WBRC FOX6 News

WBRC FOX6 News

@WBRCnews

The official Twitter account for WBRC FOX6 News in Birmingham, AL. #WBRCandMe. Content shared via tweets to @WBRCnews may be republished on air or online.

Birmingham, AL https://www.wbrc.com/ Joined 2009-03-05 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

225,480

Followers

1,785

Following

306,207

Tweets

10.3

Avg Engagement

1,151

Listed

Yes

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @WBRCnews'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:2009-03-05
  • Verification:Yes
  • Location:Birmingham, AL

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,250
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:2.4
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:7.9
  • Followers Analyzed:50,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

The account maintains a steady level of engagement with its followers, often sharing content that sparks discussion and interaction. Retweets and likes indicate a moderate level of audience participation.

2.4

Avg Likes/Tweet

7.9

Avg Retweets/Tweet

7,852

Total Likes

25,704

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

1

Median Likes

1

Median Retweets

5

75th Percentile

3,899

Top Tweet

0.05

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

75.1%

Original

0.1%

Replies

24.8%

Retweets

0.0%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.8%

With Media

85.9%

With Links

14.9%

With #Tags

25.7%

With @Mentions

7.6%

With Emojis

119

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.0

Reply/Original Ratio

0.0

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Somewhat Bursty

Occasional posting spikes

75.8%

Weekday Posts

24.2%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#alwx (326) #wbrcfirstalert (190) #wbrctraffic (78) #firstalert (17) #marchmadness (12) #wbrc (9) #wbrcandme (9) #firstalertweather (7) #usfl (5) #breaking (5)

Most Mentioned

@weswyattweather (152) @wbrcnews (146) @wbrctraffic (136) @mattdanielwx (75) @gillianbnews (61) @wbrcweather (47) @fox6hardison (45) @toniatalkss (42) @fox6fredhunter (38) @mikedubberlygda (36)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 2,441 (75%)
Replies 2 (0%)
Retweets 807 (25%)
Quote Tweets 0 (0%)

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 807 retweets (25% 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 3,250 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 primarily consists of local residents in Birmingham, AL, interested in real-time news and community events. They engage with content that reflects local issues and public sentiment.

Below Average

Audience Quality

36.2%

Suspicion Index

54.5%

Low-Quality %

3

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

60.6%

Empty Bio

59.7%

<10 Tweets

4.6%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

66.8%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

93.6%

No URL

48.5%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

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

29,329,574

Total Potential Reach

3

Median Follower Reach

24

75th Percentile Reach

2.1%

>1K followers

0.2%

>10K followers

0.1%

>50K followers

0.0%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

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

22.6%

Creators

11,277 accounts

17.7%

Consumers

8,853 accounts

59.7%

Dormant

29,870 accounts

192

Verified Followers

0.38% of total

3.0%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.05

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):

Birmingham, AL (2,072) Alabama, USA (1,723) United States (531) Alabama (464) Tuscaloosa, AL (403) Hoover, AL (190) Birmingham, Alabama (151) Cullman, AL (142) Huntsville, AL (129) Atlanta, GA (105)

267

Verified Followers

0.26% of total

7,995

Protected Accounts

7.92% 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 14,100,404 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@DolarToday 3,915,547 News Outlet Venezuela, Noticias, Cotización
@RexChapman 1,254,257 Commentator Basketball, Horse racing, Commentary
@breakingweather 1,076,030 Meteorologist Weather, Alerts, Updates
@harrisonjaime 732,800 Politician Marvel, Bojangles, Working folks
@Foodimentary 703,252 Food Blogger Food, Celebrate, Holiday
@PleasureEllis 685,488 Entertainer Music, Transformation, Celebration
@TheDemCoalition 522,110 Political Activist #TheResistance, #ImpeachmentTaskForce, Dems
@RareCat 427,266 Multifaceted Photography, Writing, Art
@MaggieHeroDog 411,111 Service Dog Golf, Music, Service Dogs

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

love (3,691) life (2,094) alabama (1,768) god (1,601) mom (1,530) wife (1,527) family (1,252) mother (1,025) music (1,023) husband (980)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#rolltide (163) #maga (106) #1 (68) #wareagle (38) #resist (29) #blm (21) #rtr (21) #kag (21) #2a (19) #blacklivesmatter (19)

35,127

Followers With Bio

65,871

Followers Without Bio

34.78%

% With Bio

65.22%

% 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 3,250 analyzed

13,794

Combined Engagement

0

Total Likes

13,794

Total Retweets

2,759

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

20%

With Hashtags

100%

With @Mentions

40%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Local News Community Support Public Engagement Social Issues Condolences Interactive Content

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently shares condolences and support for local tragedies, indicating a focus on community connection and empathy. Interactive tweets, such as debates on social issues, suggest an effort to engage followers in meaningful conversations. Content is often shared with links, possibly for repurposing on air or online, highlighting the account's role in news dissemination.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 225,480
  • + 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 @WBRCnews reveals an growing Twitter presence with 225,480 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 10.3 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