Salem Mashkour

Salem Mashkour

@smashkour

Journalist since 1980 .worked at TV, Radio& newspapers. Columnist. صحافي عراقي يعمل منذ 1980 في الاعلام المرئي والمسموع والمكتوب.مدرّب.كاتب عمود في صحف عراقية

Iraq https://www.facebook.com/unsupportedbrowser?_rdr Joined 2012-12-25 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

572,512

Followers

5,860

Following

3,644

Tweets

212.7

Avg Engagement

89

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @smashkour'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:2012-12-25
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Iraq

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,076
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:161.2
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:51.5
  • Followers Analyzed:50,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,076 tweets

Smashkour's tweets receive a moderate level of engagement, with an average of 1,626 likes and 502 retweets per tweet. This suggests a dedicated but not extremely active audience.

161.2

Avg Likes/Tweet

51.5

Avg Retweets/Tweet

495,916

Total Likes

158,287

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

57

Median Likes

18

Median Retweets

297

75th Percentile

2,961

Top Tweet

0.37

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Long Tail

Engagement Pattern

Mix of hits and regular posts

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Mixed

Balanced content approach

51.2%

Original

21.9%

Replies

18.2%

Retweets

8.6%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.0%

With Media

36.2%

With Links

25.7%

With #Tags

41.4%

With @Mentions

2.2%

With Emojis

134

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Interactive

Balances broadcasting with conversation

0.43

Reply/Original Ratio

0.47

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

73.5%

Weekday Posts

26.5%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#الوعي_أساس_النهوض (275) #داعش (30) #العراق (28) #الفلوجة (23) #الموصل (15) #الفلوجة_تتحرر (12) #الوعي_اساس_النهوض (11) #السعودية (11) #دقت_اجراس_النصر (10) #isis (9)

Most Mentioned

@youtube (40) @alhashd_media (24) @smashkour (19) @malhachimi (17) @alshammari964 (16) @dral_lawati (15) @makadhimi (15) @a2_from (13) @madi (12) @raedfa2 (10)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,076 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 1,574 (51%)
Replies 675 (22%)
Retweets 561 (18%)
Quote Tweets 266 (9%)

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 561 retweets (18% 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 3,076 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 50,000 followers

His audience likely includes Iraqis interested in politics, media, and history. They may also be individuals seeking analysis of current events and societal issues.

Average

Audience Quality

29.1%

Suspicion Index

37.8%

Low-Quality %

17

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

46.9%

Empty Bio

42.2%

<10 Tweets

7.2%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

58.1%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

98.3%

No URL

28.8%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

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

42,368,021

Total Potential Reach

17

Median Follower Reach

90

75th Percentile Reach

4.2%

>1K followers

0.7%

>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).

31.1%

Creators

15,545 accounts

26.7%

Consumers

13,336 accounts

42.2%

Dormant

21,119 accounts

191

Verified Followers

0.38% of total

1.1%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.07

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):

Iraq (4,526) بغداد (661) العراق (642) Baghdad (134) العراق بغداد (77) Yemen (64) iraq (62) London, England (52) كربلاء (41) United States (40)

240

Verified Followers

0.24% of total

5,782

Protected Accounts

5.72% of total

3 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
@moatazmatar 2,387,100 Journalist politics, journalism, ethics
@alrotayyan 2,339,771 Entrepreneur business, advertising, founder
@yasseraltwaijri 2,331,884 Poet poetry, Saudi Arabia, culture
@lameesh 1,471,235 News Anchor News, Anchor, TV
@SinghLions 1,334,990 Restaurateur Food, Travel, Influencer
@HasanIsmaik 1,140,537 Entrepreneur writing, entrepreneurship, media
@EHSANFAKEEH 1,082,089 Writer Islam, Justice, Truth
@amjadt25 1,040,867 Political Analyst politics, strategy, media
@aboabdallah1978 988,257 Poet Love, Sharing, Connection
@A_AlAthbah 826,256 Writer Writing, Journalism, Press

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

iraq (435) engineer (309) love (307) iraqi (289) university (268) student (209) engineering (197) life (173) baghdad (153) college (133)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

(75) #العراق (37) #iraq (18) #الا (15) #ستنتصر_ثورة_تشرين (10) #save_the_iraqi_people (9) #ولاي (8) #عراقي (8) #ثورة_تشرين (7) #العراق_ينتفض (7)

54,793

Followers With Bio

46,206

Followers Without Bio

54.25%

% With Bio

45.75%

% 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 3,076 analyzed

12,820

Combined Engagement

6,507

Total Likes

6,313

Total Retweets

2,564

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

20%

With Hashtags

40%

With @Mentions

40%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Iraqi Politics Media History Social Issues National Security Resistance Journalism
Salem Mashkour
@smashkour

RT @fahadq801: في اقل من ٤ دقائق استاذ في التاريخ يثبت لطلبته كيف يتم تحريف التاريخ https://t.co/PrqOsd6ygE

2022-04-15
Retweets: 2,961 Likes: 0 Engagement: 2,961
Salem Mashkour
@smashkour

العراق يشهد عملية منظمة ومموّلة لإسقاط كل الحُرَم. حرمة الدين ورموزه، حرمة المعلم، حرمة المؤسسات العلمية من مدارس وجامعات، حرمة الدم، المطلوب أن لا تبقى حرمةٌ لشي أو أحد، والبقية معروفة. المؤلم أن الكثير من المغفلين، من اعلاميين وسياسيين فاسدين وجهلة، يساعدون في التنفيذ دون وعي.

2020-01-17
Retweets: 514 Likes: 2,423 Engagement: 2,937
Salem Mashkour
@smashkour

عندما منع صدام حسين زيارة الاربعين لاسباب طائفية انضبط الجميع وامتنعوا خوفا من الاعتقال، لكنهم يتحدون اليوم حظر التجوال الذي فُرض لحمايتهم من الموت بفيروس فتّاك. شعب ملأ قلب علي بن الي طالب قيحا..

2020-03-20
Retweets: 202 Likes: 2,226 Engagement: 2,428
Salem Mashkour
@smashkour

RT @wikileaks: #ParisAttacks are the sadly predictable result of funding, training &amp; arming Sunni extremists in #Syria for years. https://t…

2015-11-15
Retweets: 2,323 Likes: 0 Engagement: 2,323
Salem Mashkour
@smashkour

عام ١٩٧٩ اقترب العراق من قائمة الدول نصف المتقدمة، لذلك: - عام١٩٨٠ دفعوا الاحمق الى فخ الحرب مع ايران خرج منها بعد ٨ سنوات باقتصاد منهار وماكنة عسكرية قوية. - في آب١٩٩٠ أوقعوه في فخ الكويت فشنوا عليه حرباً دمرت الماكنة العسكرية وحصاراً دمّر المجتمع. ومنذ ذاك ومسلسل الانهيار مستمر

2020-08-02
Retweets: 313 Likes: 1,858 Engagement: 2,171

Key Insights & Takeaways

His content often highlights historical events and their impact on modern Iraq. He critiques political decisions and their consequences, especially related to national security and stability. He uses personal and historical references to emphasize the importance of unity and resistance against external and internal threats.

Strengths

  • + Strong engagement rates above platform average
  • + Established follower base of 572,512
  • + 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 @smashkour reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 572,512 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 212.7 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