Samantha Maiden
Political Editor, https://www.news.com.au/. [email protected]
184,137
Followers
11,531
Following
75,676
Tweets
712.5
Avg Engagement
1,363
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @samanthamaiden'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:2009-09-24
- Verification:No
- Location:Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,248
- Avg Likes per Tweet:149.9
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:562.6
- Followers Analyzed:50,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,248 tweetsHer tweets receive a high number of likes and retweets, indicating strong audience interaction. The engagement is consistent across her posts.
149.9
Avg Likes/Tweet
562.6
Avg Retweets/Tweet
486,795
Total Likes
1,827,326
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
9
Median Likes
6
Median Retweets
259
75th Percentile
113,262
Top Tweet
3.87
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
21.9%
Original
46.5%
Replies
21.1%
Retweets
10.5%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.9%
With Media
38.2%
With Links
2.6%
With #Tags
76.2%
With @Mentions
4.6%
With Emojis
142
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Conversational
Engages heavily in discussions
2.12
Reply/Original Ratio
0.5
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
76.6%
Weekday Posts
23.4%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,248 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 686 retweets (21% 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 3,248 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 followersHer audience includes political enthusiasts, journalists, and followers of current events. They are likely interested in Australian politics and public discourse.
Average
Audience Quality
27.4%
Suspicion Index
36.4%
Low-Quality %
20
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
47.8%
Empty Bio
34.8%
<10 Tweets
9.8%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
54.9%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
88.7%
No URL
25.0%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
56,419,643
Total Potential Reach
20
Median Follower Reach
126
75th Percentile Reach
5.7%
>1K followers
0.8%
>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).
44.5%
Creators
22,225 accounts
20.8%
Consumers
10,397 accounts
34.8%
Dormant
17,378 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):
435
Verified Followers
0.43% of total
8,994
Protected Accounts
8.91% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| @JohnCena | 14,100,278 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @chrissyteigen | 12,861,923 | - | - |
| @GreatestQuotes | 4,232,857 | Inspirational Speaker | Challenge, Motivate, Inspire |
| @amyklobuchar | 2,042,974 | Politician | Politics, Minnesota, Legislation |
| @SinghLions | 1,333,968 | Restaurateur | Food, Travel, Influencer |
| @GeorgePapa19 | 1,114,752 | Author | Politics, Author, Deep State |
| @funder | 1,107,056 | Journalist | Politics, Journalism, Music |
| @amandapalmer | 1,014,585 | Musician | music, writing, patronage |
| @TurnbullMalcolm | 986,857 | Politician | Politics, Australia, Leadership |
| @BRUNOIERULLO | 935,319 | Fashion Designer | Fashion, Design, Documentary |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
57,278
Followers With Bio
43,720
Followers Without Bio
56.71%
% With Bio
43.29%
% 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 3,248 analyzed407,535
Combined Engagement
0
Total Likes
407,535
Total Retweets
81,507
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
20%
With Media
0%
With Hashtags
100%
With @Mentions
20%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
RT @ndelriego: This thread will be dedicated to the victims of the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas. As a parent, my heart is broken seeing…
RT @NoLieWithBTC: This new commercial from Mothers Against Greg Abbott is one of the best political ads I’ve ever seen. https://t.co/Eva1A8…
RT @lapatina_: Ukrainian mothers are writing their family contacts on the bodies of their children in case they get killed and the child su…
RT @kgorchinskaya: These photos were taken 41 days apart by the president’s photographer. The first one on the 23rd of February, the last d…
RT @ambernoelle: Normal people: I met this guy, he was average Victorian writers: He was, in the way of most men, possessed of a rudimentar…
Key Insights & Takeaways
She frequently comments on political figures and their public statements, often highlighting contradictions or controversies. Her tweets often reflect on public sentiment and media reactions to political decisions. She uses her platform to question and analyze political strategies and public perceptions.
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 184,137
- + 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 @samanthamaiden reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 184,137 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 712.5 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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