Ben Brainard
30 // L.A. // Comedian // “The States Guy” Tour dates below:
2.9M
Followers
1.9K
Following
213.3M
Total Hearts
1.5K
Videos
141.4K
Avg Hearts/Video
17.25%
Engagement Rate
6.1y
Account Age
39.9K
Followers/Month
2.9M
Hearts/Month
20.7
Videos/Month
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
Ben Brainard holds rank 520 out of 1349 tracked creators and possesses 2.9 million followers, which is 2.6 times the median count of 1.1 million for a mid-tier name. The account has gained approximately 39.9K followers per month over its 6.1 year lifespan, marking steady growth for an established profile. While the average view count of 960.9K is in line with what an audience of this size would predict, the 16.62% like rate far exceeds the median of 4.93%. This high engagement ratio suggests a very active and responsive audience compared to typical creators at this scale. The rest of this report explores specific content performance and audience demographics.
Account Classification
| Account Size | Macro (1M+) |
| Account Age | 2020-02-01 |
| Verification | Yes |
| Language | EN |
| Follower Ratio | 1.5K:1 |
Data Summary
| Videos Analyzed | 37 |
| Avg Plays per Video | 960,911 |
| Avg Likes per Video | 159,715 |
| Engagement Rate | 17.25% |
Engagement Analysis
Based on 37 videos
The audience approves of content at a rate far above the median, ranking 38 out of 1349. This high approval indicates a loyal following that finds value in what is posted. Saves represent the most frequent action with a 0.885% rate, followed by shares at 0.545%, and comments at 0.08%. These metrics correlate to 8.5K saves, 5.2K shares, and 767 comments respectively. The audience prioritizes personal reference and word-of-mouth spread over direct conversation. Brands should treat this as a high-intent community that treats content as a resource to keep rather than a prompt for dialogue. Reach is inconsistent with a 2.33 consistency score. Only 4 videos hit the 2x average mark while 2 reached the 5x threshold. This suggests sporadic spikes rather than steady growth. This is an active audience.
960.9K
Avg Plays/Video
159.7K
Avg Likes/Video
767
Avg Comments/Video
5.2K
Avg Shares/Video
Engagement Quality Analysis
These use the median rather than the average, so one freak viral video cannot inflate them. They show the level a typical post on this account actually reaches.
1.8M
Median Plays
283.3K
Median Likes
4.8M
75th Percentile
11.4M
Top Video
57.15
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Total Engagement (Sample)
The combined likes, comments, shares and saves across only the recent videos we analysed, not the account's lifetime.
35,553,700
Total Plays
5,909,454
Total Likes
28,380
Total Comments
193,842
Total Shares
314,487
Total Saves
Engagement Ratios
Each action as a share of views. Likes-to-views is how often a viewer taps like; saves-to-views is how often they bookmark a video to return to; shares spread it to others. Higher saves and shares signal content people find worth keeping or passing on, not just watching.
16.62%
Likes / Views
0.08%
Comments / Views
0.55%
Shares / Views
0.89%
Saves / Views
The high like rate of 16.62% stands out compared to other actions. This shows that viewers are much more likely to like the content than they are to comment, share, or save it.
Viral Hit Rate
How often a video beats this account's own average views. The 2x figure is the share of videos that did at least twice the norm, the 5x figure at least five times. A higher rate means breakout hits happen more often rather than reach depending on rare spikes.
10.80%
2x Avg (4 of 37)
0%
5x Avg (2 of 37)
Consistency Score
How steady the view count is from video to video, shown as a grade and a CV number. A lower CV and a better grade mean predictable reach on every post; a high CV means the views swing widely between hits and flops.
D
CV: 2.33
Lower CV = more consistent performance
Estimated Earnings
Revenue estimates based on follower count and average video performance
Sponsorships drive the bulk of revenue for this creator rather than the Creator Fund. A following of 2.9M followers suggests a potential sponsorship range between $10,000 and $30,000 per post. This gap exists because Creator Fund payouts depend on views and pay only pennies per thousand. Sponsorship fees scale with follower count to reward the creator for building an audience. A rank of 520 out of 1349 places this creator in a position where they can command a premium over average accounts. Their high engagement rate allows them to sit at the top end of their expected pay range. Buyers should view the $30,000 figure as a ceiling for negotiations rather than a fixed fee. A cost per view calculation shows that a quote near this peak would mean paying roughly $0.03 per view. This helps a buyer determine if a high price tag pays for actual reach or just the creator's name. These are modelled estimates from public metrics, not disclosed earnings.
Creator Fund (Est. Monthly)
Based on avg 960.9K views/video
$398 – $796
$0.02 - $0.04 per 1,000 views
Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)
Based on 2.9M followers (Macro (1M+))
$14,500 – $34,800
Industry rate for macro (1m+) creators
Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 37 videos
This feed relies on long-form content between 60 and 180 seconds. Producing videos in this specific window captures the bulk of the audience engagement while avoiding the lower performance seen in shorter clips. Because nearly 80% of the content falls into this bucket, it is the primary standard for consistency. The creator chooses original audio for every post to build a distinct brand identity instead of chasing trends. Captions average 145 characters to provide context that supports the longer video duration. While duets and stitches are available on about one-quarter of the posts, the majority of the feed remains closed to remixing. The standout clip lasted 82 seconds and pulled over 11 million views, reaching nearly 12 times the usual audience size. It earned 1.9 million likes against only 8.1k comments, a ratio that indicates passive watching rather than active debate. This high volume of likes per comment means the content works as an easy watch for many people. Average views near one million establish this as a large and established account. Success here depends on maintaining high production value to sustain a large existing fan base.
