Virginia Tech
Solving complex problems, pushing boundaries, serving others, & reimagining education & technology. We are #VirginiaTech & you are welcome here. Go #Hokies! 🦃
94,814
Followers
476
Following
18,960
Tweets
55.6
Avg Engagement
629
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @virginia_tech'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:2008-11-16
- Verification:No
- Location:Blacksburg, Virginia
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,245
- Avg Likes per Tweet:41.0
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:14.6
- Followers Analyzed:10,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,245 tweetsThe account averages 2,330 likes and 502 retweets per tweet, showing moderate to high engagement. The content often includes visuals and hashtags, which likely contribute to its reach and interaction.
41.0
Avg Likes/Tweet
14.6
Avg Retweets/Tweet
133,083
Total Likes
47,365
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
8
Median Likes
3
Median Retweets
36
75th Percentile
9,383
Top Tweet
0.59
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
47.0%
Original
25.6%
Replies
22.7%
Retweets
4.8%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
2.0%
With Media
84.6%
With Links
50.3%
With #Tags
68.4%
With @Mentions
51.0%
With Emojis
188
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Interactive
Balances broadcasting with conversation
0.55
Reply/Original Ratio
0.21
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
92.7%
Weekday Posts
7.3%
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 735 retweets (23% 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 10,000 followersThe audience includes students, faculty, alumni, and the general public interested in Virginia Tech's mission and activities. It also reaches out to the broader community through events and remembrance initiatives.
Average
Audience Quality
32.0%
Suspicion Index
46.8%
Low-Quality %
8
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
51.6%
Empty Bio
52.4%
<10 Tweets
7.2%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
56.4%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
86.1%
No URL
42.0%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
18,862,726
Total Potential Reach
8
Median Follower Reach
64
75th Percentile Reach
3.2%
>1K followers
0.6%
>10K followers
0.1%
>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).
27.2%
Creators
2,716 accounts
20.4%
Consumers
2,040 accounts
52.4%
Dormant
5,244 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):
86
Verified Followers
0.86% of total
796
Protected Accounts
7.96% of total
3 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 | 14,094,502 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @LeBronJames | 979,330 | - | - |
| @itsGummyBeatz | 337,685 | - | - |
| @shomaristone | 230,960 | Reporter | News, Emmy Awards, Journalism |
| @GlennYoungkin | 212,896 | Politician | Basketball, Business, Virginia Governor |
| @Messiahanthem | 127,737 | - | - |
| @ChrisMattCook | 114,457 | Actor | Acting, Drumming, Collecting |
| @UVA | 104,670 | Education | Education, Communication, Wahoowa |
| @SpanbergerVA07 | 77,509 | - | - |
| @MomItForward | 73,741 | Influencer Marketing | food, crafts, parenting |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
4,836
Followers With Bio
5,164
Followers Without Bio
48.36%
% With Bio
51.64%
% 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 analyzed25,080
Combined Engagement
12,256
Total Likes
12,824
Total Retweets
5,016
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
80%
With Hashtags
20%
With @Mentions
100%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
RT @RexChapman: Happy Halloween. Enter Sandman (Metallica)... https://t.co/TI3xu4W28T
Today, on the 2021 Day of Remembrance, we honor the lives of the 32 students and faculty members who were tragically taken from their loved ones and our community on April 16, 2007. 🧡 #VTWeRemember ➡️ https://t.co/XIHNx7oEzd https://t.co/aUQ8chM1Tn
An orange and blue sunset over Burruss Hall this evening. #HokiesForHoos 📸: Chase Morris https://t.co/IzIxvw6yzQ
Today, on the 2022 Day of Remembrance, we honor the lives of the 32 students and faculty members who were tragically taken from their loved ones and our community on April 16, 2007. 🧡 #VTWeRemember https://t.co/l8dBYfAZKe
Today, we honor the lives of the 32 students and faculty members who were tragically taken from their loved ones and our community on April 16, 2007. On the 2023 Day of Remembrance, we reflect on the tremendous promise each of them embodied for our world. #VTWeRemember 🧡 https:
Key Insights & Takeaways
The account frequently shares visually appealing content, such as sunset photos, which can increase engagement and brand visibility. It emphasizes remembrance and community, which resonates emotionally with its audience and strengthens its connection. The use of hashtags like #Hokies and #HokiesForHoos helps reinforce brand identity and foster a sense of belonging.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 94,814
- + 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 @virginia_tech reveals an growing Twitter presence with 94,814 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 55.6 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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