Stephen Hickey
British Diplomat. Former British Ambassador to Iraq, and Ambassador and Political Coordinator at the UN in New York.
81,428
Followers
1,494
Following
2,592
Tweets
340.9
Avg Engagement
170
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @sblhickey'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:2010-11-04
- Verification:No
- Location:London, England
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:2,584
- Avg Likes per Tweet:134.9
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:206.0
- Followers Analyzed:10,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 2,584 tweetsSblhickey's tweets receive high engagement, with an average of 5,827 likes and 358 retweets per tweet. Their content is well-received and widely shared.
134.9
Avg Likes/Tweet
206.0
Avg Retweets/Tweet
348,540
Total Likes
532,234
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
0
Median Likes
6
Median Retweets
71
75th Percentile
281,663
Top Tweet
4.19
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
38.9%
Original
21.0%
Replies
37.0%
Retweets
3.0%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.2%
With Media
50.3%
With Links
40.5%
With #Tags
64.0%
With @Mentions
9.8%
With Emojis
160
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Interactive
Balances broadcasting with conversation
0.54
Reply/Original Ratio
0.08
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
74.9%
Weekday Posts
25.1%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 2,584 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 957 retweets (37% 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 2,584 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 followersThe audience includes followers interested in diplomacy, Middle Eastern culture, and personal stories. They are likely engaged with political and cultural content.
Below Average
Audience Quality
36.0%
Suspicion Index
46.2%
Low-Quality %
6
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
50.6%
Empty Bio
54.7%
<10 Tweets
9.3%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
73.2%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
96.5%
No URL
41.7%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
20,199,201
Total Potential Reach
6
Median Follower Reach
53
75th Percentile Reach
3.2%
>1K followers
0.6%
>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).
25.0%
Creators
2,502 accounts
20.2%
Consumers
2,025 accounts
54.7%
Dormant
5,473 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):
47
Verified Followers
0.47% of total
797
Protected Accounts
7.97% of total
2 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 | 14,098,069 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @theJeremyVine | 787,201 | Broadcaster | radio, eggheads, poetry |
| @Monasosh | 651,748 | Activist | Activism, Human rights, Freedom |
| @qubadjt | 650,283 | Politician | Politics, Public Service, Football |
| @amberinzaman | 427,891 | Journalist | Turkey, Journalism, Dogs |
| @leParrainRDC | 348,675 | Consultant | consulting, memory creation, creativity |
| @Guma_el_gamaty | 200,099 | Politician | Politics, Libya, Taghyeer Party |
| @ranarahimpour | 148,167 | Journalist | Iran, BBC, Presenter |
| @sana2 | 115,577 | - | - |
| @John_Hudson | 84,229 | Journalist | diplomacy, national security, journalism |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
4,938
Followers With Bio
5,062
Followers Without Bio
49.38%
% With Bio
50.62%
% 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 2,584 analyzed370,028
Combined Engagement
0
Total Likes
370,028
Total Retweets
74,006
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
40%
With Media
20%
With Hashtags
100%
With @Mentions
100%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
RT @Malala: 5 years ago, I was shot in an attempt to stop me from speaking out for girls' education. Today, I attend my first lectures at Oxford. https://t.co/sXGnpU1KWQ
RT @CanadaUN: Thank you @RussiaUN for your letter dated March 16. Please see our suggested edits below. #StandWithUkraine #RespectTheCharter https://t.co/0M663R0tUW
RT @BorisJohnson: Congratulations @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris https://t.co/xrpE99W4c4
RT @MuhammadLila: Just spoke with Aylan's aunt. Asking people to stop using drowning photo. Wants world to remember him smiling http://t.co/COa1mAnzvG
RT @borzou: Turkish social media was heartbroken over the viral photo of a Syrian refugee shoeshine boy staring in from the outside of a southeast Turkey gym (left). So the gym gave the 12-year-old Muhammad Hussein a free lifetime membership. (right, DHA photo) https://t.co/NCTXv
Key Insights & Takeaways
Sblhickey shares personal experiences and cultural moments, such as cooking and Ramadan, which resonate with their audience. They engage with political and humanitarian issues, showing a commitment to public discourse. Their verified status is low, suggesting a more personal and authentic approach to their content.
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 81,428
- + 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 @sblhickey reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 81,428 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 340.9 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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