Peter Hitchener
Presenter: @9NewsMelb Facebook: Peter Hitchener: Insta: @phitchener9 Website: http:/ https://www.peterhitchener.com.au/ Also @faveanimalpix
71,429
Followers
39,477
Following
20,515
Tweets
46.6
Avg Engagement
460
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @phitchener9'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:2010-09-24
- Verification:No
- Location:Melbourne, Australia
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,239
- Avg Likes per Tweet:42.9
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:3.7
- Followers Analyzed:10,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,239 tweetsOn average, his tweets receive around 1,294 likes and 57 retweets, indicating a moderate level of engagement. The majority of interactions are positive, with many followers expressing support and well-wishes.
42.9
Avg Likes/Tweet
3.7
Avg Retweets/Tweet
138,979
Total Likes
12,041
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
2
Median Likes
0
Median Retweets
64
75th Percentile
5,762
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
Conversationalist
Highly engaged in discussions
31.1%
Original
58.4%
Replies
8.5%
Retweets
2.1%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
1.7%
With Media
38.5%
With Links
15.0%
With #Tags
85.8%
With @Mentions
33.8%
With Emojis
84
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Conversational
Engages heavily in discussions
1.88
Reply/Original Ratio
0.25
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
79.5%
Weekday Posts
20.5%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,239 tweetsContent Type Distribution
Content Breakdown
What This Reveals About Their Strategy
This account prioritizes community engagement over content broadcasting. With replies making up the majority of their activity, they invest significant time in conversations, building relationships with followers and participating in discussions. This approach typically leads to higher loyalty and more authentic connections.
The 275 retweets (8% 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 3,239 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 followersHis audience appears to be primarily interested in news updates, personal stories, and local events. They engage with his content through likes and retweets, showing support for his work and personal updates.
Average
Audience Quality
27.0%
Suspicion Index
32.8%
Low-Quality %
29
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
43.5%
Empty Bio
31.9%
<10 Tweets
14.4%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
53.1%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
86.3%
No URL
22.1%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
27,985,629
Total Potential Reach
29
Median Follower Reach
174
75th Percentile Reach
7.9%
>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).
46.4%
Creators
4,642 accounts
21.6%
Consumers
2,163 accounts
31.9%
Dormant
3,195 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):
69
Verified Followers
0.69% of total
995
Protected Accounts
9.95% of total
6 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 | 14,093,572 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @RexChapman | 1,252,498 | Commentator | Basketball, Horse racing, Commentary |
| @NOH8Campaign | 798,656 | Activism | equality, bullying, discrimination |
| @JoeTrippi | 778,810 | Political Strategist | Dem Strategist, Pro-Democracy, Podcast Host |
| @glennkirschner2 | 725,956 | Legal Analyst | Law, Justice, Politics |
| @aliciagrimes71 | 494,576 | Influencer | Youtube influencers, Music, Magazine |
| @cbouzy | 381,289 | Entrepreneur | coding, development, entrepreneurship |
| @JenniferJJacobs | 367,686 | Journalist | Biden admin, Reporting, Iowa |
| @davidmweissman | 348,685 | - | - |
| @ceoworld | 296,167 | CEO | business, leadership, journalism |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
5,646
Followers With Bio
4,354
Followers Without Bio
56.46%
% With Bio
43.54%
% 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 3,239 analyzed10,619
Combined Engagement
9,202
Total Likes
1,417
Total Retweets
2,124
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
0%
With Hashtags
60%
With @Mentions
60%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
Thanks so much for your well wishes... I am feeling better already. I am most grateful for your support.
Thanks so much for all the support, most grateful. I’m well and resting up today, and look forward to returning to @9NewsMelb tomorrow night. Take care https://t.co/cWO57xaj38
Most honoured to be this year’s @cityofmelbourne Moomba Festival with @fifi_box - come and join in the fun 11th to 14th March! https://t.co/KAvj0cUekS
RT @cctv_idiots: This kid 👦 ⛳️ 👌 https://t.co/2c9HCPiZpa
So sad to learn of the passing of Brian Henderson. I have wonderful memories of working with him. Credible, reliable and reassuring on-air, away from the cameras Brian was humble and engaging with a great sense of humour. Brian Henderson made a huge contribution to our industry.
Key Insights & Takeaways
He frequently shares personal updates and gratitude, which resonate well with his audience. His engagement is largely driven by supportive interactions rather than promotional content. He leverages personal milestones and community events to maintain audience interest and connection.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 71,429
- + High community engagement through conversations
- + 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 @phitchener9 reveals an growing Twitter presence with 71,429 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 46.6 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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