Tom Grundy

@tomgrundy · Hong Kong · joined 15 Sep 2009

@HKFP's founder, firefighter & chief editor: Non-profit, 100% independent impartial #HongKong news since 2015. Views own. Not leaving #PressingOn Blue app too.

151 830Followers

1 964Following

11 018Posts total

35.4KViews on collected posts

Against accounts of the same size

5 posts from the last 90 days, next to the 100K–1M follower range. ordinary reach for its size, weaker reaction than most.

Median views4 638this account7 037median for 100K–1M

Reach, %3.05%this account2.88%median for 100K–1M

Engagement, %0.97%this account1.40%median for 100K–1M

Metric	This account	Median for 100K–1M	Ratio
Median views per post	4 638	7 037	0.66×
Reach (views ÷ followers)	3.05%	2.88%	1.06×
Engagement rate	0.97%	1.40%	0.70×

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Growth & engagement

How the posts we collected actually performed: views and reaction rate post by post, what the audience did with them, and where the follower count goes.

Views per post

203 May

24

21

22

78

57

333

409

927 May

4.6K1 Sep

5.8K3 Sep

1.4K

1.8K

4.6K

Last 14 collected posts, oldest on the left. The scale is logarithmic: one post can outrun the rest a hundred times over.

Engagement rate per post

5.00%3 May

4.17%

4.76%

4.55%

1.28%

1.75%

0.30%

0.00%

0.00%27 May

2.85%1 Sep

0.26%3 Sep

0.97%

0.23%

3.36%

Reactions — likes, reposts, replies and quotes — divided by views. Median for 100K–1M accounts is 1.40%.

What the audience does

Likes63.0%226 in total

Reposts22.3%80 in total

Replies9.7%35 in total

Quotes1.4%5 in total

Bookmarks3.6%13 in total

Share of every reaction we collected for this account. Replies mean argument, reposts mean endorsement, bookmarks mean the post was worth keeping.

The follower curve appears once this account has two daily snapshots — we take one a day, and this one is on its first.

