7 News WKBW
7 News WKBW is Buffalo and Western New York's source for news, sports, and weather. #seeiton7
88,485
Followers
1,403
Following
153,423
Tweets
8.2
Avg Engagement
970
Listed
Yes
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @WKBW'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:2009-03-11
- Verification:Yes
- Location:Buffalo
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,250
- Avg Likes per Tweet:3.8
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:4.4
- Followers Analyzed:10,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,250 tweetsThe account shows moderate to high engagement with an average of 444 likes and 118 retweets per tweet. The content is well-received, with a verified user base of 0.8%.
3.8
Avg Likes/Tweet
4.4
Avg Retweets/Tweet
12,436
Total Likes
14,305
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
1
Median Likes
1
Median Retweets
4
75th Percentile
4,502
Top Tweet
0.09
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
78.0%
Original
1.1%
Replies
20.7%
Retweets
0.2%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.4%
With Media
98.6%
With Links
8.5%
With #Tags
21.8%
With @Mentions
1.8%
With Emojis
152
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.01
Reply/Original Ratio
0.01
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Somewhat Bursty
Occasional posting spikes
85.4%
Weekday Posts
14.6%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,250 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 674 retweets (21% 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 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 followersThe audience is primarily local residents of Buffalo and Western New York who are interested in real-time news and community updates. The content appeals to a broad demographic, including sports fans and families.
Average
Audience Quality
32.6%
Suspicion Index
48.7%
Low-Quality %
7
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
60.6%
Empty Bio
47.7%
<10 Tweets
6.9%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
60.8%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
91.8%
No URL
36.8%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
17,542,795
Total Potential Reach
7
Median Follower Reach
54
75th Percentile Reach
3.6%
>1K followers
0.4%
>10K followers
0.1%
>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).
32.3%
Creators
3,229 accounts
20.0%
Consumers
1,998 accounts
47.7%
Dormant
4,773 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):
75
Verified Followers
0.75% of total
1,024
Protected Accounts
10.24% of total
4 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 | 14,097,044 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @TheDemCoalition | 522,200 | Political Activist | #TheResistance, #ImpeachmentTaskForce, Dems |
| @news4buffalo | 198,576 | News broadcaster | Local news, Buffalo, Television |
| @1drcole | 188,344 | Doctor | Health, Animals, Climate |
| @_SgtSlaughter | 101,031 | Wrestler | WWE, Hall of Famer, Champion |
| @WTEN | 90,124 | News Reporter | News, Local, Leader |
| @Visiongeo | 89,112 | Philanthropist | NGO funding, Philanthropy, Travel |
| @LeeGoldbergABC7 | 83,699 | Meteorologist | Weather, Meteorology, News |
| @JeanChatzky | 81,671 | Financial journalist | finance, writing, podcasting |
| @StacyHopeSmall | 69,784 | Travel Agent | Travel, Joy, Dogs |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
3,938
Followers With Bio
6,062
Followers Without Bio
39.38%
% With Bio
60.62%
% 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 3,250 analyzed9,433
Combined Engagement
2,452
Total Likes
6,981
Total Retweets
1,887
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
0%
With Hashtags
80%
With @Mentions
100%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
RT @ABC: BREAKING: Legendary singer Tina Turner has died at the age of 83. https://t.co/mF5RtXZk2K https://t.co/rjVgOk107Y
WATCH: Flames shoot out the front of a building on Main Street as Buffalo firefighters battle a four-alarm fire. Officials say one firefighter is unaccounted for. https://t.co/8K0vjGdtMG
RT @MSchwartzTV: I don’t even know how to explain this, but there’s a giant rainbow circle surrounding the sun over Tops right now, where exactly one year ago 10 members of our community were taken.💔🕊️ https://t.co/qnWlvUxWjQ
RT @taylor_epps_: WATCH: An explosion knocks several firefighters over as try to battle flames on Main Street. @WKBW https://t.co/mNm4VRqQyk
RT @MSchwartzTV: Breathtaking. Rest In Peace Jason Arno❤️ (Video: Alycia Nikiel) https://t.co/vmxl4SbsJG
Key Insights & Takeaways
The account frequently shares breaking news and local events, which likely drives engagement. Highlighting community support and charitable acts, such as the $1 million donation, helps build trust and connection. Promoting local sports teams and athletes increases brand loyalty and relevance to the audience.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 88,485
- + 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 @WKBW reveals an growing Twitter presence with 88,485 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 8.2 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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