Richard D. Wolff
Host of #EconomicUpdate, Prof. of Economics Emeritus @UMassAmherst, visiting Prof. @TheNewSchool, founder @democracyatwrk. #WeCanDoBetterThanCapitalism
239,648
Followers
1,991
Following
12,444
Tweets
389.9
Avg Engagement
2,269
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @profwolff'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:2009-10-01
- Verification:No
- Location:New York, NY
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,250
- Avg Likes per Tweet:303.9
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:86.0
- Followers Analyzed:50,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,250 tweetsHis tweets typically receive a high number of likes and retweets, indicating strong public interest in his economic analyses and critiques. The engagement suggests a broad and active audience that values his insights.
303.9
Avg Likes/Tweet
86.0
Avg Retweets/Tweet
987,800
Total Likes
279,470
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
150
Median Likes
46
Median Retweets
376
75th Percentile
18,756
Top Tweet
1.63
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
85.5%
Original
1.7%
Replies
12.5%
Retweets
0.3%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.3%
With Media
73.8%
With Links
22.1%
With #Tags
14.7%
With @Mentions
0.1%
With Emojis
228
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.02
Reply/Original Ratio
0.03
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Somewhat Bursty
Occasional posting spikes
74.8%
Weekday Posts
25.2%
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 405 retweets (12% 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 followersHis audience includes students, academics, and individuals interested in economic theory and policy. They are likely engaged with political and social issues, particularly those related to capitalism and global economics.
Average
Audience Quality
22.1%
Suspicion Index
25.6%
Low-Quality %
44
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
37.6%
Empty Bio
19.7%
<10 Tweets
13.1%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
49.0%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
86.1%
No URL
13.5%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
62,334,387
Total Potential Reach
44
Median Follower Reach
193
75th Percentile Reach
7.2%
>1K followers
1.0%
>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).
63.2%
Creators
31,608 accounts
17.1%
Consumers
8,530 accounts
19.7%
Dormant
9,862 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):
920
Verified Followers
0.91% of total
11,204
Protected Accounts
11.1% 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 | 14,100,490 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @jordanbpeterson | 4,135,323 | Psychologist | Education, Psychology, Podcasts |
| @RT_com | 3,086,522 | News Outlet | Freedom, Truth, News |
| @marwilliamson | 2,782,258 | Author | spirituality, activism, love |
| @ETemelkuran | 2,710,810 | Author | Politics, Literature, Activism |
| @RBReich | 1,594,856 | Professor | Economics, Politics, Inequality |
| @LeonKrauze | 1,584,345 | Journalist | TV, Journalism, Podcasts |
| @brb1954 | 1,482,293 | Politician | Politics, Regional Development, Janata Samajwadi Party |
| @SinghLions | 1,334,283 | Restaurateur | Food, Travel, Influencer |
| @mehdirhasan | 1,288,583 | Host | Politics, News, Journalism |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
65,629
Followers With Bio
35,337
Followers Without Bio
65.0%
% With Bio
35.0%
% 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 analyzed65,427
Combined Engagement
51,978
Total Likes
13,449
Total Retweets
13,085
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
0%
With Hashtags
0%
With @Mentions
20%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
When many shortages were reported in the old USSR, communism - the system - got blamed. Now that we suffer many shortages, everything other than the system - capitalism - gets blamed. Dont be fooled.
Who is the more important trading partner: China (red) or USA (blue)? How drastically the world economy has changed. No wonder US and EU miscalculated how sanctions would "weaken" Russia. Thanks to Henry Hakamaki for the graphic. https://t.co/YUOVVOseMz
Trump did not bring fascism; it brought him. Fascism is capitalism's harsh, savage response to the divisive social crises it imposes on society (depressions, extreme racial and economic inequalities, etc.). 1/2
Ignore word salad debates over this recession. Here's what matters: we live in a system, capitalism, that is deeply unstable, lurching from inflation to recession & back endlessly disturbing our lives, jobs, institutions. End taboo against facing that our system is our proble
Leaders who saw no moral issues with invading and occupying (for 20+ years) Afghanistan and Iraq are now "morally outraged" by Putin's invasion of Ukraine? That's hypocrisy, not morality.
Key Insights & Takeaways
Prof. Wolff often critiques capitalism and highlights its social and economic failures. He emphasizes the need for systemic change and alternative economic models. He frequently discusses global economic shifts and their implications for trade and policy.
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 239,648
- + 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 @profwolff reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 239,648 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 389.9 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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