Los Angeles Magazine

Los Angeles Magazine

@LAmag

The definitive resource and indispensable guide to Los Angeles, since 1961.

Los Angeles https://t.co/9Nj1TRiVH6 Joined 2009-04-28 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

485,284

Followers

1,527

Following

71,944

Tweets

26.9

Avg Engagement

2,638

Listed

Yes

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @LAmag'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:2009-04-28
  • Verification:Yes
  • Location:Los Angeles

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,247
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:12.5
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:14.4
  • Followers Analyzed:50,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,247 tweets

The account has a moderate level of engagement, with an average of 1,063 likes and 279 retweets per tweet. This suggests a dedicated but not overly active audience.

12.5

Avg Likes/Tweet

14.4

Avg Retweets/Tweet

40,605

Total Likes

46,858

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

2

Median Likes

1

Median Retweets

8

75th Percentile

9,294

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

Mixed

Balanced content approach

49.4%

Original

27.8%

Replies

17.8%

Retweets

5.0%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.8%

With Media

77.7%

With Links

11.3%

With #Tags

27.8%

With @Mentions

11.4%

With Emojis

151

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Interactive

Balances broadcasting with conversation

0.56

Reply/Original Ratio

0.28

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Somewhat Bursty

Occasional posting spikes

80.1%

Weekday Posts

19.9%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#dailybrief (70) #grammys (29) #oscars (23) #citysidecolumn (19) #thebryanandginashow (17) #lamayor (9) #goldenglobes (8) #weekendguide (7) #iheartawards2023 (6) #cd6 (5)

Most Mentioned

@lamag (237) @jonregardie (111) @michelemcphee (99) @pamelachelin (47) @madisonbrodsky (39) @ginagrad (32) @baldbryan (27) @theinsneider (22) @jasonmcgahan (22) @meghanncuniff (17)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,247 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 1,605 (49%)
Replies 904 (28%)
Retweets 577 (18%)
Quote Tweets 161 (5%)

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 577 retweets (18% 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 50,000 followers

The audience is primarily interested in local news, politics, and community issues in Los Angeles. They are likely residents, visitors, or individuals invested in the city's affairs.

Average

Audience Quality

34.9%

Suspicion Index

45.6%

Low-Quality %

6

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

48.0%

Empty Bio

51.0%

<10 Tweets

12.9%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

68.9%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

84.7%

No URL

43.1%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

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

87,976,304

Total Potential Reach

6

Median Follower Reach

91

75th Percentile Reach

6.1%

>1K followers

1.1%

>10K followers

0.4%

>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).

34.6%

Creators

17,280 accounts

14.5%

Consumers

7,242 accounts

51.0%

Dormant

25,478 accounts

956

Verified Followers

1.91% of total

7.9%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.04

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):

Los Angeles, CA (4,001) Los Angeles (866) California, USA (596) United States (382) California (137) Long Beach, CA (136) New York, NY (133) Los Angeles, California (131) Santa Monica, CA (106) USA (104)

1,518

Verified Followers

1.5% of total

9,173

Protected Accounts

9.08% 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 14,104,975 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@TheDailyShow 9,442,635 Comedy Show Comedy, News, Activism
@ugurdundarsozcu 4,977,950 - -
@paulwesley 4,158,433 Actor acting, directing, sustainability
@benlandis 2,850,468 - -
@kalnaga 2,772,458 Actor Satellites, NFT, Blockchain
@chrisbosh 2,731,523 Basketball Player Basketball, Music, Family
@shondarhimes 1,933,389 TV Producer -
@KameronBennett 1,812,956 DJ Music, DJing, Booking
@Kat_McNamara 1,303,851 Actress Acting, Baking, Nerdiness

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

love (2,246) life (1,807) music (1,413) writer (1,076) angeles (1,011) world (980) lover (965) news (782) artist (769) art (745)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#blm (98) #1 (75) #blacklivesmatter (64) #resist (60) #losangeles (52) #dodgers (47) #music (42) #bitcoin (41) #voteblue (36) #travel (34)

44,127

Followers With Bio

56,871

Followers Without Bio

43.69%

% With Bio

56.31%

% 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

29,303

Combined Engagement

6,294

Total Likes

23,009

Total Retweets

5,861

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

0%

With Hashtags

80%

With @Mentions

40%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Los Angeles News Local Politics Community Engagement Verified Content Homelessness Public Policy

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently shares political updates and local news, indicating a focus on current events. It includes verified content and official statements, which may influence its credibility and reach. The mix of local and political content suggests a broad appeal to a diverse audience.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 485,284
  • + 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 @LAmag reveals an growing Twitter presence with 485,284 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 26.9 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