KUT Austin

KUT Austin

@KUT

Austin's NPR station. A community supported public media newsroom sharing news and information on-air at 90.5 FM & online. Support us at https://t.co/Qh13edL8IU

Austin, Texas https://t.co/O6iDGk9iSW Joined 2008-02-19 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

111,318

Followers

1,815

Following

62,137

Tweets

16.1

Avg Engagement

2,079

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @KUT'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:2008-02-19
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Austin, Texas

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,250
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:8.0
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:8.0
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

KUT's tweets typically receive a moderate to high level of engagement, with an average of 396 likes and 130 retweets per tweet. This suggests a dedicated and active audience that values the station's content.

8.0

Avg Likes/Tweet

8.0

Avg Retweets/Tweet

26,032

Total Likes

26,135

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

3

Median Likes

3

Median Retweets

13

75th Percentile

2,446

Top Tweet

0.14

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

62.0%

Original

8.5%

Replies

29.2%

Retweets

0.3%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.5%

With Media

90.7%

With Links

5.1%

With #Tags

50.2%

With @Mentions

1.2%

With Emojis

192

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.14

Reply/Original Ratio

0.01

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Somewhat Bursty

Occasional posting spikes

86.4%

Weekday Posts

13.6%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#txlege (74) #uvalde (20) #atxplained (13) #sxsw (10) #atxplainedlive (9) #atxcouncil (7) #atxtraffic (5) #txwx (5) #garbageweek (5) #sxsw2023 (4)

Most Mentioned

@kut (183) @kutnathan (144) @sergiomarbel (137) @mosebuchele (137) @texasstandard (124) @mattlargey (123) @npr (106) @akmcglinchy (101) @hayapanjw (95) @england_weber (83)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 2,014 (62%)
Replies 277 (9%)
Retweets 950 (29%)
Quote Tweets 9 (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 950 retweets (29% 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

KUT's audience primarily consists of residents of Austin and surrounding areas who rely on local news and public media. The station also reaches a broader audience through its online presence and national NPR network.

Average

Audience Quality

28.0%

Suspicion Index

36.2%

Low-Quality %

23

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

45.0%

Empty Bio

36.5%

<10 Tweets

12.8%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

53.5%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

82.6%

No URL

27.5%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

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

21,493,149

Total Potential Reach

23

Median Follower Reach

146

75th Percentile Reach

6.5%

>1K followers

0.9%

>10K followers

0.2%

>50K followers

0.1%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

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

43.9%

Creators

4,391 accounts

19.6%

Consumers

1,962 accounts

36.5%

Dormant

3,647 accounts

140

Verified Followers

1.4% of total

9.1%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.09

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):

Austin, TX (1,551) Texas, USA (229) Austin, Texas (161) Texas (101) United States (86) San Antonio, TX (71) Houston, TX (70) Dallas, TX (69) Austin (68) ATX (32)

140

Verified Followers

1.4% of total

1,250

Protected Accounts

12.5% of total

5 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 14,093,805 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@NOH8Campaign 799,062 Activism equality, bullying, discrimination
@alexanderludwig 458,500 Musician Music, Actor, EP
@TxStormChasers 305,900 Meteorologist Weather, Texas, Updates
@KFFHealthNews 196,415 Journalism Health, Journalism, Issues
@essenviews 172,064 Business Strategist Politics, Business, Oxford Comma
@RachelBitecofer 154,677 Political Scientist Politics, Data, Strategy
@PENamerica 151,011 Advocacy literature, human rights, open expression
@AxieLima 137,100 - -
@SergeantAqGo 129,884 Military Veteran Iraq war, pro-police, veteran

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

texas (346) austin (319) love (240) life (197) music (184) mom (172) tx (145) lover (141) sheher (127) world (117)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#blm (25) #txlege (22) #resist (17) #blacklivesmatter (10) #prochoice (9) #atx (9) #web3 (9) #bitcoin (9) #1 (9) #voteblue (8)

5,498

Followers With Bio

4,502

Followers Without Bio

54.98%

% With Bio

45.02%

% 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

5,281

Combined Engagement

2,290

Total Likes

2,991

Total Retweets

1,056

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

20%

With Hashtags

20%

With @Mentions

100%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Local News Public Media Community Engagement Social Issues Education Healthcare

Key Insights & Takeaways

KUT focuses on local and national news with a strong emphasis on community impact. The station's content often highlights personal stories and community responses to significant events. KUT maintains a public media identity, encouraging community support through donations and engagement.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 111,318
  • + 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 @KUT reveals an growing Twitter presence with 111,318 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 16.1 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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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