The Real News
Independent, viewer-supported news network. No corporate funds or advertising money.
89,447
Followers
3,680
Following
45,475
Tweets
48.6
Avg Engagement
2,389
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @TheRealNews'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:2007-09-07
- Verification:No
- Location:Baltimore
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,245
- Avg Likes per Tweet:24.8
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:23.8
- Followers Analyzed:9,998
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,245 tweetsThe account has a high average engagement rate with likes and retweets, indicating a loyal and active follower base. The content often sparks discussion and shares across the platform.
24.8
Avg Likes/Tweet
23.8
Avg Retweets/Tweet
80,336
Total Likes
77,330
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
9
Median Likes
8
Median Retweets
31
75th Percentile
16,278
Top Tweet
0.54
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
77.6%
Original
4.4%
Replies
17.3%
Retweets
0.6%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.2%
With Media
98.6%
With Links
3.4%
With #Tags
42.6%
With @Mentions
6.7%
With Emojis
230
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.06
Reply/Original Ratio
0.04
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Somewhat Bursty
Occasional posting spikes
80.4%
Weekday Posts
19.6%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,245 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 561 retweets (17% 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 3,245 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 9,998 followersThe audience is likely politically aware and values non-corporate media. They are interested in investigative journalism and alternative viewpoints on current events.
Average
Audience Quality
20.2%
Suspicion Index
20.4%
Low-Quality %
111
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
31.1%
Empty Bio
13.8%
<10 Tweets
21.9%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
39.5%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
81.0%
No URL
9.6%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
25,618,942
Total Potential Reach
111
Median Follower Reach
417
75th Percentile Reach
13.1%
>1K followers
1.8%
>10K followers
0.4%
>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).
74.4%
Creators
7,434 accounts
11.9%
Consumers
1,186 accounts
13.8%
Dormant
1,378 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):
154
Verified Followers
1.54% of total
1,225
Protected Accounts
12.25% 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 | 14,097,055 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @NOH8Campaign | 799,140 | Activism | equality, bullying, discrimination |
| @essenviews | 171,691 | Business Strategist | Politics, Business, Oxford Comma |
| @Eve6 | 162,700 | Musician | Music, Band, Singing |
| @whatwouldDOOdo | 140,533 | Baseball Player | Baseball, Family, UVA |
| @Lahcenhaddad | 136,318 | Academic | Research, Writing, Development |
| @HelenaVillarRT | 133,352 | - | - |
| @PauloAbrao | 127,912 | Lawyer | Human Rights, Law, Scholar |
| @amazonlabor | 125,408 | - | - |
| @theappeal | 124,141 | Journalist | criminal justice, worker-led news, harm prevention |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
6,888
Followers With Bio
3,112
Followers Without Bio
68.88%
% With Bio
31.12%
% 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 3,245 analyzed28,875
Combined Engagement
17,121
Total Likes
11,754
Total Retweets
5,775
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
20%
With Media
0%
With Hashtags
60%
With @Mentions
60%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
As a computer programmer, Aaron Swartz changed the internet forever and fiercely fought against the privatization of knowledge. The federal government persecuted him for it until his death by suicide in 2013. 🧵 1/6 https://t.co/NA8srPRkM7
RT @TheRealNews: As a computer programmer, Aaron Swartz changed the internet forever and fiercely fought against the privatization of knowledge. The federal government persecuted him for it until his death by suicide in 2013. 🧵 1/6 https://t.co/NA8srPRkM7
Hey, folks, @maximillian_alv here, thought you should see these photos a railroad worker sent me today: ONE day after Congress preemptively broke railroaders' strike & did nothing to stop rail carriers' destructive business practices, 2 Norfolk Southern trains derailed in PA
"Not only that, but he was present for beatings, present for force feedings and other forms of torture. As Mansoor describes, not only was he present and observing them, but seemed to take great pleasure in them happening." https://t.co/hGkRtByNOh
RT @maximillian_alv: On Friday, the US could see its 1st major rail strike and/or lockout since the 90s. MSM has *finally* taken an interest in covering this story but seldom from the workers' side. Here's a thread of our @TheRealNews coverage this year on the long-brewing crisis
Key Insights & Takeaways
The account frequently highlights underreported stories and raw footage, providing a platform for marginalized voices. It emphasizes transparency and independence, which resonate strongly with its audience. The use of verified journalists and real-time updates helps build trust and credibility.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 89,447
- + 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 @TheRealNews reveals an growing Twitter presence with 89,447 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 48.6 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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