Boston University

Boston University

@BU_Tweets

A leading research institution in the heart of #Boston. Follow us to hear about all things BU! 📧: social@bu.edu | Community Guidelines: https://www.bu.edu/prsocial/social-media-community-guidelines/

Boston, MA https://www.bu.edu/ Joined 2010-01-13 Date of Analysis: Dez 16, 2025

109.794

Followers

20.352

Following

19.957

Tweets

16,8

Avg Engagement

1.322

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @BU_Tweets'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:2010-01-13
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Boston, MA

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3.250
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:12,9
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:3,8
  • Followers Analyzed:10.000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3.250 tweets

The account averages around 591 likes and 75 retweets per tweet, showing moderate engagement. The verified status and consistent posting contribute to its reach and credibility.

12,9

Avg Likes/Tweet

3,8

Avg Retweets/Tweet

42.052

Total Likes

12.399

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

4

Median Likes

2

Median Retweets

15

75th Percentile

1.669

Top Tweet

0,15

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

48,9%

Original

14,4%

Replies

34,5%

Retweets

2,3%

Quotes

0,0%

Threads

2,0%

With Media

89,2%

With Links

32,7%

With #Tags

72,8%

With @Mentions

41,3%

With Emojis

209

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0,29

Reply/Original Ratio

0,07

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

86,6%

Weekday Posts

13,4%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#proudtobu (168) #terriertown (80) #bu2022 (40) #bu (31) #bu2023 (30) #boston (27) #bugivingday (26) #bu2020 (24) #covid19 (23) #cybersecurityawarenessmonth (23)

Most Mentioned

@bu_tweets (552) @buexperts (239) @bualumni (184) @comatbu (129) @buarts (117) @bu_cas (109) @busph (86) @bu_cds (81) @terrierhockey (71) @bumedicine (71)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3.250 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 1.588 (49%)
Replies 468 (14%)
Retweets 1.120 (34%)
Quote Tweets 74 (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 1.120 retweets (34% 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 10.000 followers

The primary audience includes students, faculty, and alumni of Boston University, as well as the general public interested in academic and technological topics. The content also appeals to travelers and those curious about AI and memory research.

Average

Audience Quality

26,7%

Suspicion Index

31,1%

Low-Quality %

27

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

36,3%

Empty Bio

36,0%

<10 Tweets

14,6%

Mass Following (>2K)

0,0%

New (<90 days)

51,0%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0,0%

New (<180 days)

80,0%

No URL

25,9%

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Follower Reach & Influence

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

22.991.567

Total Potential Reach

27

Median Follower Reach

164

75th Percentile Reach

6,6%

>1K followers

1,1%

>10K followers

0,3%

>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).

42,5%

Creators

4.246 accounts

21,6%

Consumers

2.158 accounts

36,0%

Dormant

3.596 accounts

115

Verified Followers

1,15% of total

13,2%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0,1

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):

Boston, MA (539) United States (94) Massachusetts, USA (84) Boston (69) New York, USA (46) Pakistan (41) Los Angeles, CA (37) New York, NY (36) India (35) Washington, DC (35)

115

Verified Followers

1.15% of total

1.170

Protected Accounts

11.7% 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 14.093.477 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@jjmnyika 1.011.311 Politician Politics, Leadership, Government
@murtazasolangi 578.530 Journalist Journalism, Media, Politics
@farukmercan 260.204 Translator Politics, News, Commentary
@ShafiqaKhplwak 241.726 Writer Poetry, Fiction Writing, Columnist
@Innov_Medicine 239.495 - -
@jorcervan 237.722 Writer Mythology, Self-discovery, Openness
@OxfordDiplomat 178.029 Diplomat Cyber, Gender, Diplomacy
@CDCFound 150.219 Non-profit Public Health, Partnerships, Innovation
@vanessavallej0 143.833 Economist Politics, Economics, Freedom

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

student (381) university (367) phd (335) boston (316) research (230) health (187) science (184) school (182) love (166) life (157)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#1 (14) #ai (12) #firstgen (9) #research (7) #blm (7) #meded (6) #10 (6) #nhlbruins (6) #11 (6) #datascience (5)

6.372

Followers With Bio

3.628

Followers Without Bio

63.72%

% With Bio

36.28%

% 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

4.426

Combined Engagement

4.014

Total Likes

412

Total Retweets

885

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

20%

With Media

60%

With Hashtags

20%

With @Mentions

60%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Artificial Intelligence Education Technology Memory Research Travel Social Media Engagement
Boston University
@BU_Tweets

Can we trust #ChatGPT and #ArtificialIntelligence to do humans' work? Developed by the Microsoft-backed OpenAI, the computer program reportedly hit 100M users in January alone and has been called an AI breakthrough. But is all the hype overblown? 🧵 (1/5) https://t.co/KluuOgA2

2023-02-09
Retweets: 147 Likes: 1.522 Engagement: 1.669
Boston University
@BU_Tweets

It might be hard to believe, but this is a picture of a memory. In this image, the blue dots are positive memory cells, &amp; the red dots are negative memory cells. Memories exist in the brain as networks of cells called engrams &amp; are stored &amp; processed all over the brai

2022-10-03
Retweets: 123 Likes: 783 Engagement: 906
Boston University
@BU_Tweets

Airbnb 🏡 or hotel 🏨? That's a common dilemma many people face these days when booking travel. Some argue a hotel that caters to all of your needs reigns supreme. While others would much rather have the seclusion and independence of a private home. 🧵 (1/4) https://t.co/cS6LSIWQOl

2022-10-06
Retweets: 50 Likes: 690 Engagement: 740
Boston University
@BU_Tweets

October is #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth! 📲 💻 🖥️ As the tech world continues to grow, so does the magnitude of cyberattacks. To help you stay vigilant, here are some useful tips to follow. 🧵(1/7) @buithelp

2022-10-14
Retweets: 58 Likes: 499 Engagement: 557
Boston University
@BU_Tweets

Ahead of this year's observance of #Juneteenth, BU community members came together for a special photo essay to reflect on the holiday's significance. In this piece, hear from racial justice scholars, legal experts, political scientists, and others. https://t.co/37oEDEuvKB

2022-06-16
Retweets: 34 Likes: 520 Engagement: 554

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently discusses AI and its implications, indicating a focus on technology and ethics. It uses visual content like images to explain complex topics such as memory cells. The account engages with current trends, such as the debate between Airbnb and hotels.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 109.794
  • + 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 @BU_Tweets reveals an growing Twitter presence with 109.794 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 16,8 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: Dez 16, 2025