The ACC

The ACC

@theACC

Official Twitter of the Atlantic Coast Conference. ๐Ÿ“บ: @ACCNetwork

Charlotte, NC https://www.theacc.com/ Joined 2009-02-19 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

104,150

Followers

284

Following

40,661

Tweets

60.8

Avg Engagement

1,314

Listed

Yes

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @theACC'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:2009-02-19
  • Verification:Yes
  • Location:Charlotte, NC

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,246
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:28.0
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:32.8
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,246 tweets

The account maintains a steady level of engagement with its tweets, often receiving a high number of likes and retweets. It effectively uses announcements and celebratory content to boost interaction.

28.0

Avg Likes/Tweet

32.8

Avg Retweets/Tweet

90,890

Total Likes

106,486

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

0

Median Likes

8

Median Retweets

56

75th Percentile

14,410

Top Tweet

0.58

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Curator

Amplifies others content frequently

41.2%

Original

1.9%

Replies

54.7%

Retweets

2.2%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.1%

With Media

97.0%

With Links

53.2%

With #Tags

74.5%

With @Mentions

67.3%

With Emojis

147

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.05

Reply/Original Ratio

0.04

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

71.4%

Weekday Posts

28.6%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#unityweek (168) #gohoos (121) #h2p (96) #goheels (85) #gocards (85) #accwten (72) #onetribe (69) #accmten (69) #accwlax (62) #goirish (60)

Most Mentioned

@theacc (144) @accnetwork (131) @accmbb (105) @accwbb (81) @fsusoccer (74) @accfootball (71) @uvaswimdive (70) @accbaseball (67) @pitt_vb (56) @hokiestfxc (51)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,246 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 1,337 (41%)
Replies 62 (2%)
Retweets 1,774 (55%)
Quote Tweets 73 (2%)

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 1,774 retweets (55% 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 3,246 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 10,000 followers

The primary audience includes college basketball fans, students, and sports enthusiasts interested in ACC events and athletes. It also targets media outlets and potential viewers of ACC Network.

Average

Audience Quality

26.7%

Suspicion Index

35.5%

Low-Quality %

27

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

45.1%

Empty Bio

35.5%

<10 Tweets

9.4%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

52.5%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

85.9%

No URL

25.9%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

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

21,195,030

Total Potential Reach

27

Median Follower Reach

146

75th Percentile Reach

5.5%

>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).

43.6%

Creators

4,362 accounts

20.9%

Consumers

2,088 accounts

35.5%

Dormant

3,550 accounts

99

Verified Followers

0.99% of total

5.7%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.09

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):

United States (108) North Carolina, USA (97) Raleigh, NC (68) Louisville, KY (66) Pittsburgh, PA (64) Charlotte, NC (61) Atlanta, GA (60) Virginia, USA (57) Tallahassee, FL (43) Florida, USA (40)

99

Verified Followers

0.99% of total

1,033

Protected Accounts

10.33% of total

4 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 14,093,193 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@DickieV 952,754 Sportscaster Basketball, Broadcasting, Philanthropy
@Jaguars 829,315 Sports Team Football, Jaguars, NFL
@CBBonFOX 656,694 Sports Commentator College Hoops, FOX Sports, App
@howardfineman 241,153 News Analyst Politics, News, Author
@thecoachtube 159,589 Sports coaching sports, coaching, potential
@EJManuel3 120,372 Sports Analyst College Football, Analyst, Sports
@DavidCastain 107,354 Academic Forbes, Ph.D. Candidate, Kappa Alpha Psi
@JeanChatzky 81,697 Financial journalist finance, writing, podcasting
@THANS50 78,284 Podcaster Basketball, Podcasting, Tar Heel

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

sports (553) school (381) high (366) football (334) gpa (325) class (311) coach (266) love (264) college (249) co (210)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#1 (38) #h2p (19) #2 (17) #10 (17) #letsgocanes (16) #forthea (16) #goheels (15) #8 (15) #keeppounding (14) #9 (14)

5,492

Followers With Bio

4,508

Followers Without Bio

54.92%

% With Bio

45.08%

% 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 3,246 analyzed

20,794

Combined Engagement

1,358

Total Likes

19,436

Total Retweets

4,159

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

40%

With Hashtags

100%

With @Mentions

100%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

College Basketball Acc Network Conference Announcements
The ACC
@theACC

RT @UNC_Basketball: After 33 years as a Hall of Fame head coach, our beloved Tar Heel Roy Williams is announcing his retirement. Thank you for all you have done and meant to everyone who plays and loves our game. Release ๐Ÿ”—: https://t.co/l6y5tRjB2I https://t.co/FzTUmbx3v1

2021-04-01
Retweets: 14,410 Likes: 0 Engagement: 14,410
The ACC
@theACC

RT @CuseMSOC: SYRACUSE WINS THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP! https://t.co/tYYFzJSoBT

2022-12-13
Retweets: 1,875 Likes: 0 Engagement: 1,875
The ACC
@theACC

RT @ClemsonMSoccer: ๐Ÿ†๐˜๐Ž๐”๐‘ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ ๐๐€๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐๐€๐‹ ๐‚๐‡๐€๐Œ๐๐ˆ๐Ž๐๐’๐Ÿ† LET THE CELEBRATION BEGIN!!!!!!!๐Ÿ’ #ClemsonUnited๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ’œ https://t.co/VPcmEyiCAy

2021-12-13
Retweets: 1,621 Likes: 0 Engagement: 1,621
The ACC
@theACC

"Roy's fingerprints will forever be on the sport of college basketball, and specifically the Atlantic Coast Conference." Congrats to @UNC_Basketball's Roy Williams on a legendary career. ๐Ÿ‘ https://t.co/W7Pr0Cj4zc

2021-04-01
Retweets: 136 Likes: 1,358 Engagement: 1,494
The ACC
@theACC

RT @FSUSoccer: Your Seminoles are ๐™‰๐™–๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™ค๐™ฃ๐™–๐™ก ๐˜พ๐™๐™–๐™ข๐™ฅ๐™ž๐™ค๐™ฃ๐™จ #OneTribe https://t.co/vkw1If6Gzx

2021-12-07
Retweets: 1,394 Likes: 0 Engagement: 1,394

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account emphasizes the legacy and impact of notable figures like Roy in college basketball. It leverages partnerships, such as with Comcast, to expand its reach and audience. It uses a mix of celebratory and promotional content to maintain audience interest and engagement.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 104,150
  • + 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 @theACC reveals an growing Twitter presence with 104,150 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 60.8 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