Latest posts

Hong Kong police have confirmed that they made three arrests near Prince Edward station on Monday as people gathered there seven years since officers stormed train carriages amid citywide protests. In full: https://t.co/J5aSAsYb8S https://t.co/RFI6jr6fGj 4.6K views · 108 likes · 40 reposts · 7 replies 03 Sep 2026 Hong Kong’s Hungry Ghost Festival is an untapped tourism asset, writes urbanist Chloe Lai. Like Japan’s Gion Matsuri, it could be transformed into a global tourism draw. https://t.co/zhQSETulD4 1.8K views · 3 likes · 1 reposts · 0 replies 03 Sep 2026 A Hong Kong court has upheld the convictions of Cardinal Joseph Zen and four other appellants over failing to properly register their now-defunct fund that supported protesters during the 2019 protests and unrest. @hkfp https://t.co/KGb3exGko7 https://t.co/m4lD7Tyvh6 1.4K views · 8 likes · 6 reposts · 0 replies 03 Sep 2026 Hong Kong’s Hungry Ghost Festival is an untapped tourism asset, writes urbanist Chloe Lai. Like Japan’s Gion Matsuri, it could be transformed in a global tourism draw. In full: https://t.co/KWiDAbzPNW Photo: Chloe Lai/HKFP. https://t.co/IhuLzbvl0J 5.8K views · 7 likes · 4 reposts · 2 replies 03 Sep 2026 A Danish sculptor has written to a Hong Kong court asking for the return of his statue commemorating China’s 1989 Tiananmen crackdown, following the national security conviction of a group behind the city’s annual vigil mourning the incident. https://t.co/W30RAe7PIr https://t.co 4.6K views · 98 likes · 29 reposts · 3 replies 01 Sep 2026 @tomgrundy @hkfp Hi Tom, I sent you a DM. Please check it when you have a moment, thank you! 9 views · 0 likes · 0 reposts · 0 replies 27 May 2026 25. We accept most payment methods – it’s easier than ever to donate. It couldn’t be easier to support us – HKFP accepts Mastercard, Visa, Amex, JCB, UnionPay, PayMe, Octopus, FPS bank transfers, Apple Pay, Google Pay and cheques. You can also donate cash at CoinDragon kiosks, 409 views · 0 likes · 0 reposts · 0 replies 03 May 2026 24. HKFP Members enjoy eight new benefits. Donate monthly or yearly to unlock HKFP member benefits. Members receive an HKFP deer keyring or tote, exclusive Tim Hamlett columns, feature previews, “behind the scenes” insights, early access to our Annual Report, ad-free browsing, h 333 views · 0 likes · 0 reposts · 1 replies 03 May 2026 23. Safeguarding press freedom. In 2016, we helped to successfully lobby the government to recognise digital media and allow online journalists into press conferences. In 2021, we distributed a free, open-source fundraising platform for the industry. And in 2023, HKFP launched 57 views · 0 likes · 0 reposts · 1 replies 03 May 2026 22. Boots on the ground and here to stay. HKFP remains in Hong Kong as we can speak to Hongkongers, monitor the legislature, ask tough questions of officials, attend press events, and bear witness at court during key cases. For now, it is better to have boots on the ground than 78 views · 0 likes · 0 reposts · 1 replies 03 May 2026 21. We ensure diversity – in our newsroom and in our coverage. HKFP values inclusion and diversity – both in the newsroom and in our output – as part of our adherence to fair, balanced and accurate coverage. We amplify voices from underrepresented, underprivileged or 22 views · 0 likes · 0 reposts · 1 replies 03 May 2026 20. Our journalism has been cited worldwide. Our impact is not just measured through clicks – HKFP’s journalism has been cited in countless news reports, as well as by NGOs and governments. Our reporting has been referenced by everyone from The New York Times, to The Wall Street 21 views · 0 likes · 0 reposts · 1 replies 03 May 2026 19. HKFP sets standards in the workplace. We are signed up to Oxfam’s Living Wage initiative to ensure fair pay for all staff, including interns. Our newsroom offers a wage in line with international news outlets, including a health care plan, mental health support and other 24 views · 0 likes · 0 reposts · 1 replies 03 May 2026 18. A clear corrections policy – with all errors fixed and logged. Our Corrections Policy ensures accuracy and accountability across HKFP’s work, with the date, time and details of any correction appearing clearly at the bottom of articles. We also maintain a log of every https 20 views · 0 likes · 0 reposts · 1 replies 03 May 2026 17. Society of Publishers in Asia and Int’l Press Institute members. We are proud members of the International Press Institute, a 73-year-old global organisation dedicated to protecting press freedom and improving journalistic practice. HKFP is also part of the Society of 32 views · 0 likes · 0 reposts · 1 replies 03 May 2026 16. Media watchdog Ad Fontes Media rates HKFP highly, above SCMP. We have been rated by Ad Fontes Media experts as providing reliable, factual reporting from a politically neutral perspective. HKFP scored 43.20 in terms of reliability and news value, similar to NPR, The Wall htt 68 views · 0 likes · 0 reposts · 1 replies 03 May 2026 15. 100% NewsGuard rating: Meeting all 9 credibility and transparency criteria. HKFP meets all nine of the NewsGuard initiative’s credibility and transparency criteria. NewsGuard lists green or red credibility scores for over 6,000 news sites, with assessments carried out by 106 views · 0 likes · 0 reposts · 1 replies 03 May 2026 14. The city’s only Journalism Trust Initiative member. In 2025, HKFP became Hong Kong’s only accredited member of the Journalism Trust Initiative following a months-long external audit. The project is an ISO standard and an international mechanism rewarding ethical journalistic 109 views · 0 likes · 0 reposts · 1 replies 03 May 2026 13. Part of the Trust Project network. In 2023, we gained the Trust Project hallmark – the first global transparency standard that proves a news outlet’s commitment to original reporting, accuracy, inclusion, and fairness. As part of their external audit, we publicly disclosed h 99 views · 0 likes · 0 reposts · 1 replies 03 May 2026 12. Serving Hong Kong’s minorities, as a voice of the voiceless. HKFP ensures a special focus on sexual, ethnic and religious minorities, and offers trusted coverage of the city’s domestic worker and migrant communities. As an English-language outlet, we also serve the minority 90 views · 0 likes · 0 reposts · 1 replies 03 May 2026 11. Trusted reporting you won’t find elsewhere. By definition, our trusted journalism may sometimes be unwelcome by those in power. Whether it’s reporting on the trials of the 47 democrats, Jimmy Lai or the Stand News editors; rounding up the latest national security arrests; 104 views · 0 likes · 0 reposts · 1 replies 03 May 2026 10. Facing up to harassment, intimidation and government scrutiny. Hong Kong has seen journalists jailed, newsrooms raided, and media outlets disbanded as the city plummets in press freedom indices. HKFP has not been immune. We have seen cyberattacks, threats, visa trouble, 94 views · 0 likes · 0 reposts · 1 replies 03 May 2026 9. Investing in original reporting. Since our early years, we have quadrupled the number of original features, interviews and explainers published annually. With over 30,000 stories published, HKFP invests in original, award-winning reporting. https://t.co/Bn1jbDE23T https://t.c 106 views · 0 likes · 0 reposts · 1 replies 03 May 2026 8. No paywalls – accessible to everyone, everywhere. Our daily reporting will always be paywall-free - we believe our journalism should be free and accessible to everyone. We ensure our news is available wherever your are: on Facebook, Bluesky, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, https: 98 views · 0 likes · 0 reposts · 1 replies 03 May 2026 7. Home to multi-award-winning journalism. HKFP has been nominated for, or won, multiple awards over the years – including from the Human Rights Press Awards, the Hong Kong Press Photographers Association, and the Society of Publishers in Asia. In 2021, our newsroom was https:/ 104 views · 0 likes · 0 reposts · 1 replies 03 May 2026 6. Efficiently run – we make every cent count. HKFP is run as efficiently and prudently as possible, in order to maximise the impact of our donors’ generosity. We make savings by partnering with other media outlets, using free software/tools, and making full use of teamwork and 93 views · 0 likes · 0 reposts · 1 replies 03 May 2026 5. Governed by a comprehensive Ethics Code. We publish our Policies, Ethics & Best Practices as part of @HKFP’s commitment to credible, ethical, and independent journalism. These ever-evolving policies underpin all of our reporting practices. They govern how we deal with ht 107 views · 0 likes · 0 reposts · 1 replies 03 May 2026 4. Hong Kong’s most transparent news outlet. HKFP is the most transparent news outlet in Hong Kong, if not Asia. We are externally audited every year, and anyone can examine our income and spending since 2015 – the year of our inception. https://t.co/CvNDWFcPnc https://t.co/y0Zx 112 views · 1 likes · 0 reposts · 1 replies 03 May 2026 3. Proudly reader-funded – backed by 1,000 monthly supporters. 94 per cent of HKFP’s income comes directly from our readers, ensuring our press freedom and independence. The rest is from advertising, content sales, and licensing. HKFP does not rely on governments, umbrella https 86 views · 1 likes · 0 reposts · 1 replies 03 May 2026 2. Non-profit – answerable to Hongkongers, not shareholders. Our work has no commercial motive. HKFP seeks to raise enough money to power our newsroom and fulfil our mission. Any funds left over at the end of the year are carried forward to be used in the future. If we 96 views · 0 likes · 0 reposts · 1 replies 03 May 2026

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