Van Badham ✊
@Guardian columnist, @WeekOnWednesday co-host, theatremaker, commentator, TV dilettante. Email: [email protected]. In my spare time I write books.
113,746
Followers
9,686
Following
42,463
Tweets
834.5
Avg Engagement
970
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @vanbadham'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:2009-04-19
- Verification:No
- Location:Victoria, Australia
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,238
- Avg Likes per Tweet:45.7
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:788.8
- Followers Analyzed:10,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,238 tweetsTheir tweets typically receive a high number of likes and retweets, indicating strong audience interaction. The content often sparks debate and discussion, especially around political figures and events.
45.7
Avg Likes/Tweet
788.8
Avg Retweets/Tweet
147,884
Total Likes
2,554,117
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
0
Median Likes
30
Median Retweets
434
75th Percentile
64,592
Top Tweet
7.34
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
7.4%
Original
13.9%
Replies
66.9%
Retweets
11.9%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
1.0%
With Media
62.7%
With Links
20.5%
With #Tags
83.4%
With @Mentions
4.7%
With Emojis
173
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Conversational
Engages heavily in discussions
1.88
Reply/Original Ratio
0.18
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Somewhat Bursty
Occasional posting spikes
70.9%
Weekday Posts
29.1%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,238 tweetsContent Type Distribution
Content Breakdown
What This Reveals About Their Strategy
This account prioritizes community engagement over content broadcasting. With replies making up the majority of their activity, they invest significant time in conversations, building relationships with followers and participating in discussions. This approach typically leads to higher loyalty and more authentic connections.
The 2,166 retweets (67% 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 3,238 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 followersVanbadham's audience primarily consists of politically engaged Australians interested in media and political analysis. Their followers are likely to be active on social media and interested in current affairs.
Average
Audience Quality
24.7%
Suspicion Index
30.1%
Low-Quality %
50
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
42.7%
Empty Bio
26.4%
<10 Tweets
19.6%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
42.0%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
86.1%
No URL
17.5%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
30,828,567
Total Potential Reach
50
Median Follower Reach
270
75th Percentile Reach
11.2%
>1K followers
2.0%
>10K followers
0.6%
>50K followers
0.3%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
52.3%
Creators
5,232 accounts
21.3%
Consumers
2,132 accounts
26.4%
Dormant
2,636 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):
126
Verified Followers
1.26% of total
586
Protected Accounts
5.86% of total
5 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 | 14,093,714 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @AdamKinzinger | 863,019 | Politician | Military, Politics, Public Service |
| @iownjd | 772,124 | Lawyer | learn, inspire, engage |
| @FrankFigliuzzi1 | 527,118 | - | - |
| @Matt_VanDyke | 510,903 | Founder | veterans, training, supplies |
| @cbouzy | 383,070 | Entrepreneur | coding, development, entrepreneurship |
| @noveliciouss | 356,737 | Publicist | Writing, Reading, Film |
| @JohnWDean | 331,445 | - | - |
| @FPWellman | 307,830 | Advocate | Advocate, Senior Advisor, Educated |
| @georgehahn | 298,439 | - | - |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
5,733
Followers With Bio
4,267
Followers Without Bio
57.33%
% With Bio
42.67%
% 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 3,238 analyzed200,285
Combined Engagement
0
Total Likes
200,285
Total Retweets
40,057
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
0%
With Hashtags
100%
With @Mentions
80%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
RT @PicturesFoIder: https://t.co/pxo3C8VDUf
RT @Phil_Lewis_: Wow: Tennessee state Rep. Justin Jones, one of the Dems that the GOP is trying to expel from state legislature to protesting gun violence, calls out his colleagues on the floor ‘For years, one of your colleagues, an admitted child molester, sat in this chamber –
RT @SleepyOktobur: I have reinstalled Twitter to respond to this story and make sure my voice is fully heard. I am Casey. My real name is Alex but my mom decided it would be best to hide it for anonymity. But this is my story, not hers. This is not the free press’s story. https
RT @NoLieWithBTC: Maybe cable news channels can take a tiny break from covering what Trump had for lunch to show the massive crowds of young people flooding into Nashville to demand Republicans pass gun reform. https://t.co/Mo9CwT3oAr
RT @JoeBiden: There were not fine people on both sides of Charlottesville. The January 6th rioters were not good people. End of story. https://t.co/1Jc9yQwTvh
Key Insights & Takeaways
Vanbadham frequently critiques political figures and media narratives, often highlighting perceived inconsistencies or biases. They engage with current events and public figures, providing commentary that reflects their personal views and opinions. Their content is often provocative and thought-provoking, encouraging audience debate and discussion.
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 113,746
- + High community engagement through conversations
- + 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 @vanbadham reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 113,746 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 834.5 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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