With the 2016 elections coming up and debates under the belt for the RNC and the DNC, you may find yourself asking how some of the issues affect citizens nationwide. Stay on top of local news across the nation while gaining some insight into why certain talking points are viewed differently across the country. This week we are highlighting the most influential FOX affiliate stations in the US, ranked by number of Twitter followers. Using Cision’s media database, we compiled the list based on Cision’s proprietary research. All numbers were pulled October 14, 2015 and will change over time as the follower counts fluctuate.
1. WTXF-TV FOX29 Philly – 212,651
#BREAKING: Phila. Police Comm. Charles Ramsey announces his retirement. http://t.co/7g0fZ5p2yu pic.twitter.com/ZT7Z7FQT2C
— FOX 29 (@FOX29philly) October 14, 2015
2. WFXT-TV My FOX Boston – 191,316
Lamar Odom found unconscious at Nevada brothel: http://t.co/3FbLC5ClOD pic.twitter.com/A18C9bY2Sf
— FOX 25 News Boston (@fox25news) October 14, 2015
3. WAGA-TV FOX 5 Atlanta – 169,251
Imagine a haunted house 260 feet underground where no one can hear you scream! Ahead: Ruby Falls Haunted Cavern. pic.twitter.com/erAjdld4SY
— FOX 5 Atlanta (@FOX5Atlanta) October 14, 2015
4. KDFW-TV FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth – 167,793
Texas mascot Bevo XIV diagnosed with Bovine Leukemia Virus & is retired effective immediately, university says. pic.twitter.com/P3FTFzDZh4
— FOX 4 NEWS (@FOX4) October 13, 2015
5. KTVU-TV FOX2 Bay Area – 154,357
#BREAKING 3.0 magnitude #quake hits #SanRamon at 8:14am; 20+ small earthquakes in that area in last 24 hours pic.twitter.com/FOVpQdO2CL
— KTVU (@KTVU) October 14, 2015
6.KTTV-TV FOX11 Los Angeles – 138,311
Clinton, Sanders look to build on debate performances. http://t.co/0HEjxFtqVo pic.twitter.com/tcIDispNhJ
— FOX 11 Los Angeles (@myfoxla) October 14, 2015
7. WJBK-TV FOX2 Detroit – 119,882
Christopher Columbus bust vandalized in Detroit, reports @TarynAsherFox2 http://t.co/oqHxBr75cY pic.twitter.com/YDYPg7Vb3G
— FOX 2 Detroit (@FOX2News) October 13, 2015
8. WSVN-TV 7News Miami/Fort Lauderdale – 116,633
Check it out: @myFWC & @GeorgiaWild removed a fishing rope from an entangled right whale. (Photo: @myFWC) pic.twitter.com/djAwdXYZn5
— WSVN 7 News (@wsvn) October 14, 2015
9. WJW-TV – FOX 8 Cleveland – 108,159
This little piggy went to market, this little piggy met the police http://t.co/XvIAJ8qquf pic.twitter.com/DNSJVhiyy5
— fox8news (@fox8news) October 13, 2015
10. KTVI-TV FOX 2 Now St. Louis – 107,644
Lovely sunrise photo courtesy of @SkyFOXSTL. pic.twitter.com/95TpJenEAD
— FOX2now (@FOX2now) October 12, 2015
[Image courtesy of Matt Knoth on Flickr]
