Penn State
We are one community, impacting many. We Are Penn State. Welcome to #PennState's official Twitter account. #WeAre!
227,820
Followers
991
Following
43,544
Tweets
23.0
Avg Engagement
1,253
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @penn_state'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:2010-03-03
- Verification:No
- Location:University Park, PA
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,249
- Avg Likes per Tweet:15.5
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:7.5
- Followers Analyzed:50,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,249 tweetsThe account consistently receives a high number of likes and retweets, indicating strong audience interaction. Its content is well-received and shared across the platform.
15.5
Avg Likes/Tweet
7.5
Avg Retweets/Tweet
50,225
Total Likes
24,375
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
4
Median Likes
2
Median Retweets
15
75th Percentile
2,205
Top Tweet
0.1
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
58.0%
Original
3.8%
Replies
29.7%
Retweets
8.5%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
1.3%
With Media
74.2%
With Links
40.4%
With #Tags
65.3%
With @Mentions
26.6%
With Emojis
182
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.07
Reply/Original Ratio
0.29
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
81.2%
Weekday Posts
18.8%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,249 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 964 retweets (30% 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 3,249 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 includes current and prospective students, alumni, faculty, and staff of Penn State. It also reaches a broader public interested in university news and events.
Average
Audience Quality
26.4%
Suspicion Index
35.1%
Low-Quality %
18
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
42.2%
Empty Bio
38.8%
<10 Tweets
8.4%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
49.8%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
84.2%
No URL
28.0%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
34,295,553
Total Potential Reach
18
Median Follower Reach
110
75th Percentile Reach
4.1%
>1K followers
0.5%
>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).
38.4%
Creators
19,205 accounts
22.8%
Consumers
11,417 accounts
38.8%
Dormant
19,378 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):
429
Verified Followers
0.42% of total
11,997
Protected Accounts
11.88% of total
6 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 | 14,100,322 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @6BillionPeople | 2,034,366 | - | - |
| @zlj517 | 1,985,306 | Spokesman | Geopolitics, Diplomacy, Communication |
| @PopSci | 1,555,691 | Science communication | Science, Tech, DIY |
| @greggrunberg | 1,190,554 | Actor | ACTOR, WRITER, BANDS |
| @ZachBoychuk | 829,084 | Hockey Player | Hockey, Meme/NFT Trading, Ethereum |
| @NissanUSA | 806,395 | Automotive | Electric vehicles, Nissan, Innovation |
| @mental_floss | 750,489 | Trivia Website | Facts, History, Pop culture |
| @CFBPlayoff | 625,289 | Sports Organization | Football, College, Playoff |
| @TheDemCoalition | 522,135 | Political Activist | #TheResistance, #ImpeachmentTaskForce, Dems |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
51,848
Followers With Bio
49,145
Followers Without Bio
51.34%
% With Bio
48.66%
% 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 3,249 analyzed7,203
Combined Engagement
4,039
Total Likes
3,164
Total Retweets
1,441
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
20%
With Hashtags
40%
With @Mentions
80%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
💠💠This year's THON total is $15,006,132.46 ! As the world’s largest student-run philanthropy, Penn State THON™ raises millions of dollars annually for Four Diamonds to fund pediatric cancer research and support children and families fighting childhood cancer https://t.co/Qp09rMHn
Penn State names Dr. Neeli Bendapudi as its 19th president! Welcome, President-elect Bendapudi! https://t.co/y82oujroSX https://t.co/EyCn8uxKFI
RT @OmahaProd: We thought Chad Powers looked familiar... @EliManning went undercover as a @PennStateFball walk-on and it is everything. ht…
Due to the threat of escalating violence associated with tonight’s event, Penn State University Police determined that it was necessary to cancel the speaking event in the interest of campus safety. https://t.co/J2qk7mNy3I
RT @PennStateMBB: DANCING ON 🕺 #WeAre | #MarchMadness https://t.co/bvIsPQL5SJ
Key Insights & Takeaways
The account highlights major university milestones and fundraising successes, which resonate strongly with its audience. It leverages verified events and announcements to maintain credibility and engagement. The use of hashtags like #WeAre and #PennState helps in building a sense of community and brand identity.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 227,820
- + 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 @penn_state reveals an growing Twitter presence with 227,820 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 23.0 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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