Question: How can I discover popular and active Twitter accounts in my industry or area of interest?

To find the most influential and active Twitter accounts in your niche, Hive is worth a look. Hive uses a ranked list algorithm that's based on Twitter follow and list graphs to help you find the most important accounts in more than 659 communities. It has features like visual community membership, community rankings, bulk account management and a feedback loop. The system is updated monthly and can be accessed through a web interface and a browser extension called Hivemark so you can see community ranks directly on Twitter.

Another good option is Tweet Hunter, an AI-powered Twitter management tool to help you build and monetize your Twitter audience. It includes content creation tools, scheduling and automation of tweets and threads, and advanced analytics to track important metrics and engagement. Tweet Hunter's Twitter CRM feature also finds and engages with high-quality leads, which can be particularly useful for businesses trying to get people to engage and expand their following.

If you want to reach people on social media more broadly, NameDrop is an AI-powered service that lets businesses participate in relevant discussions on multiple services, including Twitter. It includes automated keyword suggestion, a ranked feed of discussions and the ability to engage authentically. The tool can help you maintain a strong online presence organically by participating in relevant discussions and growing your audience in a more targeted way.

Last, Likewise Learn uses deep learning to analyze the text content of tweets and predict engagement, so it can be a useful tool for developing content ideas and spotting sentiment and hate speech. It offers two pricing tiers, including a free option, that can help you focus on quality over quantity and optimize your Twitter activity based on engagement.