The Hill Times

The Hill Times

@TheHillTimes

The Hill Times is an influential, independently owned newspaper. We've covered Parliament Hill since 1989. Subscribe: https://www.hilltimes.com/get-a-subscription/…

Ottawa, ON, Canada https://www.hilltimes.com/ Joined 2010-06-24 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

93,403

Followers

2,258

Following

39,197

Tweets

6.1

Avg Engagement

1,223

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @TheHillTimes'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:2010-06-24
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Ottawa, ON, Canada

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,250
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:2.6
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:3.5
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

The account maintains a consistent level of engagement, with an average of 320 likes and 106 retweets per tweet. Its content is often shared and discussed, indicating a strong community interaction.

2.6

Avg Likes/Tweet

3.5

Avg Retweets/Tweet

8,485

Total Likes

11,357

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

1

Median Likes

1

Median Retweets

3

75th Percentile

5,339

Top Tweet

0.07

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Broadcaster

Primarily shares original content

97.4%

Original

0.6%

Replies

2.0%

Retweets

0.1%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

2.0%

With Media

99.5%

With Links

93.0%

With #Tags

45.3%

With @Mentions

0.1%

With Emojis

199

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.01

Reply/Original Ratio

0.05

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Somewhat Bursty

Occasional posting spikes

87.4%

Weekday Posts

12.6%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#cdnpoli (2957) #cndpoli (48) #cdnpolitics (9) #shaughnessycohen (7) #canlit (6) #cdnmedia (3) #cdnpoil (3) #polipen (2) #liberals (2) #nhl (2)

Most Mentioned

@mike_lpnt (161) @lryck (157) @lefthandstu (126) @campbellian_ (120) @abbas_rana1 (109) @neilrmoss (102) @dearotherpeople (89) @cnockaert_j (81) @christopherguly (50) @deadder (49)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 3,165 (97%)
Replies 18 (1%)
Retweets 64 (2%)
Quote Tweets 3 (0%)

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 64 retweets (2% 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 3,250 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 audience is likely politically interested individuals, journalists, and followers of Canadian politics. The account's verified status and engagement suggest a credible and informed audience base.

Average

Audience Quality

23.8%

Suspicion Index

26.0%

Low-Quality %

74

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

35.6%

Empty Bio

23.1%

<10 Tweets

19.7%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

46.1%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

82.0%

No URL

16.4%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

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

26,217,307

Total Potential Reach

74

Median Follower Reach

369

75th Percentile Reach

12.7%

>1K followers

1.7%

>10K followers

0.3%

>50K followers

0.2%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

59.4%

Creators

5,935 accounts

17.5%

Consumers

1,753 accounts

23.1%

Dormant

2,312 accounts

171

Verified Followers

1.71% of total

12.3%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.12

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):

Canada (433) Ottawa, Ontario (388) Toronto, Ontario (340) Ontario, Canada (133) Toronto (116) Ottawa (109) Montréal, Québec (76) Calgary, Alberta (74) Vancouver, British Columbia (71) Toronto, Canada (58)

171

Verified Followers

1.71% of total

1,084

Protected Accounts

10.84% of total

6 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 14,094,633 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@CalvinHelin 583,016 Author empowerment, responsibility, self-reliance
@TundeTASH 509,141 Immigration Consultant Tech Skills, Immigration, Study Abroad
@StephenCaggiano 343,199 Content Creator Content creation, Access, Resource for creators
@ClimateHuman 338,941 Climate Scientist Climate science, Degrowth, Fossil fuels
@EffinBirds 300,040 Illustrator birds, curse words, merch
@idclrWorldPeace 261,595 Activist Global peace, Power of intention, Art project
@JimHarris 257,478 Author AI, Disruption, Innovation
@iyoba4u 230,867 Student Education, Dreaming, Advocacy
@berniematthew 180,666 Banker LGBTQ+ rights, mental health, recovery

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

canadian (329) canada (319) views (305) love (238) politics (226) life (222) proud (209) political (201) public (198) sheher (197)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#cdnpoli (36) #trudeaumustgo (14) #bitcoin (12) #humanrights (11) #blacklivesmatter (11) #mentalhealth (10) #canada (9) #gohabsgo (9) #blm (9) #crypto (7)

6,443

Followers With Bio

3,557

Followers Without Bio

64.43%

% With Bio

35.57%

% 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 3,250 analyzed

8,623

Combined Engagement

2,224

Total Likes

6,399

Total Retweets

1,725

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

20%

With Media

60%

With Hashtags

80%

With @Mentions

80%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Canadian Politics Parliamentary Coverage Political Analysis Media Engagement Public Figures News Updates

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently highlights political figures and events, indicating a focus on current affairs. It includes multimedia content such as photos, which can increase engagement and visibility. The use of verified accounts and hashtags suggests an effort to build credibility and encourage participation.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 93,403
  • + 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 @TheHillTimes reveals an growing Twitter presence with 93,403 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 6.1 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