NewsChannel 9
Syracuse, NY: NewsChannel 9 WSYR provides the latest news, weather and sports for Central New York. #LocalSYR
84,822
Followers
343
Following
97,068
Tweets
1.3
Avg Engagement
731
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @NewsChannel9'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:2008-06-16
- Verification:No
- Location:Syracuse, NY
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,250
- Avg Likes per Tweet:1.0
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:0.3
- Followers Analyzed:10,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,250 tweetsOn average, tweets receive moderate engagement with around 29 likes and 11 retweets. The account's breaking news and local event coverage likely drive higher engagement during significant events.
1.0
Avg Likes/Tweet
0.3
Avg Retweets/Tweet
3,215
Total Likes
983
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
0
Median Likes
0
Median Retweets
2
75th Percentile
178
Top Tweet
0.02
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
97.9%
Original
1.8%
Replies
0.3%
Retweets
0.0%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.5%
With Media
96.2%
With Links
0.5%
With #Tags
0.5%
With @Mentions
2.8%
With Emojis
130
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.02
Reply/Original Ratio
0.0
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Consistent
Regular posting cadence
78.6%
Weekday Posts
21.4%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,250 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 11 retweets (0% 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 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 is residents of Central New York, particularly those interested in local news, weather, and sports. The account also attracts individuals who follow community events and public safety alerts.
Below Average
Audience Quality
36.9%
Suspicion Index
57.2%
Low-Quality %
2
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
64.4%
Empty Bio
61.7%
<10 Tweets
4.4%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
65.8%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
92.4%
No URL
50.0%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
17,684,284
Total Potential Reach
2
Median Follower Reach
20
75th Percentile Reach
2.4%
>1K followers
0.3%
>10K followers
0.1%
>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).
21.7%
Creators
2,173 accounts
16.6%
Consumers
1,656 accounts
61.7%
Dormant
6,171 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):
53
Verified Followers
0.53% of total
741
Protected Accounts
7.41% of total
3 years
Avg Account Age
of their followers
Notable Followers (By Influence)
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| @JeanChatzky | 81,623 | Financial journalist | finance, writing, podcasting |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
3,561
Followers With Bio
6,439
Followers Without Bio
35.61%
% With Bio
64.39%
% 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 3,250 analyzed383
Combined Engagement
187
Total Likes
196
Total Retweets
77
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
0%
With Hashtags
20%
With @Mentions
80%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
**BREAKING the AQI has now really spiked well into the 300s at 351 at 9am and is now considered HAZARDOUS. This is insane. Please be careful and take it easy outside! https://t.co/A2lDV2q78p
RT @AdrienneSmithTV: MANLIUS SWANS: This is Eman Hussan (18) being arrested yesterday by Manlius Police for killing Mama Faye and stealing her four babies. His 16 and 17-year-old friends also facing charges. We’re learning disturbing new details. I’ll have the latest at noon
Everyone up the tally, the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that yet another truck has struck the Onondaga Lake Parkway Bridge. https://t.co/cCH0CUqo8g
The New York Beef Council (NYBC) has announced that Ale 'n' Angus Pub's "Bacon Grilled Cheeseburger" has won the Best New York Burger Competition. https://t.co/ayPDa2hFZZ https://t.co/goIT4HRHwl
On May 16, the 10th Mountain Division hosted its first-ever Army Career Day and invited nearly 1,000 high school students from across Jefferson and Lewis counties to the Fort Drum military base. https://t.co/CJoyLMsoTN
Key Insights & Takeaways
The account frequently shares breaking news and public safety alerts, which likely drive higher engagement during critical events. It emphasizes local community events and regional issues, reinforcing its role as a trusted local news source. The use of hashtags like #LocalSYR helps in increasing visibility and engagement within the local community.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 84,822
- + 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 @NewsChannel9 reveals an growing Twitter presence with 84,822 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 1.3 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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