Richard Stengel
Former Under Secretary of State in Obama admin & Editor @TIME. Co-chair, @CARE. Political analyst @MSNBC. Book: "Information Wars." Threads: therickstengel
78,513
Followers
1,189
Following
12,782
Tweets
1,762.3
Avg Engagement
882
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @stengel'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:2016-12-09
- Verification:No
- Location:New York, NY
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,243
- Avg Likes per Tweet:244.7
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:1,517.6
- Followers Analyzed:10,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,243 tweetsStengel's tweets typically receive high engagement, with an average of 31,018 likes and 7,303 retweets per tweet. His content resonates with his audience, indicating a strong connection and relevance.
244.7
Avg Likes/Tweet
1,517.6
Avg Retweets/Tweet
793,584
Total Likes
4,921,468
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
29
Median Likes
44
Median Retweets
1,026
75th Percentile
84,074
Top Tweet
22.45
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
43.6%
Original
9.0%
Replies
37.7%
Retweets
9.6%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.2%
With Media
59.1%
With Links
14.2%
With #Tags
51.3%
With @Mentions
4.1%
With Emojis
207
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.21
Reply/Original Ratio
0.25
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
78.0%
Weekday Posts
22.0%
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 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 1,224 retweets (38% 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 followers are likely politically engaged individuals interested in media, politics, and current affairs. They are likely to be active on social media and value in-depth analysis and commentary.
Average
Audience Quality
23.6%
Suspicion Index
20.1%
Low-Quality %
202
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
33.2%
Empty Bio
11.3%
<10 Tweets
38.1%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
38.0%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
87.7%
No URL
7.1%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
52,687,511
Total Potential Reach
202
Median Follower Reach
843
75th Percentile Reach
22.6%
>1K followers
3.6%
>10K followers
1.0%
>50K followers
0.6%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
77.9%
Creators
7,794 accounts
10.8%
Consumers
1,078 accounts
11.3%
Dormant
1,128 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):
145
Verified Followers
1.45% of total
948
Protected Accounts
9.48% 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 | 14,097,493 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @KlasraRauf | 2,370,204 | Journalist | Politics, Literature, Translation |
| @moodewji | 1,928,292 | Entrepreneur | Business, Philanthropy, Football |
| @mtaibbi | 1,889,967 | Author | politics, journalism, podcasting |
| @LeonKrauze | 1,582,475 | Journalist | TV, Journalism, Podcasts |
| @SinghLions | 1,328,925 | Restaurateur | Food, Travel, Influencer |
| @Benioff | 1,085,249 | Entrepreneur | technology, philanthropy, leadership |
| @NOH8Campaign | 800,285 | Activism | equality, bullying, discrimination |
| @clairecmc | 798,817 | Politician | Politics, News, Grandparent |
| @JoeTrippi | 779,132 | Political Strategist | Dem Strategist, Pro-Democracy, Podcast Host |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
6,683
Followers With Bio
3,317
Followers Without Bio
66.83%
% With Bio
33.17%
% 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 analyzed324,469
Combined Engagement
118,825
Total Likes
205,644
Total Retweets
64,894
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
0%
With Hashtags
60%
With @Mentions
20%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
I always told my journalists, there aren’t two sides to a lie. Yes, you should be non-partisan, but not neutral. Journalists must be biased in favor of the truth and facts. Biased in favor of democracy itself. We protect the press so the press can protect democracy. Let’s do that
The great Jim Clyburn on Manchin's insistence that a voting rights bill be bipartisan.“I am a Black person, descended of people who were given the vote by the 15th Amendment. The 15th amendment was not a bipartisan vote, it was a single party vote that gave us the right to vote”
RT @peterframpton: I have posted this before but .. 26 years ago, a gunman entered Dunblane Primary School in Scotland, killing 16 kids and a teacher. The UK govt responded by enacting tight gun control legislation. In the 9400+ days since, there have been a total of O school sh
RT @RepShontelBrown: Let me get this straight: The Supreme Court says states cannot decide how to regulate guns—yet only the states can decide how to regulate a woman’s body.
RT @ianbremmer: exactly https://t.co/TN6qd33K6N
Key Insights & Takeaways
Stengel emphasizes the importance of journalistic bias in favor of truth over neutrality. He often highlights the political and racial implications of legislative processes and voting rights. He comments on high-profile political events, such as Trump's search warrant, suggesting a focus on real-time political developments.
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 78,513
- + 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 @stengel reveals an exceptionally influential Twitter presence with 78,513 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 1,762.3 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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