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Kansas City, Mo. https://www.kctv5.com/ Joined 2008-05-21 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

187,871

Followers

930

Following

288,467

Tweets

9.4

Avg Engagement

1,674

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @KCTV5'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:2008-05-21
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Kansas City, Mo.

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,250
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:6.9
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:2.5
  • Followers Analyzed:50,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

The account maintains a steady level of engagement with its followers, indicating a loyal and active audience. The use of multimedia links and hashtags helps drive interaction and visibility.

6.9

Avg Likes/Tweet

2.5

Avg Retweets/Tweet

22,391

Total Likes

8,280

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

1

Median Likes

1

Median Retweets

5

75th Percentile

1,166

Top Tweet

0.05

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

78.4%

Original

0.4%

Replies

20.3%

Retweets

0.9%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.7%

With Media

85.7%

With Links

5.2%

With #Tags

26.0%

With @Mentions

1.9%

With Emojis

134

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.01

Reply/Original Ratio

0.04

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Somewhat Bursty

Occasional posting spikes

79.7%

Weekday Posts

20.3%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#chiefskingdom (50) #chiefs (22) #superbowl (12) #superbowllvii (12) #kctraffic (11) #kctv5 (9) #kubball (9) #mowx (7) #kswx (6) #stormtrack5 (6)

Most Mentioned

@kctv5 (130) @billkctv5 (71) @warrenkctv5 (60) @nathanvickers (57) @joekctv5 (55) @nathankctv5 (55) @emilyrittman (54) @scottkctv5 (54) @gabeswartz_ (38) @carolinakctv5 (34)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 2,549 (78%)
Replies 14 (0%)
Retweets 659 (20%)
Quote Tweets 28 (1%)

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 659 retweets (20% 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 3,250 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 50,000 followers

The audience is primarily local residents interested in community news and events. The content appeals to families and students, as seen in the high engagement with school-related stories.

Average

Audience Quality

29.6%

Suspicion Index

41.6%

Low-Quality %

11

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

52.4%

Empty Bio

42.2%

<10 Tweets

6.4%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

57.9%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

89.1%

No URL

30.8%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

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

36,244,352

Total Potential Reach

11

Median Follower Reach

68

75th Percentile Reach

3.5%

>1K followers

0.4%

>10K followers

0.1%

>50K followers

0.0%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

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

36.3%

Creators

18,174 accounts

21.4%

Consumers

10,725 accounts

42.2%

Dormant

21,101 accounts

220

Verified Followers

0.44% of total

4.5%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.07

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):

Kansas City, MO (4,124) Kansas, USA (922) Missouri, USA (883) Overland Park, KS (744) United States (714) Kansas City (680) Olathe, KS (414) Lee's Summit, MO (268) Kansas (267) Independence, MO (265)

280

Verified Followers

0.28% of total

8,935

Protected Accounts

8.85% 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 14,100,257 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@Zappos 2,315,366 Retailer shoes, clothing, customer service
@mortreport 2,214,555 Sports Journalist Jesus, Family, Cancer
@michellemalkin 2,036,785 Commentator Conservative, Author, Commentator
@6BillionPeople 2,033,590 - -
@RexChapman 1,254,155 Commentator Basketball, Horse racing, Commentary
@funder 1,107,050 Journalist Politics, Journalism, Music
@NOH8Campaign 801,042 Activism equality, bullying, discrimination
@RonFilipkowski 729,208 Attorney Law, Fitness, History
@FaceTheNation 522,015 Journalist Politics, News, Public Affairs

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

love (2,799) kansas (2,050) life (1,860) mom (1,748) city (1,483) kc (1,307) wife (1,290) chiefs (1,132) sports (1,132) family (1,086)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#chiefskingdom (327) #kc (72) #kansascity (67) #chiefs (66) #blacklivesmatter (65) #blm (63) #resist (63) #royals (61) #maga (58) #1 (57)

35,276

Followers With Bio

65,722

Followers Without Bio

34.93%

% With Bio

65.07%

% 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 3,250 analyzed

4,139

Combined Engagement

3,252

Total Likes

887

Total Retweets

828

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

0%

With Hashtags

60%

With @Mentions

80%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Community Engagement Local News Youth Involvement School Events Celebrity Outreach

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account leverages local celebrities and athletes to boost engagement and visibility. It focuses on community-driven stories that resonate with local audiences. High engagement with school and youth-related content suggests a strong connection with younger demographics.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 187,871
  • + 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 @KCTV5 reveals an growing Twitter presence with 187,871 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 9.4 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