UMN School of Public Health

UMN School of Public Health

@PublicHealthUMN

The University of Minnesota School of Public Health: shaping a future of health #UMNDriven #UMNproud @UMNews

Minnesota https://linktr.ee/umnsph Joined 2008-05-01 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

16,828

Followers

3,104

Following

23,889

Tweets

10.9

Avg Engagement

472

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @PublicHealthUMN'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:2008-05-01
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Minnesota

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,245
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:2.2
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:8.7
  • Followers Analyzed:16,775

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,245 tweets

The account has an average of 92 likes and 37 retweets per tweet, indicating moderate engagement. Verified status may contribute to increased trust and reach.

2.2

Avg Likes/Tweet

8.7

Avg Retweets/Tweet

7,047

Total Likes

28,249

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

0

Median Likes

2

Median Retweets

7

75th Percentile

10,481

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

Curator

Amplifies others content frequently

24.7%

Original

13.4%

Replies

59.6%

Retweets

2.3%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.7%

With Media

87.4%

With Links

46.5%

With #Tags

88.7%

With @Mentions

20.9%

With Emojis

221

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Interactive

Balances broadcasting with conversation

0.54

Reply/Original Ratio

0.04

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

96.7%

Weekday Posts

3.3%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#umnproud (197) #publichealth (111) #sphgrad (69) #covid19 (68) #healthequity (64) #ruralhealth (38) #structuralracism (35) #aging (31) #antiracism (30) #wearecarhe (29)

Most Mentioned

@publichealthumn (1103) @carheumn (249) @rrhdr (221) @cidrap (219) @mtosterholm (205) @umnchai (174) @umnews (138) @tetshippee (131) @katybkoz (117) @shadac (113)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,245 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 801 (25%)
Replies 434 (13%)
Retweets 1,934 (60%)
Quote Tweets 76 (2%)

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 1,934 retweets (60% 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 3,245 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 16,775 followers

The primary audience is likely public health professionals, students, and community members interested in health equity. The content is also aimed at policymakers and the general public.

Good

Audience Quality

14.9%

Suspicion Index

15.2%

Low-Quality %

196

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

22.0%

Empty Bio

14.3%

<10 Tweets

18.5%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

21.0%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

54.4%

No URL

8.4%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

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

73,169,374

Total Potential Reach

196

Median Follower Reach

686

75th Percentile Reach

19.0%

>1K followers

2.8%

>10K followers

0.7%

>50K followers

0.4%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

66.8%

Creators

11,208 accounts

18.9%

Consumers

3,170 accounts

14.3%

Dormant

2,397 accounts

405

Verified Followers

2.41% of total

16.0%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.29

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):

Minneapolis, MN (1,300) Minnesota, USA (356) Minnesota (260) Washington, DC (197) United States (196) St Paul, MN (176) Minneapolis (169) USA (148) St. Paul, MN (102) Boston, MA (97)

405

Verified Followers

2.41% of total

1,642

Protected Accounts

9.79% of total

10 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 14,106,422 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@WHO 12,161,866 Healthcare UnitedNations, HealthForAll, COVID19
@verified 4,201,570 - -
@amyklobuchar 2,045,016 Politician Politics, Minnesota, Legislation
@CDCemergency 1,974,886 Public Health Public Health, Preparedness, Emergency Response
@soledadobrien 1,320,625 Journalist working, mom, journalist
@alfranken 1,192,631 Politician Politics, Minnesota, Democrat
@AyannaPressley 1,052,466 Politician politics, activism, representation
@LeBronJames 1,006,764 - -
@nonprofitorgs 775,057 Nonprofit Advocate Nonprofits, Digital Marketing, Fundraising

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

health (4,497) public (1,498) research (859) university (770) minnesota (684) student (542) policy (501) medical (496) tweets (493) sheher (492)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#publichealth (141) #health (62) #healthequity (59) #healthcare (48) #globalhealth (47) #epitwitter (41) #blm (33) #mentalhealth (27) #meded (24) #epidemiology (24)

13,092

Followers With Bio

3,683

Followers Without Bio

78.04%

% With Bio

21.96%

% 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 3,245 analyzed

12,557

Combined Engagement

0

Total Likes

12,557

Total Retweets

2,511

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

20%

With Hashtags

100%

With @Mentions

40%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Health Equity Structural Racism Pandemic Preparedness Public Trust Vaccine Hesitancy
UMN School of Publi…
@PublicHealthUMN

RT @WHO: 🚨 BREAKING: "For all of these reasons, I have decided that the global #monkeypox outbreak represents a public health emergency of international concern."-@DrTedros https://t.co/qvmYX1ZBAL

2022-07-25
Retweets: 10,481 Likes: 0 Engagement: 10,481
UMN School of Publi…
@PublicHealthUMN

RT @RRHDr: Still trying to wrap my head around the fact that as I was boarding my @Delta flight yesterday the mask mandate was dropped. As those around me (flight attendants included) jubilantly removed their masks, I added a second mask for extra protection.

2022-04-19
Retweets: 723 Likes: 0 Engagement: 723
UMN School of Publi…
@PublicHealthUMN

RT @rwidome: Hi!! This is your regular reminder that it is STILL okay to not want to get Covid! Even if: ✅You are *not* immune compromised ✅You *don't* live with a kid &lt; 5 years old ✅People like you usually only get mildly sick right after infection You are permitted to not

2022-03-29
Retweets: 480 Likes: 0 Engagement: 480
UMN School of Publi…
@PublicHealthUMN

RT @AyannaPressley: In case you need to hear it today: abortion is health care and health care is a fundamental human right.

2022-08-16
Retweets: 460 Likes: 0 Engagement: 460
UMN School of Publi…
@PublicHealthUMN

RT @katybkoz: Please read this incredibly well-researched, thoughtful, and compelling @business story by @clairesuddath about what it's like to give birth and take care of people giving birth in rural West Texas. https://t.co/ph5uyOKRnX

2022-08-09
Retweets: 413 Likes: 0 Engagement: 413

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently addresses systemic issues like structural racism and its impact on health outcomes. It emphasizes the importance of public trust in health institutions during crises. It engages with public concerns about vaccine mandates and booster shots.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 16,828
  • + 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 @PublicHealthUMN reveals an growing Twitter presence with 16,828 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 10.9 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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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