Most Tweeted Moments of the Week

By Karen Fratti 

It was a busy week on Twitter, given the MLB playoffs, the MTV EMA’s, and a crazy Walking Dead attack. Here are some of the top moments:

Most-Tweeted Minutes from the Top 3 Series and Specials:

  • 5,600 tweets were sent at 8:50 p.m. ET on Sunday about the 2015 MTV EMAs after Ed Sheeran’s performance.
  • 45,600 tweets were sent at 9:49 p.m. ET on Sunday about The Walking Dead after Steven Yeun was attacked by a zombie heard.
  • 4,200 tweets were sent at 8:39 p.m. ET on Thursday about Grey’s Anatomy after Derek’s doctor announces she’s coming to work with them.

Most-Tweeted Minutes from the Top 3 Sports Events:

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  • 22,400 tweets were sent at 11:40 p.m. ET on Wednesday about MLB Baseball: New York Mets at Chicago Cubs after the Mets defeated the Cubs to advance to the World Series
  • 5,800 tweets were sent at 9:26 p.m. ET on Monday about NFL Football: New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles after the Giants fumble caused the Eagles to gain possession of the ball.
  • 11,100 tweets were sent at 7:19 p.m. ET on Sunday about NFL Football: Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants after the Cowboys failed to secure possession after a punt and the Giants won the game.

Here’s the full rundown:

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