KTSM 9 News

KTSM 9 News

@KTSMtv

Bringing local news to residents of El Paso, Las Cruces and Juarez. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unsupportedbrowser

El Paso, Texas https://www.ktsm.com/ Joined 2009-05-07 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

96,586

Followers

598

Following

129,387

Tweets

5.6

Avg Engagement

556

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @KTSMtv'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:2009-05-07
  • Verification:No
  • Location:El Paso, Texas

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,250
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:4.0
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:1.6
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

KTSMtv's tweets typically receive an average of 134 likes and 26 retweets, indicating a moderate level of audience interaction. The account's engagement is likely influenced by its focus on timely and relevant local news.

4.0

Avg Likes/Tweet

1.6

Avg Retweets/Tweet

12,867

Total Likes

5,185

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

2

Median Likes

0

Median Retweets

5

75th Percentile

1,380

Top Tweet

0.06

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

94.5%

Original

0.1%

Replies

5.5%

Retweets

0.0%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.2%

With Media

99.9%

With Links

3.5%

With #Tags

6.3%

With @Mentions

3.5%

With Emojis

145

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.0

Reply/Original Ratio

0.0

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Consistent

Regular posting cadence

77.2%

Weekday Posts

22.8%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#ktsm9news (68) #title42 (14) #smalltownspotlight (11) #ktsm9sports (4) #legend (4) #kentuckyderby (3) #marchmadness (3) #openingday (3) #ktsm (2) #dallascowboys (2)

Most Mentioned

@andymorgantv (91) @monicaktsm (40) @colindeavertv (19) @kappktsm (13) @samguzmantv (11) @ktsmtv (9) @karladraxktsm (8) @spracino (7) @estelacasasep (4) @eplocomotivefc (4)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 3,070 (94%)
Replies 2 (0%)
Retweets 178 (5%)
Quote Tweets 0 (0%)

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 178 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 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 10,000 followers

The primary audience consists of residents of El Paso, Las Cruces, and Juarez, who are interested in local news and events. The account also reaches a broader audience through its online presence and social media links.

Below Average

Audience Quality

37.3%

Suspicion Index

58.2%

Low-Quality %

3

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

65.7%

Empty Bio

60.7%

<10 Tweets

5.8%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

66.3%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

93.7%

No URL

50.7%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

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

1,738,618

Total Potential Reach

3

Median Follower Reach

24

75th Percentile Reach

1.9%

>1K followers

0.2%

>10K followers

0.0%

>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).

21.7%

Creators

2,167 accounts

17.6%

Consumers

1,760 accounts

60.7%

Dormant

6,073 accounts

61

Verified Followers

0.61% of total

2.6%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.05

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):

El Paso, TX (882) Texas, USA (111) Las Cruces, NM (55) United States (53) Juárez, Chihuahua (44) El Paso, Texas (43) Texas (34) Houston, TX (22) San Antonio, TX (21) El Paso (20)

61

Verified Followers

0.61% of total

1,006

Protected Accounts

10.06% of total

3 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
@jorcervan 237,669 Writer Mythology, Self-discovery, Openness
@Veteran4Trump 92,833 Veteran Conservative, Trump, Veteran
@KHQLocalNews 76,549 News Outlet News, Weather, Sports
@aftermathvids 64,777 Content Creator Video games, pop culture, entertainment
@scottbraddock 48,336 - -
@JohnHackwood 38,153 - -
@AliBradleyTV 34,052 - -
@Texas2036 31,619 - -
@wethreemusic 31,383 - -
@Jaden_Reports 28,177 - -

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

love (193) paso (131) life (130) school (128) high (109) texas (106) god (96) proud (79) mom (72) gpa (64)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#1 (10) #teamsisd (6) #bitcoin (5) #14 (4) #iamepisd (4) #22 (3) #texas (3) #2a (3) #fjb (3) #9 (3)

3,435

Followers With Bio

6,565

Followers Without Bio

34.35%

% With Bio

65.65%

% 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

2,461

Combined Engagement

655

Total Likes

1,806

Total Retweets

492

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

0%

With Hashtags

40%

With @Mentions

80%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Local News Community Engagement Breaking News Regional Coverage Social Media Integration

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently shares breaking news and local events, which likely drives engagement. KTSMtv's content is tailored to its regional audience, focusing on community-specific issues. The use of verified links and social media integration helps reinforce its credibility and reach.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 96,586
  • + 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 @KTSMtv reveals an growing Twitter presence with 96,586 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 5.6 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