Michael Barkann

Michael Barkann

@MBarkannNBCS

NBC Sports Philadelphia, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, Syracuse University

https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/ Joined 2009-02-12 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

85,240

Followers

2,610

Following

33,490

Tweets

61.8

Avg Engagement

974

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @MBarkannNBCS'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:2009-02-12
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Not specified

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,250
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:38.9
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:22.9
  • Followers Analyzed:10,999

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

The account consistently receives a high number of likes and retweets, suggesting a loyal and active audience. The engagement rate indicates that the content is well-received and relevant to the followers.

38.9

Avg Likes/Tweet

22.9

Avg Retweets/Tweet

126,364

Total Likes

74,481

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

12

Median Likes

2

Median Retweets

34

75th Percentile

29,172

Top Tweet

0.72

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Broadcaster

Primarily shares original content

70.3%

Original

11.8%

Replies

9.3%

Retweets

8.6%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.3%

With Media

23.9%

With Links

7.0%

With #Tags

36.5%

With @Mentions

5.0%

With Emojis

118

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.17

Reply/Original Ratio

0.92

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

56.0%

Weekday Posts

44.0%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#thewarmupsixers (12) #thewarmup (12) #flyeaglesfly (11) #tiktok (10) #redoctober (10) #thewarmupflyers (9) #phillies (7) #ringthebell (7) #rip (6) #legend (3)

Most Mentioned

@nbcsphilly (259) @mbarkannnbcs (174) @rickybottalico (165) @skanenbcs (127) @bendavisnbcs (108) @phillies (105) @rajr_20 (84) @jclarknbcs (80) @bryceharper3 (75) @jsalisburynbcs (66)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 2,286 (70%)
Replies 383 (12%)
Retweets 302 (9%)
Quote Tweets 279 (9%)

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 302 retweets (9% 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 10,999 followers

The audience likely includes sports fans, media professionals, and students from Syracuse University. They are interested in sports commentary, team dynamics, and media insights.

Average

Audience Quality

30.3%

Suspicion Index

43.4%

Low-Quality %

13

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

58.9%

Empty Bio

38.5%

<10 Tweets

5.6%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

63.6%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

93.4%

No URL

27.8%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

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

16,734,306

Total Potential Reach

13

Median Follower Reach

62

75th Percentile Reach

2.8%

>1K followers

0.5%

>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).

39.1%

Creators

4,298 accounts

22.4%

Consumers

2,462 accounts

38.5%

Dormant

4,239 accounts

68

Verified Followers

0.62% of total

3.9%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.06

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):

Philadelphia, PA (668) Pennsylvania, USA (169) New Jersey, USA (117) United States (110) Philadelphia (83) Philly (46) Delaware, USA (32) South Jersey (28) West Chester, PA (26) Pennsylvania (25)

68

Verified Followers

0.62% of total

951

Protected Accounts

8.65% of total

4 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
@AdamSchefter 10,372,840 Sports Journalist NFL, Insider, Podcast
@CutonDime25 695,473 Football Player Football, Super Bowl, Rushing
@solalexasch 681,187 Musician Music, Travel, Tattoos
@IamMzilikazi 552,844 Musician Pan-African music, Album, Rise
@Weinbach 373,470 Sports Commentator Basketball, Sports, Media
@EvanKirstel 348,437 Tech Influencer Tech, B2B, Social media
@nateburleson 283,829 Sports Analyst Football, Fashion, Broadcasting
@shomaristone 230,990 Reporter News, Emmy Awards, Journalism
@HerbertRSim 223,854 Investor Economics, GeoPolitics, AI
@Chicago_History 123,128 Historian Chicago, History, Beer

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

sports (736) philly (560) love (288) phillies (279) eagles (266) philadelphia (179) life (178) father (174) husband (167) flyeaglesfly (133)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#flyeaglesfly (130) #ringthebell (90) #brotherlylove (38) #phillies (35) #eagles (31) #sixers (25) #fueledbyphilly (24) #1 (19) #flyers (15) #doop (15)

4,519

Followers With Bio

6,480

Followers Without Bio

41.09%

% With Bio

58.91%

% 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

51,701

Combined Engagement

0

Total Likes

51,701

Total Retweets

10,340

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

0%

With Hashtags

100%

With @Mentions

60%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Sports Commentary Media Insights Fan Culture Team Dynamics Personal Opinions

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently shares personal opinions on sports teams and players, reflecting a strong personal connection to the content. It highlights the importance of fan support and team environment, indicating a focus on community and atmosphere. The account also engages in discussions about player performance and media perception, showing a blend of professional and personal commentary.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 85,240
  • + 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 @MBarkannNBCS reveals an growing Twitter presence with 85,240 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 61.8 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