LSE Cities
LSE Cities is an international centre carrying out research, education, engagement + advisory activities in the urban field at @LSEnews. Tweets for @UrbanAge_.
50,396
Followers
1,480
Following
9,073
Tweets
12.4
Avg Engagement
1,333
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @LSECities'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:2011-04-07
- Verification:No
- Location:London, UK
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,244
- Avg Likes per Tweet:5.4
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:7.0
- Followers Analyzed:10,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,244 tweetsTweets typically receive moderate engagement with an average of 76 likes and 40 retweets. The content often sparks discussion, especially around urban policy and research findings.
5.4
Avg Likes/Tweet
7.0
Avg Retweets/Tweet
17,537
Total Likes
22,627
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
2
Median Likes
3
Median Retweets
13
75th Percentile
2,716
Top Tweet
0.25
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
46.3%
Original
6.4%
Replies
42.8%
Retweets
4.6%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.4%
With Media
95.5%
With Links
68.0%
With #Tags
82.3%
With @Mentions
41.5%
With Emojis
257
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.14
Reply/Original Ratio
0.11
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
83.5%
Weekday Posts
16.5%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,244 tweetsContent Type Distribution
Content Breakdown
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 1,387 retweets (43% 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 3,244 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 10,000 followersThe primary audience includes academics, urban planners, policymakers, and students interested in city development. Followers are likely engaged in urban studies, policy, and related fields.
Below Average
Audience Quality
37.5%
Suspicion Index
100.0%
Low-Quality %
123
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
100.0%
Empty Bio
100.0%
<10 Tweets
0.0%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
0.0%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
69.9%
No URL
100.0%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
22,557,666
Total Potential Reach
123
Median Follower Reach
475
75th Percentile Reach
13.9%
>1K followers
1.7%
>10K followers
0.3%
>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).
0.0%
Creators
0 accounts
0.0%
Consumers
0 accounts
100.0%
Dormant
10,000 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):
0
Verified Followers
0.0% of total
1,096
Protected Accounts
10.96% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| @KTRBRS | 4,042,858 | Politician | Politics, Development, Technology |
| @MayorofLondon | 3,201,999 | Politician | Politics, Family, London |
| @ClaudiaLopez | 2,866,227 | Politician | Inspiramos, unimos, ganamos |
| @SadiqKhan | 1,147,387 | Politician | Politics, Environment, London |
| @sinanguler | 656,830 | Basketball | Basketball, Husband, Father |
| @garettnelson | 643,907 | Entrepreneur | Travel, Investing, Adventure |
| @GoogleExpertUK | 263,251 | SEO Expert | SEO, Cruise, Art |
| @HayekMG | 222,290 | Strategic Advisor | Tech, Media, Telecom |
| @mcgillu | 156,364 | Education | education, research, service |
| @designcouncil | 149,233 | Design Thinker | DesignThinking, DesignSkills, InclusiveDesign |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
7,539
Followers With Bio
2,461
Followers Without Bio
75.39%
% With Bio
24.61%
% 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 3,244 analyzed4,705
Combined Engagement
0
Total Likes
4,705
Total Retweets
941
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
20%
With Hashtags
100%
With @Mentions
40%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
RT @MayorofLondon: COVID-19 will fundamentally change the way we travel around our city. That’s why today, @TfL and I are announcing our plans to make central London one of the largest car-free zones in any capital city in the world, increasing walking and cycling and improving
RT @LSEAnthropology: We are very shocked and saddened to learn of David Graeber's death. David was a hugely influential anthropologist, political activist and public intellectual. He will be greatly missed as a friend and colleague. His brilliant work will be read by generations
RT @BrentToderian: 86% of car fuel never reaches the wheels, most of what’s left moves the car, not people, & 96% of US car time is spent parked. Via @PhilippRode @LSECities #CityMakingMath https://t.co/Es6jiBab4t https://t.co/mlD8BcaNc8
RT @MakeSpaceforGi1: Can you help us? What makes parks and public spaces safer for women and girls? Are there case studies of real life interventions which have worked - anywhere in the world. If so, we'd love to hear about them. Please RT as widely as you can. https://t.co/x
RT @GustavoBolivar: Vamos a hablar de ciudades del futuro con Ricky Burdett @burdettr profesor de la London School of Economics, director del @LSECities el lugares más importantes del mundo en generación de pensamiento urbano del siglo 21, de ciudades a escala humana y para la vi
Key Insights & Takeaways
The account highlights key urban research topics such as density and transport systems. It emphasizes the importance of informal sectors in urban areas. Collaborations with experts like Enrique Penalosa add credibility and depth to the content.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 50,396
- + 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 @LSECities reveals an growing Twitter presence with 50,396 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 12.4 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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