Pioneer Press
Twin Cities news, sports, politics, entertainment and business from the St. Paul Pioneer Press, Minnesota's first newspaper.
185,372
Followers
9,428
Following
201,014
Tweets
3.6
Avg Engagement
2,187
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @PioneerPress'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: Macro Influencer (100K+)
- Account Age:2008-08-21
- Verification:No
- Location:St. Paul, Minnesota
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,250
- Avg Likes per Tweet:2.7
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:0.9
- Followers Analyzed:50,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,250 tweetsThe account maintains consistent engagement with an average of 190 likes and 19 retweets per tweet. While engagement is steady, it does not indicate high viral potential or widespread interaction.
2.7
Avg Likes/Tweet
0.9
Avg Retweets/Tweet
8,743
Total Likes
3,058
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
1
Median Likes
0
Median Retweets
3
75th Percentile
769
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
97.6%
Original
0.1%
Replies
2.3%
Retweets
0.0%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.2%
With Media
98.1%
With Links
0.7%
With #Tags
2.4%
With @Mentions
0.0%
With Emojis
122
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.0
Reply/Original Ratio
0.0
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Consistent
Regular posting cadence
71.6%
Weekday Posts
28.4%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
Want This Report as PDF?
We're building PDF export for these analytics reports. Register your interest to get early access.
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 74 retweets (2% 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 50,000 followersThe primary audience is likely local residents of the Twin Cities area interested in regional news. The account also attracts a broader audience interested in Minnesota politics, sports, and business.
Average
Audience Quality
30.7%
Suspicion Index
42.6%
Low-Quality %
11
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
53.2%
Empty Bio
42.5%
<10 Tweets
7.8%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
61.2%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
87.1%
No URL
32.1%
<3 Tweets
Free Mode Analysis: These quality metrics use heuristic signals (empty bios, low tweets, suspicious ratios). For ML-powered bot detection with 95%+ accuracy, use our dedicated tool.
Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
25,641,743
Total Potential Reach
11
Median Follower Reach
73
75th Percentile Reach
4.2%
>1K followers
0.5%
>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).
37.1%
Creators
18,547 accounts
20.4%
Consumers
10,223 accounts
42.5%
Dormant
21,230 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):
317
Verified Followers
0.31% of total
8,832
Protected Accounts
8.74% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| @sherylunderwood | 1,319,061 | TV Host | Talk show, radio, sorority |
| @Ilhan | 1,293,217 | Politician | Progressive politics, Minnesota, USProgressives |
| @funder | 1,107,044 | Journalist | Politics, Journalism, Music |
| @CSuiteConfess | 1,002,002 | Executive Coach | #MeToo, Executives, Navigating |
| @rogerhamilton | 928,191 | Entrepreneur | education, entrepreneurship, futurism |
| @HerschelWalker | 919,177 | Politician | Politics, Sports, Leadership |
| @Fahrenthold | 805,417 | Reporter | Trump businesses, MSNBC, investigative reporting |
| @yashar | 705,043 | Journalist | Politics, News, Culture |
| @Iraqesque | 582,355 | Cultural commentator | Culture, History, Traditions |
| @DennisKoutoudis | 541,694 | - | - |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
37,195
Followers With Bio
63,801
Followers Without Bio
36.83%
% With Bio
63.17%
% 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.
Buy Follower Data
Export full follower list with profile details, bios, locations, and follower counts as CSV.
Buy Followers - from $15Buy Tweet Data
Export tweets with engagement metrics, timestamps, media, and reply/retweet details as CSV.
Buy Tweets - from $15Viral Tweets
Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,250 analyzed1,620
Combined Engagement
1,345
Total Likes
275
Total Retweets
324
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
0%
With Hashtags
20%
With @Mentions
80%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
Kansas bans transgender athletes from women’s, girls’ sports https://t.co/nBLTWLUldi https://t.co/XrrArcB7sF
Soucheray: Tax increase after increase and now new taxes, too. What’s sustainable about that? https://t.co/DH7ejvo4cl https://t.co/hTK54DP1vH
Kim Potter, Brooklyn Center officer who shot Daunte Wright, to be released from prison Monday https://t.co/obydpnRLsb https://t.co/YYojphe9mT
Soucheray: Those Harding teachers were brave to tell us the truth https://t.co/foQq6uCElK https://t.co/UA0iOwIXx5
RT @NWSTwinCities: A significant winter storm will impact the area Tuesday through Thursday. Two main periods of heavy snow expected are ex…
Key Insights & Takeaways
The account frequently shares breaking news and local stories, which likely drive consistent engagement. Top tweets often include links to articles, suggesting a focus on content distribution and news updates. The account's verified status is low, which may indicate a lack of official verification despite its established media presence.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 185,372
- + 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 @PioneerPress reveals an growing Twitter presence with 185,372 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 3.6 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.
Need Programmatic Access?
We're building an API for developers and researchers. Get access to Twitter data programmatically for your applications and analysis.
Register Interest for API Access