Tom Petty

Tom Petty — country artist from US.

Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers emerged in the late '70s with a sound that blended Byrds riffs and Stonesy swagger, drawing comparisons to the punk/new wave…

Influence: 69.94% Fanbase: 58.17% Trending: 75.82% Career Level: Superstar

Top Brand Affinity

Highest overlapping lifestyle brand

Ampeg • 28.01% • Very Strong

As of 2025-09-27

1,582,959

Social Media Followers

As of 2025-09-27

00:00:00

Hours Airplay

2025-12-07 08:49:15 UTC

Genres

countrycountry rockrockrockpop rockroots rockalbum rockhard rockheartland rocksoft rockclassic rockmellow goldfolk & traditionalfolk rocksinger-songwriter

Biography

Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers emerged in the late '70s with a sound that blended Byrds riffs and Stonesy swagger, drawing comparisons to the punk/new wave movement. Their music celebrated traditional rock roots, incorporating influences from the British Invasion, American garage rock, and Dylanesque singer/songwriters. Petty's distinctive songwriting style, accompanied by the tight and versatile backing of the Heartbreakers, resonated with audiences, leading to sustained popularity.

Born in northern Florida, Petty's musical journey began in high school, eventually culminating in the formation of Mudcrutch, which evolved into the Heartbreakers in 1975. Their self-titled debut album gained traction after a successful tour in England, followed by breakthrough releases like "Damn the Torpedoes" and "Full Moon Fever." Over the years, Petty's career saw collaborations with notable artists, experimentation with new sounds, and critical acclaim, solidifying his legacy as a rock icon. Tragically, Petty passed away in 2017, leaving behind a rich musical catalog that continues to be celebrated by fans and peers alike.

Top Brand Affinities

Report Date: 2025-09-27

Tom Petty performs best with fans in the 25-34 range, concentrated in UNITED STATES, NIGERIA, CANADA. Audience composition is heavily male (65%), which simplifies targeting and creative tone. The most reliable reach comes from Tiktok at 13,250 avg views per post, with Instagram providing steady community replies and saves. Brand adjacency trends toward Ampeg, Live Nation, MOOG, signaling clear alignment with streetwear, music platforms, and lifestyle products. If the brief is to seed a message that travels organically, Tom Petty is positioned to deliver.

Artist Affinity estimates how strongly an artist's audience overlaps with interest in specific brands, products, and categories. It is derived from aggregated social and behavioral signals—who fans follow, save, click, and engage with—normalized across platforms. Higher affinity suggests better partnership fit and higher likelihood that fans will respond positively to branded content or offers. Use it to shortlist natural brand partners and product concepts that feel authentic to the audience. Combine affinity with Connection Strength (ER) and reach to balance fit with impact. Treat affinity as directional—validate with creative tests and small pilots before scaling.

ER = (likes + comments + shares) ÷ audience per post ≥ 3.0% = Very Strong 2.0–2.99% = Strong 1.0–1.99% = Moderate < 1.0% = Low

How to read it: Pair ER with reach (views/followers) to gauge intensity and scale.

Connection Strength

Artist Tom Petty score 0.39% — Low bucket.

Brand: AmpegBrand: Live NationBrand: MOOG

Followers:1,582,959

Engagements:6,159

Rate:0.4%

Posts:3,255

Avg Likes:6,000

Avg Comments:92

Avg Views:21,949

Audience Demographics & Key Stats

Metric	Value	Why It Matters
Social Snapshot	Followers 1,582,959 · Engagements 6,159 · Rate 0.4% Posts 3,255 · Views 21,949 · Avg Likes 6,000 · Avg Comments 92 · Avg Views 21,949	Combine reach (followers/views) with ER to size both impact and responsiveness.
Age Breakdown	25-34: 32% 35-44: 23% 18-24: 22% 45-64: 21%	Largest: 25-34 (32%); next: 35-44 (23%)
Gender Split	Female: 35% Male: 65% Non-binary/Other: 0%	Skews male (65%)
Top Countries	UNITED STATES (53%) NIGERIA (10%) CANADA (5%) UNITED KINGDOM (4%) BRAZIL (3%)	Top regions: UNITED STATES (53%), NIGERIA (10%), CANADA (5%)
Platform Engagement	Instagram: 4,322 avg likes/post · Tiktok: 13,250 avg views/post · Youtube: 8,699 avg views/post	Best reach: Tiktok 13,250 avg views; best engagement: Instagram 4,322 avg likes

Top Brand Affinities

Ampeg

Score: 28.01

Live Nation

Score: 21.29

MOOG

Score: 16.82

Pro Tools

Score: 12.69

Sennheiser

Score: 11.37

Amazon Music

Score: 8.35

Verizon

Score: 7.83

Margaritaville

Score: 7.80

Coors

Score: 6.99

Walgreens

Score: 6.26

Publix

Score: 5.92

NHL

Score: 5.73

Brand	Category	Score
Ampeg		28.01
Live Nation		21.29
MOOG		16.82
Pro Tools		12.69
Sennheiser		11.37
Amazon Music		8.35
Verizon		7.83
Margaritaville		7.80
Coors		6.99
Walgreens		6.26
Publix		5.92
NHL		5.73
Paramount Pictures		5.52
Kroger		5.50
Columbia Pictures		5.24
Busch		5.09
FedEx		5.07
Gillette		4.94
Bud Light		4.85
Nixon		4.78
Kickstarter		4.73
Lollapalooza		4.55
Heinz		4.35
Taco Bell		4.34
iHeartRadio Music Awards		4.30
NBC		4.25
Spotify Music		4.24
Comedy Central		4.20
ESPN		4.19
Budweiser		4.13
BarkBox		4.06
Cadillac		3.93
Guinness		3.80
Pfizer		3.71
MTV		3.70
Emporium		3.57
NFL		3.36
Nickelodeon		3.21
Gatorade		3.16
Coachella		3.08
Jack Daniels		2.85
PetSmart		2.73
Warner Bros		2.71
Star Wars		2.71
Martini		2.64
Pixar		2.63
Walmart		2.59
Los Angeles Lakers		2.59
Kodak		2.58
Harley-Davidson		2.53