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July 17, 2026, has seen a solid start with 964 views since it was published yesterday. Here is a breakdown of how the audience is interacting with it compared to your typical performance.

What’s Performing Well

  • Strong Hook & Engagement: This video is effectively grabbing attention in the feed. Your "Stayed to Watch" ratio is 62.5%, which is significantly higher than your typical range of 44.7%–48.3%. This suggests the initial hook about the "pathetic" turnout at the event in Washington D.C. is resonating well with your viewers.
  • Watch Time Quality: The average view duration (AVD) is 29 seconds, outperforming your typical top-end of 25 seconds. For a 61-second Short, this indicates that a good portion of the audience is sticking around for the primary commentary.

Opportunities for Improvement

  • Retention Drop-off: While the AVD is high, the overall average percentage viewed is 48.95%, which is below your typical performance (63%–74.5%). There appears to be a notable drop-off after the initial hook, specifically when the video transitions into the clip of the performance on the mall (around 0:06).
  • Audience Sentiment: The limited comment interaction includes some negative sentiment, which might suggest the topic is polarizing for some viewers. However, the high "Stayed to Watch" metric shows there is a clear audience interested in this type of political commentary.  Comments

Actionable Recommendations

  • Tighten the Mid-Section: Since there's a dip during the transition to the event footage, consider using text overlays or faster cuts during clips to maintain the momentum you build in the first 5 seconds.
  • Test Shorter Loops: Given the 61-second length, try a version that is slightly more concise (under 50 seconds) to see if you can push that average percentage viewed back into your typical "success" zone of 60%+.
  • Engage with Feedback: Even with polarizing comments, responding to civil viewers or asking a question in a pinned comment could help boost the overall engagement rate, which currently sits at about 2% for likes.
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