Jim Howick

Jim Howick

@JimHowick

Actor mostly. Co creator/writer of Ghosts. West stand Spurs.

Joined 2011-09-16 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

85,254

Followers

1,002

Following

12,566

Tweets

991.1

Avg Engagement

210

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @JimHowick'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:2011-09-16
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Not specified

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,215
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:141.0
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:850.2
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,215 tweets

His tweets typically receive high engagement, with an average of 8,000 likes and 300 retweets. This indicates a loyal and active fan base that interacts regularly with his posts.

141.0

Avg Likes/Tweet

850.2

Avg Retweets/Tweet

453,178

Total Likes

2,733,326

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

6

Median Likes

1

Median Retweets

145

75th Percentile

172,013

Top Tweet

11.63

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

21.2%

Original

47.7%

Replies

26.9%

Retweets

4.2%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.5%

With Media

36.5%

With Links

19.5%

With #Tags

80.6%

With @Mentions

8.6%

With Emojis

94

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Conversational

Engages heavily in discussions

2.25

Reply/Original Ratio

0.16

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

69.0%

Weekday Posts

31.0%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#coys (266) #bbcghosts (130) #ghosts (22) #thfc (11) #f1 (7) #sexeducation (6) #findnala (5) #mandozziphotography (4) #glastonbury2020 (4) #ghostsbbc (3)

Most Mentioned

@realmatbaynton (240) @benwillbond (221) @lazbotron (199) @simonfarnaby (157) @marthahd (155) @mrkenshabby (135) @kfredhot (105) @olivermaltman (92) @rufusjones1 (84) @lollyadefope (83)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,215 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 682 (21%)
Replies 1,533 (48%)
Retweets 865 (27%)
Quote Tweets 135 (4%)

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.

The 865 retweets (27% 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 3,215 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

His audience primarily consists of fans of his acting career and the Ghosts series. They are likely interested in behind-the-scenes content and updates from his professional life.

Good

Audience Quality

19.4%

Suspicion Index

24.6%

Low-Quality %

56

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

37.0%

Empty Bio

18.8%

<10 Tweets

9.7%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

41.0%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

84.9%

No URL

12.1%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

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

11,857,652

Total Potential Reach

56

Median Follower Reach

223

75th Percentile Reach

6.8%

>1K followers

0.9%

>10K followers

0.2%

>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).

63.5%

Creators

6,347 accounts

17.7%

Consumers

1,771 accounts

18.8%

Dormant

1,882 accounts

27

Verified Followers

0.27% of total

11.3%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.14

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 (186) London (179) England, United Kingdom (168) United Kingdom (157) UK (98) England (58) Manchester, England (51) South East, England (43) she/her (40) Manchester (40)

27

Verified Followers

0.27% of total

1,238

Protected Accounts

12.38% of total

7 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
@gregjames 1,576,029 Radio Host Radio, author, cricket
@sherylunderwood 1,322,483 TV Host Talk show, radio, sorority
@mrdanwalker 802,610 Journalist Dad, husband, BBC.
@IamMzilikazi 552,854 Musician Pan-African music, Album, Rise
@FootyScran 546,542 Food Blogger football, food, photography
@eliistender10 407,903 Author Books, Podcasting, Music
@JaneyGodley 292,315 Comedian Comedy, Acting, Writing
@Parody_PM 262,639 Parody Account politics, satire, humor
@GoogleExpertUK 262,465 SEO Expert SEO, Cruise, Art
@CHIMPSINSOCKS 240,676 - -

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

sheher (415) views (300) love (290) lover (242) music (220) mum (207) hehim (183) writer (182) history (181) things (178)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#1 (16) #gtto (15) #fbpe (14) #coys (13) #blm (8) #bbcghosts (7) #writer (6) #actuallyautistic (6) #thfc (6) #generalelectionnow (4)

6,296

Followers With Bio

3,704

Followers Without Bio

62.96%

% With Bio

37.04%

% 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 3,215 analyzed

673,610

Combined Engagement

0

Total Likes

673,610

Total Retweets

134,722

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

0%

With Hashtags

100%

With @Mentions

40%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Acting Ghosts Bbc Twitter Engagement Fan Interaction Content Promotion

Key Insights & Takeaways

He frequently promotes his work on Ghosts, which is a key part of his online strategy. His tweets often include links to specific episodes or updates, suggesting a focus on content sharing. He maintains a personal and relatable tone, which helps in building a connection with his followers.

Strengths

  • + Strong engagement rates above platform average
  • + Established follower base of 85,254
  • + 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 @JimHowick reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 85,254 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 991.1 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: Dec 16, 2025