The Leadmill

The Leadmill

@Leadmill

Est. in 1980 The Leadmill is an independent creative hub in Sheffield. Home to live music, club events, theatre, comedy, sport & film screenings.

Sheffield, South Yorkshire https://linktr.ee/leadmill Joined 2009-01-27 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

62,302

Followers

2,682

Following

63,982

Tweets

40.3

Avg Engagement

229

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @Leadmill'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:2009-01-27
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,228
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:28.7
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:11.6
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,228 tweets

The account has a high average number of likes and retweets, indicating strong audience interaction. The engagement is often driven by emotionally charged content, such as calls for support during critical situations.

28.7

Avg Likes/Tweet

11.6

Avg Retweets/Tweet

92,567

Total Likes

37,437

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

2

Median Likes

1

Median Retweets

9

75th Percentile

22,190

Top Tweet

0.65

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

61.6%

Original

17.2%

Replies

17.7%

Retweets

3.5%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

1.2%

With Media

81.5%

With Links

11.4%

With #Tags

59.0%

With @Mentions

57.5%

With Emojis

211

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.28

Reply/Original Ratio

0.2

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

75.9%

Weekday Posts

24.1%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#wecantloseleadmill (275) #leadmill (44) #sheffield (30) #savetheleadmill (13) #sheffieldissuper (6) #wecantlosetheleadmill (6) #loveisland (4) #eurovision (4) #music (3) #sheffevents (3)

Most Mentioned

@leadmill (412) @sidneymatilda (95) @dominicmadden (65) @richardhawley (46) @leadmillcomedy (40) @badgerinipotter (37) @sheffieldstar (31) @tramlines (30) @reverend_makers (21) @chrismoyles (21)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,228 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 1,988 (62%)
Replies 555 (17%)
Retweets 571 (18%)
Quote Tweets 114 (4%)

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 571 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 3,228 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 audience is primarily interested in cultural events and community advocacy, showing support for the Leadmill's mission. They engage actively with the content, particularly during times of crisis or important announcements.

Good

Audience Quality

17.8%

Suspicion Index

23.5%

Low-Quality %

105

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

35.6%

Empty Bio

16.5%

<10 Tweets

14.4%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

29.7%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

81.5%

No URL

11.3%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

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

30,614,333

Total Potential Reach

105

Median Follower Reach

378

75th Percentile Reach

10.9%

>1K followers

1.5%

>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).

68.7%

Creators

6,874 accounts

14.7%

Consumers

1,472 accounts

16.5%

Dormant

1,654 accounts

51

Verified Followers

0.51% of total

8.6%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.2

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):

Sheffield, England (707) Sheffield (327) England, United Kingdom (178) United Kingdom (169) London, England (108) Manchester, England (96) London (87) UK (80) Leeds, England (74) Sheffield, UK (58)

51

Verified Followers

0.51% of total

1,162

Protected Accounts

11.62% of total

7 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 14,075,164 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@jeremycorbyn 2,519,462 Politician politics, activism, socialism
@lovejoy 1,255,619 Musician Music, British, Independent
@RonJichardson 855,172 Comedian Comedy, Photography, Tour
@mrdanwalker 802,254 Journalist Dad, husband, BBC.
@JamesMarriottYT 586,743 YouTuber music, videos, business
@vizcomic 326,786 Satirist satire, humor, comics
@thomaspower 286,439 Entrepreneur AI, Bitcoin, Climate
@watsoncomedian 263,460 Comedian Novels, Comedy, YouTube
@billysharp10 212,137 Footballer Football, Sheffield United, Family

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

music (650) sheffield (382) views (339) love (268) lover (209) life (183) sheher (167) live (152) football (145) dad (141)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#swfc (37) #gtto (16) #lufc (14) #fbpe (13) #wawaw (13) #sheffield (12) #music (9) #sufc (9) #mdant (8) #nhs (8)

6,435

Followers With Bio

3,565

Followers Without Bio

64.35%

% With Bio

35.65%

% 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 3,228 analyzed

40,833

Combined Engagement

27,757

Total Likes

13,076

Total Retweets

8,167

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

40%

With Hashtags

20%

With @Mentions

60%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Community Support Cultural Events Advocacy Crisis Management Creative Hub Sheffield Live Music Theatre Comedy Film Screenings

Key Insights & Takeaways

The Leadmill faces a significant threat with its landlord's eviction plan, which has sparked a campaign for support. The audience is highly responsive to emotional and community-focused content, especially during crises. The account uses a mix of storytelling and direct calls to action to engage and mobilize its followers.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 62,302
  • + 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 @Leadmill reveals an growing Twitter presence with 62,302 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 40.3 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