Yinon Magal Ranks Higher Than Amit Segal in Viral Tweet Index
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Journalist Yinon Magal ranked second in a new index of viral Israelis on social media, surpassing Amit Segal who placed 18th. The Top-X data, compiled by Lior Melenboim, measures viral Hebrew tweets with over 50 retweets. Melenboim explained the methodology excludes follower counts and focuses on engagement outside a user's direct network. The ranking has generated discussion among social media users.
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- Yinon Magal ranked second in a viral Israeli social media index, ahead of Amit Segal at 18th.
- Josh Brenner of Haaretz topped the list of most viral Israelis on social media.
- The ranking measures viral Hebrew tweets with over 50 retweets, excluding follower counts.
- Lior Melenboim created the Top-X data, explaining the methodology focuses on external engagement.
- The ranking has sparked debate regarding the placement of prominent journalists like Amit Segal.
A new ranking of the most viral Israelis on social media, compiled by Lior Melenboim's Top-X data, has placed journalist Yinon Magal in second place, ahead of journalist Amit Segal, who ranked 18th. The top spot was secured by Haaretz journalist Josh Brenner. Other notable figures in the top ten include Barak Sari, Ben Caspit, Nadav Eil, Rom Braslavsky, Avishai Grinzeig, Daniel Amram, user "Holismok," and Yonatan Urich.
The ranking methodology, which focuses on viral Hebrew tweets with over 50 retweets, has sparked debate, with many questioning Segal's lower placement. Melenboim clarified that the index measures viral tweets, not follower counts or overall exposure. He explained that due to API costs, the scan is limited to tweets that generate engagement outside the user's immediate circles, thus excluding metrics like follower numbers or total tweet volume.
Separately, Gideon Oku addressed the controversy surrounding Yinon Magal, stating, "I ask for your forgiveness."