L.A. Weekly

L.A. Weekly

@LAWeekly

L.A. culture since 1978

Los Angeles https://www.laweekly.com/ Joined 2008-11-28 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

705,138

Followers

1,768

Following

61,732

Tweets

114.9

Avg Engagement

4,453

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @LAWeekly'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:2008-11-28
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Los Angeles

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,237
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:5.2
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:109.7
  • Followers Analyzed:50,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,237 tweets

On average, tweets receive 342 likes and 69 retweets, indicating moderate to high engagement. The account often shares links to streaming content and public figures, which drives interaction.

5.2

Avg Likes/Tweet

109.7

Avg Retweets/Tweet

16,762

Total Likes

355,071

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

0

Median Likes

3

Median Retweets

9

75th Percentile

93,152

Top Tweet

0.16

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Curator

Amplifies others content frequently

36.0%

Original

1.6%

Replies

60.6%

Retweets

1.8%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

2.5%

With Media

57.2%

With Links

23.1%

With #Tags

76.5%

With @Mentions

6.9%

With Emojis

135

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.04

Reply/Original Ratio

0.03

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

83.2%

Weekday Posts

16.8%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#meetanartistmonday (86) #unbinged (19) #lgbtq (15) #timefortea (13) #pride (10) #coronavirus (9) #stayhome (9) #watchtv (8) #womenshistorymonth (7) #dtla (7)

Most Mentioned

@laweeklyarts (995) @laweekly (607) @laweeklymusic (364) @linalecaro (92) @shananys (30) @laallday247 (26) @netflix (24) @jimidevine (22) @erinemaxwell (16) @hammer_museum (11)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,237 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 1,164 (36%)
Replies 51 (2%)
Retweets 1,963 (61%)
Quote Tweets 59 (2%)

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 1,963 retweets (61% 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 3,237 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 Los Angeles culture, entertainment, and local news. They are likely fans of TV shows, movies, and public figures from the region.

Below Average

Audience Quality

36.0%

Suspicion Index

49.1%

Low-Quality %

3

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

52.1%

Empty Bio

55.0%

<10 Tweets

9.4%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

71.7%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

86.4%

No URL

46.1%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

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

59,646,240

Total Potential Reach

3

Median Follower Reach

53

75th Percentile Reach

4.5%

>1K followers

0.8%

>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).

29.9%

Creators

14,928 accounts

15.1%

Consumers

7,554 accounts

55.0%

Dormant

27,518 accounts

613

Verified Followers

1.23% of total

6.3%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.03

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 (4,185) Los Angeles (752) California, USA (686) United States (355) California (141) Long Beach, CA (128) Los Angeles, California (125) Santa Monica, CA (108) New York, NY (90) San Diego, CA (88)

1,002

Verified Followers

0.99% of total

9,223

Protected Accounts

9.13% 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 14,105,197 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@jessicaalba 8,497,435 Actress Mom, Founder, Chef
@GordonRamsay 7,699,165 Chef Cooking, Food, Restaurants
@robkardashian 7,102,557 Celebrity Family, Fitness, Fashion
@rclbeauty101 3,251,566 YouTuber beauty, youtuber, video
@benlandis 2,850,928 - -
@kalnaga 2,772,530 Actor Satellites, NFT, Blockchain
@KameronBennett 1,811,808 DJ Music, DJing, Booking
@Elif_Safak 1,652,707 Author Storytelling, Feminism, Human Rights
@KendraLust 1,525,384 Podcaster sports, sunny days, fashion

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

love (2,296) life (1,766) music (1,603) angeles (948) world (886) writer (814) artist (807) lover (792) news (694) art (688)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#blm (63) #1 (63) #blacklivesmatter (55) #music (44) #bitcoin (43) #resist (41) #dodgers (38) #losangeles (30) #la (28) #nft (27)

42,548

Followers With Bio

58,448

Followers Without Bio

42.13%

% With Bio

57.87%

% 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 3,237 analyzed

281,059

Combined Engagement

0

Total Likes

281,059

Total Retweets

56,212

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

0%

With Hashtags

100%

With @Mentions

20%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Entertainment Los Angeles Culture Media Promotion Public Figures Streaming Content Local News

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently promotes streaming content and TV shows, suggesting a focus on entertainment and media. It highlights local talent and public figures, reinforcing its connection to Los Angeles culture. The use of hashtags and links indicates an effort to drive traffic and engagement through curated content.

Strengths

  • + Strong engagement rates above platform average
  • + Established follower base of 705,138
  • + 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 @LAWeekly reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 705,138 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 114.9 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