Rick O'Shea
Broadcaster @rte/@rtegold. Here rarely, mail me or find me in links below.
60,991
Followers
1,554
Following
160,996
Tweets
27.4
Avg Engagement
495
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @rickoshea'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:2008-03-11
- Verification:No
- Location:Dublin, Ireland
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,243
- Avg Likes per Tweet:5.3
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:22.0
- Followers Analyzed:10,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,243 tweetsThe average engagement per tweet is moderate, indicating a consistent but not overwhelming level of interaction. The majority of engagement comes from likes rather than retweets, suggesting a preference for personal connection over content sharing.
5.3
Avg Likes/Tweet
22.0
Avg Retweets/Tweet
17,310
Total Likes
71,476
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
1
Median Likes
0
Median Retweets
7
75th Percentile
15,517
Top Tweet
0.45
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Viral Spikes
Engagement Pattern
Few posts get most engagement
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Mixed
Balanced content approach
19.6%
Original
45.8%
Replies
19.0%
Retweets
15.6%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.7%
With Media
54.3%
With Links
9.1%
With #Tags
72.9%
With @Mentions
17.0%
With Emojis
150
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Conversational
Engages heavily in discussions
2.34
Reply/Original Ratio
0.82
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Somewhat Bursty
Occasional posting spikes
97.7%
Weekday Posts
2.3%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,243 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 615 retweets (19% 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 3,243 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 a mix of media professionals and general followers interested in his broadcasts and personal updates. The engagement suggests a community that values both his professional and personal content.
Average
Audience Quality
21.0%
Suspicion Index
22.2%
Low-Quality %
146
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
34.2%
Empty Bio
16.5%
<10 Tweets
23.5%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
35.6%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
73.0%
No URL
10.3%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
30,347,562
Total Potential Reach
146
Median Follower Reach
682
75th Percentile Reach
19.8%
>1K followers
3.0%
>10K followers
0.6%
>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).
66.3%
Creators
6,630 accounts
17.2%
Consumers
1,716 accounts
16.5%
Dormant
1,654 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):
62
Verified Followers
0.62% of total
858
Protected Accounts
8.58% of total
8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| @russellcrowe | 2,898,839 | Actor | Movies, Music, Family |
| @frankieboyle | 2,671,471 | Comedian | Comedy, Residency, Glasgow |
| @richardosman | 1,262,944 | TV Presenter | TV, Quiz shows, Comedy |
| @1pcornwell | 1,178,900 | Author | crime, mystery, writing |
| @donwinslow | 933,266 | Author | books, writing, reading |
| @LivaneliZulfu | 813,039 | Musician | Music, Literature, Activism |
| @NOH8Campaign | 799,191 | Activism | equality, bullying, discrimination |
| @IamMzilikazi | 553,742 | Musician | Pan-African music, Album, Rise |
| @THE_THEO_FORD | 475,286 | - | - |
| @monaeltahawy | 364,560 | Writer | feminism, activism, writing |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
6,578
Followers With Bio
3,422
Followers Without Bio
65.78%
% With Bio
34.22%
% 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 3,243 analyzed41,440
Combined Engagement
0
Total Likes
41,440
Total Retweets
8,288
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
0%
With Hashtags
100%
With @Mentions
60%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
RT @KeatonPatti: I downloaded Truth Social just to see how crazy it was and these are just some of the ads I saw on it. https://t.co/uVVKX3tJAw
RT @haveigotnews: New series of Big Brother receives 50 million applications after producers confirm that the house will have food and central heating.
RT @NoContextBrits: https://t.co/tHUJfwzMIb
RT @dionnewarwick: If I am on your @Spotify Wrapped let me know. Most of my songs are sad and I am hoping you’re okay. We can talk about it.
RT @RottenInDenmark: An entire right-wing news cycle driven by a single Reddit comment, incredible. https://t.co/0ka02IAbZG
Key Insights & Takeaways
His tweets often include personal stories and interactions, which may contribute to the sense of community among followers. There is a noticeable trend of tweets from non-followers being liked, which could indicate a broader reach or shared interests. His content reflects a blend of professional and personal life, which may help in building a relatable public image.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 60,991
- + 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 @rickoshea reveals an growing Twitter presence with 60,991 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 27.4 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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