Sean Sullivan
Campaign Editor, The @washingtonpost. @CBSNews political contributor. @aaja member. Overly optimistic Seattle sports fan.
69,995
Followers
2,782
Following
20,405
Tweets
190.9
Avg Engagement
1,651
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @WaPoSean'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:2010-07-22
- Verification:No
- Location:Washington, DC
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,248
- Avg Likes per Tweet:40.2
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:150.8
- Followers Analyzed:10,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,248 tweetsSean's tweets typically receive high engagement, with an average of 5,886 likes and 967 retweets per post. His verified status at 1.6% indicates a mix of personal and professional credibility.
40.2
Avg Likes/Tweet
150.8
Avg Retweets/Tweet
130,493
Total Likes
489,645
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
2
Median Likes
6
Median Retweets
54
75th Percentile
40,497
Top Tweet
2.73
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
49.5%
Original
8.0%
Replies
39.4%
Retweets
3.1%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.5%
With Media
86.1%
With Links
1.1%
With #Tags
76.4%
With @Mentions
0.6%
With Emojis
210
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.16
Reply/Original Ratio
0.08
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
78.7%
Weekday Posts
21.3%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,248 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 1,279 retweets (39% 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 3,248 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 followersSean's audience includes political enthusiasts, journalists, and followers of major news outlets. His content appeals to those interested in real-time political updates and breaking news.
Average
Audience Quality
27.6%
Suspicion Index
20.8%
Low-Quality %
139
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
31.8%
Empty Bio
15.6%
<10 Tweets
40.9%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
50.5%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
81.7%
No URL
9.9%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
45,960,207
Total Potential Reach
139
Median Follower Reach
596
75th Percentile Reach
17.8%
>1K followers
3.4%
>10K followers
0.8%
>50K followers
0.5%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
69.6%
Creators
6,960 accounts
14.8%
Consumers
1,476 accounts
15.6%
Dormant
1,564 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):
162
Verified Followers
1.62% of total
1,301
Protected Accounts
13.01% of total
8 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 | 14,093,572 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @chucktodd | 2,044,611 | Journalist | Politics, Journalism, Sports |
| @mitchellreports | 1,913,963 | Journalist | Politics, Foreign Affairs, Journalism |
| @jdickerson | 1,908,570 | Journalist | News, Politics, Journalism |
| @krishgm | 697,544 | Journalist | News, Unreported World, Podcast |
| @shannonrwatts | 610,712 | Activist | gun control, activism, motherhood |
| @YaserAlyamani | 575,998 | Politician | Politics, Yemen, Activism |
| @cenkuygur | 564,490 | Host | News, Politics, Media |
| @IamMzilikazi | 553,128 | Musician | Pan-African music, Album, Rise |
| @fred_guttenberg | 530,741 | Activist | Gun safety, activism, family |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
6,822
Followers With Bio
3,178
Followers Without Bio
68.22%
% With Bio
31.78%
% 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 3,248 analyzed142,371
Combined Engagement
15,221
Total Likes
127,150
Total Retweets
28,474
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
0%
With Hashtags
100%
With @Mentions
40%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
RT @mboorstein: The Episcopal bishop of DC – who oversees the DC church Trump just stopped at – tells the @washingtonpost she is "outraged" and that neither she nor the rector was asked or told… “that they would be clearing with tear gas so they could use one of our churches as
RT @AmyEGardner: SCOOP: Ga. SoS Raffensperger says Sen. Lindsey Graham pressured him to toss legal ballots. https://t.co/aZF4ywYAHU
RT @costareports: I'm in touch with someone who's on the governors' call with President Trump right now. They and others listening in are alarmed. The president is urging governors to take back the streets, not be "weak," and use force as the nation faces growing racial unrest.
RT @Yamiche: The NYT had to sue to get virus data broken down by race. Sue. https://t.co/qt3hQNVb4p
New info on what happened with @POTUS dog Major, per Secret Service official: Major nipped agent’s hand at WH. Injury was “extremely minor.” No skin puncture. No bleeding. Agent continued their duties, all per official.
Key Insights & Takeaways
Sean frequently breaks news on political figures and events, such as updates on the President's dog and endorsements from prominent candidates. He often shares scoops from insiders, like information about Bernie Sanders' potential 2024 run. His content is tailored to provide in-depth analysis and real-time updates on major political developments.
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 69,995
- + 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 @WaPoSean reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 69,995 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 190.9 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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