Prof Gavin Yamey @gavinyamey.bsky.social

Prof Gavin Yamey @gavinyamey.bsky.social

@GYamey

Professor of Global Health & Public Policy @DukeU. Director, Center for Policy Impact in Global Health. DJ @wxdu. TIME columnist. He/him. Tallest Jew on Earth.

Durham, NC https://centerforpolicyimpact.org/ Joined 2012-11-11 Date of Analysis: 12月 16, 2025

41,102

Followers

6,823

Following

45,211

Tweets

26.0

Avg Engagement

735

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @GYamey'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:2012-11-11
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Durham, NC

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:500
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:23.1
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:2.9
  • Followers Analyzed:40,022

Engagement Analysis

Based on 500 tweets

His tweets typically receive moderate engagement, with an average of 271 likes and 67 retweets. The engagement reflects a balance between professional and public discourse.

23.1

Avg Likes/Tweet

2.9

Avg Retweets/Tweet

11,549

Total Likes

1,463

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

4

Median Likes

0

Median Retweets

16

75th Percentile

2,262

Top Tweet

0.63

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Conversationalist

Highly engaged in discussions

17.4%

Original

66.8%

Replies

0.0%

Retweets

15.8%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

1.0%

With Media

57.2%

With Links

0.4%

With #Tags

70.0%

With @Mentions

26.2%

With Emojis

144

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Conversational

Engages heavily in discussions

3.84

Reply/Original Ratio

0

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Somewhat Bursty

Occasional posting spikes

70.0%

Weekday Posts

30.0%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#checkless (1) #1 (1)

Most Mentioned

@thereal_truther (13) @sciencemagazine (11) @reluctantlyjoe (10) @kelleykga (10) @gidmk (9) @dukechapel (9) @ballouxfrancois (9) @stkirsch (9) @dobbyjog (8) @disabilitystor1 (8)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 500 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 87 (17%)
Replies 334 (67%)
Retweets 0 (0%)
Quote Tweets 79 (16%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This account prioritizes community engagement over content broadcasting. With replies making up the majority of their activity, they invest significant time in conversations, building relationships with followers and participating in discussions. This approach typically leads to higher loyalty and more authentic connections.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 500 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 40,022 followers

His audience includes academics, policy professionals, and individuals interested in global health and social justice. The engagement suggests a mix of professional and public interest in his content.

Average

Audience Quality

20.9%

Suspicion Index

15.4%

Low-Quality %

265

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

23.8%

Empty Bio

10.9%

<10 Tweets

36.2%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

32.8%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

76.6%

No URL

6.9%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

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

148,190,400

Total Potential Reach

265

Median Follower Reach

998

75th Percentile Reach

25.0%

>1K followers

4.3%

>10K followers

1.0%

>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).

77.2%

Creators

30,913 accounts

11.8%

Consumers

4,728 accounts

10.9%

Dormant

4,381 accounts

1,467

Verified Followers

3.67% of total

18.5%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.21

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):

London, England (491) London (394) United States (378) Washington, DC (293) Durham, NC (288) United Kingdom (251) Boston, MA (218) New York, NY (197) UK (195) Los Angeles, CA (171)

1,467

Verified Followers

3.67% of total

4,099

Protected Accounts

10.24% 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 14,105,740 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@ChelseaClinton 2,842,579 Advocate Advocate, Author, Teacher
@NaturePortfolio 2,283,256 Science Publishing science, research, community
@DrTedros 1,942,611 Doctor Health, Global, Leadership
@FMouraBrasil 1,522,994 Journalist Politics, Journalism, Radio
@Peston 1,340,224 Journalist politics, education, writing
@SinghLions 1,335,654 Restaurateur Food, Travel, Influencer
@soledadobrien 1,320,034 Journalist working, mom, journalist
@joncoopertweets 1,250,141 Political Strategist Politics, Fundraising, Campaigns
@AyannaPressley 1,052,069 Politician politics, activism, representation

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

health (5,351) views (2,020) public (1,488) sheher (1,483) global (1,468) science (1,455) research (1,282) phd (1,207) mom (1,006) tweets (1,004)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#globalhealth (233) #blm (231) #covidisairborne (146) #fbpe (144) #longcovid (132) #publichealth (126) #blacklivesmatter (114) #resist (113) #gtto (103) #covid19 (68)

30,491

Followers With Bio

9,531

Followers Without Bio

76.19%

% With Bio

23.81%

% 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 500 analyzed

4,478

Combined Engagement

3,976

Total Likes

502

Total Retweets

896

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

20%

With Media

0%

With Hashtags

20%

With @Mentions

40%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Global Health Public Policy Social Justice Long Covid Anti-Vaccine Activism Political Discourse
Prof Gavin Yamey @g…
@GYamey

@stkirsch Taking photos of identifiable people without their consent and posting them online isn’t public health Shaming people for wearing a mask isn’t public health

2023-04-02
Retweets: 28 Likes: 2,234 Engagement: 2,262
Prof Gavin Yamey @g…
@GYamey

This is an unbearably painful piece to read A very extreme, very ghastly group of anti-vaccine activists terrorizes the grieving parents of dead children; what kind of person does this, and why? https://t.co/UpBwvk9Amb

2023-03-28
Retweets: 273 Likes: 828 Engagement: 1,101
Prof Gavin Yamey @g…
@GYamey

I find this profoundly unhelpful (&amp; also unsurprising, coming from these 2 authors) There are people in my life with disabling Long Covid (one took medical retirement due to cardiac &amp; lung damage) People with LC need recognition, research &amp; rehab/treatment—not gasli

2023-04-04
Retweets: 59 Likes: 443 Engagement: 502
Prof Gavin Yamey @g…
@GYamey

The Great Barrington Declaration launched a right wing think tank, Brownstone Brownstone thinks it’s no problem if states ban abortion—women can just get a $200 plane ticket to a different state! If that fails, give the baby up for adoption! Anti-vaxx/anti-abortion overlap 😳

2023-03-26
Retweets: 80 Likes: 248 Engagement: 328
Prof Gavin Yamey @g…
@GYamey

The number one killer of kids and teens? Guns This is a nation in which too many politicians feel that the right to bear arms matters more than the protection of kids from gun massacres https://t.co/vKkr0N4xbx

2023-03-27
Retweets: 62 Likes: 223 Engagement: 285

Key Insights & Takeaways

He frequently critiques anti-vaccine activism and its impact on public health He discusses the challenges faced by individuals with Long Covid He highlights the political implications of public health policies and their intersection with social issues

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 41,102
  • + High community engagement through conversations
  • + 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 @GYamey reveals an growing Twitter presence with 41,102 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 26.0 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: 12月 16, 2025