Virgin Media Television

Virgin Media Television

@VirginMedia_TV

All the latest news, entertainment & more from Virgin Media Television. The home of #GuinnessSixNations #ImACeleb #IrelandAM #LoveIsland #TonightVMTV

Ireland https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSs6lDsi723swfltNt9PSiA Joined 2009-03-03 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

122,318

Followers

643

Following

57,661

Tweets

7.5

Avg Engagement

451

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @VirginMedia_TV'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:2009-03-03
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Ireland

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,246
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:4.8
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:2.7
  • Followers Analyzed:50,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,246 tweets

The account has an average engagement rate with likes and retweets, indicating a moderate level of interaction. The content is tailored to attract and retain followers through relevant and timely updates.

4.8

Avg Likes/Tweet

2.7

Avg Retweets/Tweet

15,517

Total Likes

8,833

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

1

Median Likes

1

Median Retweets

5

75th Percentile

1,193

Top Tweet

0.06

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

72.0%

Original

2.1%

Replies

24.3%

Retweets

1.6%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.1%

With Media

83.3%

With Links

70.1%

With #Tags

44.4%

With @Mentions

57.5%

With Emojis

184

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.03

Reply/Original Ratio

0.07

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

76.6%

Weekday Posts

23.4%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#loveisland (293) #goggleboxirl (161) #thebigdeal (161) #guinnesssixnations (131) #ucl (125) #generationdating (64) #uel (58) #imaceleb (48) #livingwithlucy (44) #emmerdale (41)

Most Mentioned

@vmsportie (682) @heinzireland (72) @planetjedward (43) @sixoclockshow (42) @astonmerrygold (39) @thisislyra (38) @boygeorge (36) @deirdreokane1 (34) @irelandamvmtv (33) @kennedylucy (30)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,246 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 2,336 (72%)
Replies 67 (2%)
Retweets 790 (24%)
Quote Tweets 53 (2%)

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 790 retweets (24% 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 3,246 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 50,000 followers

The audience is likely to be fans of Virgin Media Television's shows and entertainment content. They are interested in news, celebrity interactions, and event promotions.

Average

Audience Quality

28.5%

Suspicion Index

39.9%

Low-Quality %

25

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

54.8%

Empty Bio

35.9%

<10 Tweets

10.4%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

53.8%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

86.1%

No URL

25.0%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

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

41,524,739

Total Potential Reach

25

Median Follower Reach

144

75th Percentile Reach

6.6%

>1K followers

0.8%

>10K followers

0.2%

>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).

41.9%

Creators

20,943 accounts

22.2%

Consumers

11,090 accounts

35.9%

Dormant

17,967 accounts

139

Verified Followers

0.28% of total

5.9%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.09

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):

Ireland (3,365) Dublin City, Ireland (2,586) Cork, Ireland (1,112) Dublin (1,048) Dublin, Ireland (636) Galway, Ireland (450) Limerick, Ireland (418) Kildare, Ireland (327) South Dublin, Ireland (301) Wexford, Ireland (267)

224

Verified Followers

0.22% of total

11,816

Protected Accounts

11.7% of total

9 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
@danawhite 6,201,657 MMA Promoter UFC, Vegas, ESPN
@WWESheamus 4,794,361 Wrestler WWE, Sheamus, Celtic Warrior
@GreatestQuotes 4,232,212 Inspirational Speaker Challenge, Motivate, Inspire
@Variety 2,912,672 Entertainment industry Entertainment, Business, Variety
@6BillionPeople 2,032,990 - -
@shwood 1,508,763 Magician Magic, Comedy, Conventions
@soledadobrien 1,317,942 Journalist working, mom, journalist
@DEADLINE 1,113,896 Entertainment News Entertainment, News, Hollywood
@LeBronJames 1,010,000 - -
@Hozier 983,971 Musician Music, Heartfelt Lyrics, New Release

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

ireland (3,199) love (3,198) irish (3,094) life (2,411) music (1,888) dublin (1,875) views (1,866) live (1,170) lover (1,134) business (1,127)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#ireland (101) #dublin (62) #ynwa (60) #mufc (57) #lfc (51) #irish (51) #travel (38) #marketing (36) #cork (34) #music (30)

48,240

Followers With Bio

52,759

Followers Without Bio

47.76%

% With Bio

52.24%

% 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 3,246 analyzed

4,228

Combined Engagement

2,642

Total Likes

1,586

Total Retweets

846

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

60%

With Hashtags

60%

With @Mentions

60%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Entertainment Celebrity Events Travel Promotions
Virgin Media Televi…
@VirginMedia_TV

RT @VMSportIE: “An orthodoxy started in the south that nationalists in the north were to blame. If they had just behaved &amp; not worried abou…

2021-12-22
Retweets: 1,193 Likes: 0 Engagement: 1,193
Virgin Media Televi…
@VirginMedia_TV

Give Mr. Lewis Capaldi a warm Mullingar welcome 🫶 Niall Horan's Homecoming: The Road to Mullingar with Lewis Capaldi, Sunday at 10pm on Virgin Media One &amp; Virgin Media Player #GuinnessHomecoming https://t.co/G4Uka6dR3U

2022-10-15
Retweets: 150 Likes: 876 Engagement: 1,026
Virgin Media Televi…
@VirginMedia_TV

Shopping centres, spicebags &amp; Guinness 😍 @Dami__Hope reveals where he plans on taking @1ndiyah on her first trip to Ireland ☘️ https://t.co/TyVVxScXSX

2022-09-01
Retweets: 68 Likes: 915 Engagement: 983
Virgin Media Televi…
@VirginMedia_TV

The besties take on Ireland 🚗 Niall Horan's Homecoming: The Road to Mullingar with Lewis Capaldi, Tonight at 10pm on Virgin Media One &amp; Virgin Media Player #guinnesshomecoming @NiallOfficial @LewisCapaldi https://t.co/i64HLj1K2a

2022-10-16
Retweets: 111 Likes: 547 Engagement: 658
Virgin Media Televi…
@VirginMedia_TV

Guitars, Oysters, and even secret gigs 🤫 If you missed the besties road tripping around Ireland we have some good news! You can catch it again tonight 🫶 Niall Horan’s Homecoming: The Road to Mullingar with Lewis Capaldi, Tonight at 9pm on Virgin Media Two #guinnesshomecoming h

2022-10-21
Retweets: 64 Likes: 304 Engagement: 368

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently promotes popular shows and events, which helps in maintaining audience interest. Collaborations with celebrities and influencers are a key strategy to boost engagement and visibility. Highlighting unique and trending topics, such as travel and entertainment, helps in attracting a broader audience.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 122,318
  • + 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 @VirginMedia_TV reveals an growing Twitter presence with 122,318 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 7.5 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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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