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24,531
Followers
1,062
Following
93,658
Tweets
539
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @weareiowa5news'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:2008-12-04
- Verification:No
- Location:West Des Moines, IA
Data Summary
- Followers Analyzed:24,300
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Audience Demographics
Based on 24,300 followersThe primary audience is residents of Central Iowa who seek local news and weather information. The account likely serves as a go-to source for real-time updates and community stories.
Average
Audience Quality
23.2%
Suspicion Index
32.5%
Low-Quality %
48
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
44.4%
Empty Bio
29.7%
<10 Tweets
10.9%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
39.7%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
75.5%
No URL
20.6%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
227,004,074
Total Potential Reach
48
Median Follower Reach
248
75th Percentile Reach
9.1%
>1K followers
1.4%
>10K followers
0.4%
>50K followers
0.2%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
50.1%
Creators
12,168 accounts
20.2%
Consumers
4,918 accounts
29.7%
Dormant
7,214 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):
205
Verified Followers
0.84% of total
2,831
Protected Accounts
11.65% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| @BarackObama | 131,959,543 | Politician | Family, Leadership, Citizenship |
| @ABC | 17,808,909 | News Outlet | - |
| @JohnCena | 14,178,320 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @HuffPost | 11,009,828 | News outlet | News, People, Personal |
| @GMA | 3,741,868 | News Anchor | News, Entertainment, Morning TV |
| @nprpolitics | 2,950,996 | Journalist | Politics, Coverage, Conversation |
| @Ginger_Zee | 2,257,178 | Meteorologist | Weather, Climate, Author |
| @6BillionPeople | 2,008,509 | - | - |
| @katiecouric | 1,665,863 | Journalist | Journalism, Cancer Research, Podcasting |
| @RepSwalwell | 1,516,651 | Politician | Politics, Family, California |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
13,508
Followers With Bio
10,792
Followers Without Bio
55.59%
% With Bio
44.41%
% 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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Buy Tweets - from $15Key Insights & Takeaways
The account has a large follower base, indicating strong local relevance and trust. It appears to prioritize news and weather updates over other content types. The lack of engagement metrics may suggest a focus on reach rather than interaction.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 24,531
- + 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 @weareiowa5news reveals an growing Twitter presence with 24,531 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 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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