The Tyee
Independent BC-based journalism swimming against the current. Paywall-free since 2003. Partner stories at @TyeePresents. Support us: https://support.thetyee.ca/
75,657
Followers
2,176
Following
81,457
Tweets
16.5
Avg Engagement
1,951
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @TheTyee'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:2008-03-31
- Verification:No
- Location:Vancouver
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,249
- Avg Likes per Tweet:9.8
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:6.6
- Followers Analyzed:10,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,249 tweetsTheTyee's tweets typically receive around 512 likes and 258 retweets on average, indicating a moderate level of engagement. Their content is shared and discussed within their community, suggesting a loyal and active follower base.
9.8
Avg Likes/Tweet
6.6
Avg Retweets/Tweet
31,927
Total Likes
21,543
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
5
Median Likes
2
Median Retweets
16
75th Percentile
2,468
Top Tweet
0.22
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
69.5%
Original
18.7%
Replies
11.7%
Retweets
0.2%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
1.0%
With Media
84.9%
With Links
15.5%
With #Tags
39.1%
With @Mentions
17.3%
With Emojis
222
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.27
Reply/Original Ratio
0.02
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Somewhat Bursty
Occasional posting spikes
87.8%
Weekday Posts
12.2%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,249 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 379 retweets (12% 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 3,249 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 followersThe audience is likely politically aware and interested in local and national politics, with a focus on social justice and environmental issues. They are active on social media and value independent journalism.
Average
Audience Quality
21.1%
Suspicion Index
24.6%
Low-Quality %
87
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
34.0%
Empty Bio
21.2%
<10 Tweets
18.2%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
37.6%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
80.2%
No URL
15.1%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
25,952,207
Total Potential Reach
87
Median Follower Reach
396
75th Percentile Reach
12.0%
>1K followers
1.4%
>10K followers
0.4%
>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).
63.9%
Creators
6,385 accounts
15.0%
Consumers
1,498 accounts
21.2%
Dormant
2,117 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):
99
Verified Followers
0.99% of total
1,022
Protected Accounts
10.22% 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 | 14,096,858 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @NOH8Campaign | 800,433 | Activism | equality, bullying, discrimination |
| @IamMzilikazi | 553,021 | Musician | Pan-African music, Album, Rise |
| @TaylorLorenz | 350,340 | Reporter | influencer, online creator, book |
| @tveitdal | 346,395 | Environmental Activist | Climate Change, Renewable Energy, Nature |
| @ShmooReport | 310,839 | News Reporter | Canada, News, Updates |
| @laurentbaheux | 247,042 | Photographe | Animaux sauvages, Photographie, Engagement |
| @OttawaCitizen | 244,302 | News outlet | News, Ottawa, Capital |
| @MuseumWeek | 230,516 | Cultural Event | art, culture, heritage |
| @MsKristinKreuk | 219,141 | - | - |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
6,602
Followers With Bio
3,398
Followers Without Bio
66.02%
% With Bio
33.98%
% 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 3,249 analyzed5,348
Combined Engagement
3,602
Total Likes
1,746
Total Retweets
1,070
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
20%
With Hashtags
0%
With @Mentions
100%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
Cholera didn’t stop ravaging the working poor of Europe until engineers improved water treatment and wastewater disposal, robbing it of its breeding ground. The point is, we can’t expect a pandemic to just end in the very environment it thrived. https://t.co/duaulT7xvZ
#NEW: In his law society hearing Wednesday, Alberta Justice Minister Tyler Shandro appeared to seriously breach the personal privacy of a witness. It was unnoticed by members of the tribunal and Shandro’s lawyer. Tyee reporter Charles Rusnell caught it. https://t.co/ig9oGZAa9y
Danielle Smith said during the Rachel Notley years, Alberta lost 183,000 jobs. But economist Trevor Tombe confirmed that in fact jobs grew by 42,400 during Notley's time as premier. https://t.co/uy1jRpQvc1
Andrew Nikiforuk: Thirty years ago, if a premier was shown to have spoken with a criminally charged extremist, and she told him she was discussing his case with officials, that politician would be hounded from office. But not in Alberta today. https://t.co/MW3KZMbXiv
The COVID pandemic will not disappear until engineers address the niche the virus favours, says MIT nuclear engineer Charles Forsberg: dirty air in crowded indoor spaces, a product of modern buildings designed to save energy. https://t.co/ZdneFU6Q2i
Key Insights & Takeaways
TheTyee focuses on underreported issues and public interest stories, often highlighting social and political challenges. Their content is frequently tied to current events and policy discussions, especially in Alberta and British Columbia. They emphasize independent journalism and maintain a paywall-free model to ensure accessibility.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 75,657
- + 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 @TheTyee reveals an growing Twitter presence with 75,657 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 16.5 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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