Kurt Eichenwald
Senior Investigative Editor, The Conversation. NYT bestselling author, veteran of NYT & Newsweek. On Post dot news, my account name is the same as it is here.
486,438
Followers
2,819
Following
118,045
Tweets
2,262.1
Avg Engagement
4,911
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @kurteichenwald'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:2010-11-13
- Verification:No
- Location:Not specified
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,242
- Avg Likes per Tweet:541.0
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:1,721.1
- Followers Analyzed:50,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,242 tweetsKurteichenwald's tweets receive substantial engagement, indicating a loyal and active audience. The high average likes and retweets suggest his content resonates strongly with his followers.
541.0
Avg Likes/Tweet
1,721.1
Avg Retweets/Tweet
1,753,920
Total Likes
5,579,803
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
100
Median Likes
55
Median Retweets
953
75th Percentile
677,860
Top Tweet
4.65
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
28.3%
Original
37.2%
Replies
24.9%
Retweets
9.6%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.6%
With Media
31.3%
With Links
1.3%
With #Tags
55.4%
With @Mentions
0.8%
With Emojis
191
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Conversational
Engages heavily in discussions
1.31
Reply/Original Ratio
0.38
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
84.8%
Weekday Posts
15.2%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,242 tweetsContent Type Distribution
Content Breakdown
What This Reveals About Their Strategy
This account prioritizes community engagement over content broadcasting. With replies making up the majority of their activity, they invest significant time in conversations, building relationships with followers and participating in discussions. This approach typically leads to higher loyalty and more authentic connections.
The 808 retweets (25% 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 3,242 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 50,000 followersHis audience is primarily interested in politics, investigative journalism, and social issues. The engagement suggests a following that values in-depth analysis and public policy discussions.
Average
Audience Quality
20.1%
Suspicion Index
19.1%
Low-Quality %
133
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
32.5%
Empty Bio
9.6%
<10 Tweets
26.5%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
37.6%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
87.4%
No URL
5.7%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
93,103,492
Total Potential Reach
133
Median Follower Reach
578
75th Percentile Reach
17.7%
>1K followers
1.7%
>10K followers
0.3%
>50K followers
0.2%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
78.3%
Creators
39,156 accounts
12.1%
Consumers
6,061 accounts
9.6%
Dormant
4,783 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):
1,385
Verified Followers
1.37% of total
8,335
Protected Accounts
8.25% 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 | 14,105,018 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @MarkHamill | 5,287,080 | Actor | Star Wars, Believe, Humor |
| @ProjectLincoln | 2,740,952 | Political Strategist | Politics, Activism, Leadership |
| @DanRather | 2,701,963 | Journalist | Journalism, storytelling, reading |
| @gtconway3d | 2,197,971 | Lawyer | Lawyer, Columnist, Corgi |
| @SinghLions | 1,334,925 | Restaurateur | Food, Travel, Influencer |
| @ReverendWarnock | 1,237,992 | Pastor | Faith, Justice, Georgia |
| @mmpadellan | 1,223,385 | Political Commentator | #BlueWave2022, #Feminist, #TheResistance |
| @AndyRichter | 1,061,797 | - | - |
| @CalltoActivism | 1,021,037 | Activist | politics, memes, engagement |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
70,900
Followers With Bio
30,097
Followers Without Bio
70.2%
% With Bio
29.8%
% 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 3,242 analyzed1,523,748
Combined Engagement
99,798
Total Likes
1,423,950
Total Retweets
304,750
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
0%
With Hashtags
80%
With @Mentions
0%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
RT @RoyalFamily: The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening…
RT @GretaThunberg: this is what happens when you don’t recycle your pizza boxes
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RT @fuhknjo: My tia did not make it, she sacrificed herself protecting the kids in her classroom, i beg of you to keep my family including…
Twitter shut its operations in Ireland today, putting thousands of people out of work with no notice. Oops. Elon broke the Unfair Dismissals Acts 1977–2015. And the thing about Ireland…they ain’t the United States. They don’t slobber all over people for just being rich. Ugly.
Key Insights & Takeaways
Kurteichenwald frequently comments on major political and corporate events, often with a critical tone. He highlights labor issues and corporate responsibility, such as Target's wage and benefits policies. He expresses admiration for Obama while maintaining a critical stance on certain political symbols.
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 486,438
- + High community engagement through conversations
- + 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 @kurteichenwald reveals an exceptionally influential Twitter presence with 486,438 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 2,262.1 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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