
@GoodmanHoops 311,502 Basketball Analyst Basketball, Analyst, Hoops
@FFToday 310,130 Fantasy Football Fantasy football, CBS Sports, Entertainment
@Brett_McMurphy 271,821 Sports Journalist College Football, Sports Betting, Journalism
@conquerer1 235,177 Entertainer MUSIC, AWARDS, CELEBRITIES

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

sports (1,070) basketball (510) husband (421) college (355) father (345) alum (302) football (285) coach (269) dad (269) love (263)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#bbn (35) #boilerup (31) #1 (21) #girldad (20) #goblue (18) #sports (11) #billsmafia (11) #cfb (10) #stlcards (10) #hailstate (10)

5,991

Followers With Bio

4,009

Followers Without Bio

59.91%

% With Bio

40.09%

% 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 3,247 analyzed

125,879

Combined Engagement

0

Total Likes

125,879

Total Retweets

25,176

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

20%

With Hashtags

100%

With @Mentions

60%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Sports Commentary Humor College Football Music Underdog Narratives Fan Culture

Key Insights & Takeaways

He often uses humor and sarcasm to comment on sports events and fan reactions. He frequently highlights underdog stories and challenges to the status quo in college sports. He blends personal interests, like music, with sports commentary to create a unique voice.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 50,448
  • + 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 @jppalmCBS reveals an growing Twitter presence with 50,448 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 98.8 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