Virginia ABC

Virginia ABC

@VirginiaABC

Tweets about products, recipes, industry news, public safety & agency updates from the Communications team. Cheers to 88 years of progress, innovation & success

#Virginia https://www.abc.virginia.gov/ Joined 2009-05-27 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

13,089

Followers

6,553

Following

10,113

Tweets

7.3

Avg Engagement

177

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @VirginiaABC'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:2009-05-27
  • Verification:No
  • Location:#Virginia

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:500
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:5.9
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:1.4
  • Followers Analyzed:13,011

Engagement Analysis

Based on 500 tweets

The account has an average of 191 likes and 33 retweets per tweet, suggesting moderate engagement. The top tweets often involve promotions and announcements, which may drive higher interaction.

5.9

Avg Likes/Tweet

1.4

Avg Retweets/Tweet

2,952

Total Likes

685

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

1

Median Likes

0

Median Retweets

4

75th Percentile

1,984

Top Tweet

0.56

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

61.6%

Original

32.2%

Replies

3.0%

Retweets

3.2%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.6%

With Media

72.8%

With Links

7.4%

With #Tags

40.0%

With @Mentions

16.2%

With Emojis

214

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Interactive

Balances broadcasting with conversation

0.52

Reply/Original Ratio

1.07

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

95.2%

Weekday Posts

4.8%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#sipresponsibly (13) #swam (2) #blackhistorymonth (2) #lowalcohol (2) #drivesoberorgetpulledover (2) #yadapp (1) #justdrive (1) #alcoholawarenessmonth (1) #weddingseason (1) #weddingplanning (1)

Most Mentioned

@redhoneylips (21) @virginiaabc (11) @governorva (7) @carsnmotionmik (5) @vaagriculture (4) @drinkinggeeks (4) @more_cowbell_4u (4) @nluedtke1 (4) @wrap_org (3) @delmarkva (3)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 500 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 308 (62%)
Replies 161 (32%)
Retweets 15 (3%)
Quote Tweets 16 (3%)

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 15 retweets (3% 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 500 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 13,011 followers

The audience is likely interested in alcohol products, industry news, and public safety updates. They may include consumers, industry professionals, and government stakeholders.

Good

Audience Quality

17.0%

Suspicion Index

23.6%

Low-Quality %

106

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

36.1%

Empty Bio

17.3%

<10 Tweets

12.8%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

26.5%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

67.0%

No URL

11.2%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

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

53,685,461

Total Potential Reach

106

Median Follower Reach

454

75th Percentile Reach

15.1%

>1K followers

2.7%

>10K followers

0.8%

>50K followers

0.4%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

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

66.0%

Creators

8,584 accounts

16.7%

Consumers

2,172 accounts

17.3%

Dormant

2,255 accounts

415

Verified Followers

3.19% of total

9.4%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.23

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):

Richmond, VA (951) Virginia, USA (530) Washington, DC (307) Virginia (274) Virginia Beach, VA (164) Richmond, Virginia (161) United States (146) Charlottesville, VA (135) Arlington, VA (119) Alexandria, VA (116)

415

Verified Followers

3.19% of total

1,794

Protected Accounts

13.79% of total

10 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 14,105,734 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@hootsuite 7,326,217 Social Media Manager Social media, news, tips
@BeatsByAssassin 2,266,184 Multitalented Actor, Director, Rapper
@6BillionPeople 2,037,974 - -
@soledadobrien 1,320,041 Journalist working, mom, journalist
@TheCooksCook 1,139,661 Culinary Entrepreneur cooking, community, multimedia
@CollChris 673,074 Traveler Travel, Asia, Adventure
@kimgarst 568,278 Social Media Influencer Social Media, Video, Hockey
@MarkWarner 498,889 Politician politics, Virginia, intelligence
@zaibatsu 467,579 Digital Marketer Art, Social Media, Science

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

virginia (713) love (402) life (364) beer (348) wine (337) news (313) husband (274) rva (268) food (267) music (248)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#rva (157) #wine (39) #1 (28) #virginia (24) #hokies (21) #travel (18) #craftbeer (18) #whiskey (17) #va (16) #vawine (16)

8,313

Followers With Bio

4,698

Followers Without Bio

63.89%

% With Bio

36.11%

% 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 500 analyzed

2,104

Combined Engagement

1,809

Total Likes

295

Total Retweets

421

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

0%

With Hashtags

0%

With @Mentions

60%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Product Promotion Public Safety Industry News Lotteries Consumer Engagement
Virginia ABC
@VirginiaABC

In the spirit of Gov. Youngkin’s call for decisive action in support of Ukraine, Virginia ABC is removing 7 Russian-sourced vodka brands from our store shelves. Russian-themed brands not produced in Russia like Stolichnaya and Smirnoff will not be removed.

2022-02-27
Retweets: 280 Likes: 1,704 Engagement: 1,984
Virginia ABC
@VirginiaABC

🚨 Van Winkle Product Lotteries Announcement 🚨 Enter for your chance to purchase Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 15 Year, 20 Year and 23 Year bourbons March 9 through March 13. One entry per household. https://t.co/lTBTFKi58X https://t.co/IDlIfGMYxK

2022-03-02
Retweets: 4 Likes: 29 Engagement: 33
Virginia ABC
@VirginiaABC

The Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve Bourbon lottery is underway March 8 - 12. ➡️Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year ($139.99) 74 bottles ➡️Pappy Van Winkle 20 Year ($229.99) 146 bottles ➡️Pappy Van Winkle 23 Year ($329.99) 1 bottle https://t.co/Na25SyVGad https://t.co/JIQcQGTu7g

2023-03-02
Retweets: 2 Likes: 28 Engagement: 30
Virginia ABC
@VirginiaABC

🥃Products from the Old Rip Van Winkle line will be available for the opportunity to purchase through Virginia ABC's online lotteries in February and March. 🥃Lotteries will take place Feb. 15-19 and 8-12. https://t.co/Jt4BFx2eDq https://t.co/gKcqCQTSFM

2023-02-08
Retweets: 3 Likes: 27 Engagement: 30
Virginia ABC
@VirginiaABC

Thanks to everyone who joined us for the ribbon cutting today! Just 16 months and one global pandemic after our groundbreaking, we're glad to be moving into our new home on schedule. This transition will allow us to better serve our customers and employees. Cheers to the future!

2021-06-21
Retweets: 6 Likes: 21 Engagement: 27

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently promotes products and lotteries, indicating a focus on sales and consumer engagement. Public safety and agency updates are also shared, highlighting the account's role in informing the public. Verified status is low, which may affect trust and credibility among followers.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 13,089
  • + 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 @VirginiaABC reveals an growing Twitter presence with 13,089 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 7.3 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