Video Duration Breakdown
How the account's recent videos split across length bands. It shows the format the creator leans on, from very short clips to long-form.
2m 3s
Average Duration
The account favors videos between 60 and 180 seconds as 29 out of 37 videos fall into this range. The engagement line is not present to determine which length performs best.
Original Sound Usage
Percentage of videos using the creator's own audio
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
Based on 37 videos
The account follows a sparse high-production cadence because it maintains a top-tier follower rank despite posting well below the field median. This pattern has remained stable for nearly six years, establishing a durable history of infrequent but impactful content. While the erratic consistency grade indicates irregular gaps between posts, the creator remains a major player in the space with very high average views. New content typically lands on Saturday and Monday, while Wednesday remains the quiet day. The busiest hour for new uploads is 01:00 UTC. Marketers should expect sporadic drops rather than a dependable drumbeat of posts. You should aim to align tie-ins with the Saturday or Monday windows when fresh content most frequently appears.
Posting Frequency
How often the account posts, against the typical tracked creator. It tells you whether to expect a steady stream or occasional drops.
| Videos per Week | 0.1 |
| Avg Gap Between Posts | 1430.9h |
| Data Range | 2146 days |
Most Active Days
Which days of the week new videos most often appear. These are upload times, when fresh content lands, not necessarily when the audience is watching.
Posting Hours (UTC)
A heatmap of the hours (UTC) when this account publishes. Darker or taller blocks are the busier posting windows. Read it as the creator's release schedule, not their audience's active hours.
How to read these charts
A heatmap of the hours (UTC) when this account publishes. Darker or taller blocks are the busier posting windows. Read it as the creator's release schedule, not their audience's active hours.
The account posts most on Saturday and Monday, with the busiest hour being 1:00 UTC. The volume is low at 0.1 posts per week.
Top Videos
Top 10 by play count
27.6M
Combined Plays (Top 5)
4.5M
Combined Likes (Top 5)
5.5M
Avg Plays per Top Video
Pinned Videos
Videos pinned to the top of @ben_brainard's profile page
11.4M
Views
1.9M
Likes
8.1K
Comments
55.6K
Shares
48.8K
Saves
6.5M
Views
1.4M
Likes
2.7K
Comments
10.0K
Shares
103.2K
Saves
The Military Prank Story (from my special "What a Mature Child" out now on YT!) Come see me live: 8/14: Hartford, CT 8/17: Boston, MA 8/29: Albany, NY 9/4: Buffalo, NY 9/21: Portland, OR 9/24: Spokane, WA 9/25-27: Tacoma, WA
4.8M
Views
634.9K
Likes
1.4K
Comments
29.7K
Shares
50.1K
Saves
The Epstein List or... (feat: @sidneymorss) Come see me live: 8/14: Hartford, CT 8/17: Boston, MA 8/29: Albany, NY 9/4: Buffalo, NY 9/21: Portland, OR 9/24: Spokane, WA 9/25-27: Tacoma, WA
1.9M
Views
283.9K
Likes
1.5K
Comments
7.1K
Shares
17.7K
Saves
This flight leaves in 6 minutes... (clip from my special "What a Mature Child") Come see me live: 9/4: Buffalo, NY 9/21: Portland, OR 9/24: Spokane, WA 9/25-27: Tacoma, WA
1.6M
Views
282.7K
Likes
749
Comments
18.7K
Shares
17.3K
Saves
Inside Alligator Alcatraz. I'm on tour: 7/23: Philadelphia, PA 8/14: Hartford, CT 8/29: Albany, NY 9/4: Buffalo, NY 9/21: Portland, OR 9/24: Spokane, WA 9/25-27: Tacoma, WA
1.5M
Views
231.6K
Likes
940
Comments
11.4K
Shares
19.5K
Saves
Where Have I Been? A very real, and personal look at where I have been mentally that has led me to be elsewhere physically.
745.1K
Views
147.5K
Likes
3.0K
Comments
1.1K
Shares
5.3K
Saves
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Most Common Words
The words that show up most in this account's captions, with stopwords and hashtags removed. They sketch the verbal tone and recurring themes.
Top Sounds
The sounds this account uses most. A feed dominated by one original sound points to self-produced audio; a spread of trending tracks points to a creator riding sound trends for reach.
Key Insights & Takeaways
Audience & Reach
The follower rank of 520 puts this creator above the median size for tracked accounts. This positioning means a single campaign can reach a high volume of people compared to typical creators in the database. The like response is more than triple the median rate. Such a high engagement ratio suggests that a sponsored message will land with much more impact per view than average content. This profile fits the entertainment category because the high engagement rates and follower count indicate an audience that reacts strongly to consistent content.
Key Takeaways
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rate above platform average
- + Established follower base of 2,900,000
- + Consistent growth at 39.9K followers/month
- + Active posting schedule (0.1 videos/week)
- + Verified account with platform credibility
Opportunities
- ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
- ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
- ~ Leverage geographic targeting for regional audiences
- ~ Explore collaboration potential with similar creators
Summary
This analysis of @ben_brainard reveals a macro (1m+) TikTok presence with 2,900,000 followers. The account demonstrates an engagement rate of 17.25%, averaging 960.9K plays per video across 37 analyzed videos. Key strengths include 213.3M total hearts and verified status, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.
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Start SearchingAbout This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of @ben_brainard's TikTok profile and recent videos. It evaluates content strategy, engagement patterns, and posting behavior. Metrics are based on 37 analyzed videos.
Data collected and analyzed by TKMetrics | Analysis date: Jul 1, 2026