8 News Now
LIVE. LOCAL. NOW. https://8newsnow.com/ @CBS affiliate in Las Vegas. Nevada's first television station. #8NN
289,009
Followers
540
Following
252,041
Tweets
8.9
Avg Engagement
1,773
Listed
Yes
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @8NewsNow'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:2008-07-25
- Verification:Yes
- Location:Las Vegas, Nevada
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,250
- Avg Likes per Tweet:6.7
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:2.3
- Followers Analyzed:50,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,250 tweetsThe account has moderate engagement, with an average of 382 likes and 61 retweets per tweet. This suggests a consistent but not highly interactive audience.
6.7
Avg Likes/Tweet
2.3
Avg Retweets/Tweet
21,682
Total Likes
7,371
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
2
Median Likes
1
Median Retweets
8
75th Percentile
868
Top Tweet
0.03
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
80.8%
Original
0.1%
Replies
18.0%
Retweets
1.0%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.9%
With Media
83.8%
With Links
72.2%
With #Tags
19.2%
With @Mentions
4.1%
With Emojis
167
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.0
Reply/Original Ratio
0.06
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Consistent
Regular posting cadence
82.3%
Weekday Posts
17.7%
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 585 retweets (18% 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 50,000 followersThe primary audience is likely residents of Nevada, especially those interested in local politics and current events. The account's focus on live and local news suggests a strong connection to the Las Vegas community.
Average
Audience Quality
33.5%
Suspicion Index
45.4%
Low-Quality %
6
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
53.1%
Empty Bio
48.3%
<10 Tweets
10.0%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
65.3%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
89.5%
No URL
37.7%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
45,959,006
Total Potential Reach
6
Median Follower Reach
60
75th Percentile Reach
3.9%
>1K followers
0.6%
>10K followers
0.2%
>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).
33.0%
Creators
16,493 accounts
18.7%
Consumers
9,338 accounts
48.3%
Dormant
24,169 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):
681
Verified Followers
0.67% of total
10,403
Protected Accounts
10.3% of total
5 years
Avg Account Age
of their followers
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Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
45,494
Followers With Bio
55,501
Followers Without Bio
45.05%
% With Bio
54.95%
% 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 analyzed2,901
Combined Engagement
2,538
Total Likes
363
Total Retweets
580
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
40%
With Hashtags
0%
With @Mentions
100%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
Nevada Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo is proposing sweeping changes to the state’s election laws, requiring identification to vote and limiting the acceptance of mail-in ballots to the close of business on Election Day. https://t.co/dHUpnawurw
DEAL MADE: Construction on a bullet train from Southern California to Las Vegas is set to begin https://t.co/rp5iqcrBue
The Las Vegas A's will have a temporary home in southern Nevada ahead of the construction of a billion-dollar baseball stadium west of the Las Vegas Strip https://t.co/C0MQwVRer5
MAIL-IN BALLOTS: Nevada Republicans have introduced a proposal to limit the acceptance of mail-in ballots to Election Day and not four days after an election as is current state law. #8NN https://t.co/RdxB8yXkMx
TRANS ATHLETES: Republicans in the Nevada Legislature introduce a bill that disregards any gender factor -- except what's on a birth certificate -- in deciding how students are allowed to compete https://t.co/RciJfkJtwK #8NN
Key Insights & Takeaways
The account frequently covers Nevada politics and state-level developments, indicating a focus on local governance. It highlights major news events such as election law changes and infrastructure projects, which can drive engagement. The use of hashtags like #8NN helps in brand recognition and community building.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 289,009
- + 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 @8NewsNow reveals an growing Twitter presence with 289,009 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 8.9 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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