- Following 1.1K
- Followers 11.9K
- Engagement 3.85%
- Avg likes 509
- Avg comments 10
About Buddy
Buddy (@buddy.chicago) is a Shopping & retail creator on Instagram, also filed under eCommerce/DTC and Shopping & Retail. The account has 11,938 followers and 734 published posts. Recent posts average 509 likes and 10 comments, an engagement rate of 3.85%.
With 11.9K followers, Buddy is a micro creator by the common 10,000 to 100,000 definition. Buddy follows 1,132 accounts, so the audience is roughly 11 times the size of the list followed. Buddy is set up as an Instagram business account. Flinque files Buddy under 3 categories, led by Shopping & retail and followed by eCommerce/DTC and Shopping & Retail.
The Instagram bio for Buddy runs to 16 words across 4 lines. The bio mentions @publicmediainstitute. The latest activity Flinque has on record for Buddy dates from April 2025.
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734 Posts
Of the 10 most recent posts shown for Buddy, 6 are videos, 3 are single images and 1 is a carousel. That mix leans toward videos. Buddy has built a substantial archive of 734 posts. Against the audience, that is roughly 16 followers for each post published. Buddy also keeps 1 story highlight on the profile. All 10 carry captions, averaging 83 words each. The captions are written mainly in English. Words that recur across them include live, welcome, community, mutual and support. The captions tag #buddychicago, #chicagoartscene, #supportartists, #madeinchicago and #punkholiday.
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Here at Public Media Institute, we are committed to building the community of the future even as the future we are barreling toward is the apocalypse. Mutual aid, art, radio, coalitions, magazines, and more are fueled by your support and for your participating pleasure.🌹💖
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📡Lumpen Radio Hoodie: Rep your favorite neighborhood radio station with this hoodie! Launched in 2016, Lumpen Radio is fueled by our small staff and a dedicated community of volunteers.
🦅Mojado Power T-Shirt: This limited-run shirt was hand-printed by our PMI team and features the logo from a film shown at this year’s “SubVersion Summer Camp!” The story follows an undocumented worker who, after a series of adventures, devises a plan to unite undocumented persons and Chicanos under the slogan “Mojado Power.” 🍽️Mutual Aid T-Shirt: Designed by our buddy, the legendary CHema Skandal! This shirt lets people care about your neighbors, and that you know that the ideals of anarchism live on our streets every day we organize to take care of one another.
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We understand, times are tough 😞 So why not spend a pleasant evening with some folks who are trying to make those times better? 🥰✨Join us this Wednesday and remember a year full of art, radio, protest, attacks from Fox News, helping our neighbors, and joyful community gatherings in the face of it all 💫
Come if you can to raise funds for our 35 year old front for the left in the arts! 🎭🎨
Can’t attend but would like to help? Our annual auction is now live! ✨Check out the link in our bio to see what amazing works were donated by some of our favorite PMI-affiliated artists and staff!
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In times when the concept of prospering feels more complex than ever, we believe in the power of community to redefine it. At prospering means “co-prospering”—thriving together through shared effort and mutual support. It’s through this collective spirit that we bring you,,, and mutual aid initiatives like Community Kitchen and asylum seeker phone support.
(🔗 in bio)
The Online Auction will close on October 22nd, 11:59 PM CST.
Our auction this year features work from: Brandon Alvendia, Barbara Kasten, Thomas Kong, Colunga Jewelry (Stephany Colunga), Crosshair, Claire Pentecost, David T. Kim (DTK Ceramics), Diana Solís, Edra Soto, Gnarware, Maria Gaspar, Mariposa Divina, Monsoon Pottery (Danielle Chutinthranond), Neatline Maps, Nick Wylie, Selden Paterson, Soberscove Press & more! ⋆˙⟡
Explore works donated by some of our favorite PMI-affiliated artists and staff, and consider purchasing a ticket for our fundraising party which is coming up in two weeks! 🪩✨
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⋆˙⟡ Let’s Co Prosper: 2025 Fundraiser and Auction ⋆˙⟡
🗓️October 22nd, at Narrow Bridge Arts Club 6028 S Champlain Ave📍
In times when the concept of prospering feels more complex than ever, we believe in the power of community to redefine it. At prospering means “co-prospering”—thriving together through shared effort and mutual support. It’s through this collective spirit that we bring you,,, and mutual aid initiatives like Community Kitchen and asylum seeker phone support. (Tickets 🔗 in bio)
Join us for a night of music, stories, and buddies new and old as we raise some coin to help each other to Co-Prosper! ✨🌙
#buddychicago #chicagoartscene #supportartists #madeinchicago
#buddychicago #supportartists #madeinchicago #chicagoartscene
#buddychicago #supportartists #madeinchicago #chicagoartscene
Buddy's engagement
Buddy's engagement rate on Instagram is 3.85%, between 3% and 6%, or 3 to 6 likes and comments per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 26 followers. Likes outnumber comments by roughly 51 to 1, with 509 likes and 10 comments on an average post, so most reactions are taps rather than replies.
Engagement rate
3.85%
- Avg likes
- 509
- Avg comments
- 10
- Interactions : followers
- 1 : 26
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Who is Buddy?
Buddy (@buddy.chicago) is a Shopping & retail creator on Instagram, also filed under eCommerce/DTC and Shopping & Retail. Buddy is set up as an Instagram business account. The Instagram bio for Buddy runs to 16 words across 4 lines.
How many followers does Buddy have?
Buddy has 11,938 followers on Instagram (11.9K). Buddy follows 1,132 accounts, so the audience is roughly 11 times the size of the list followed. Buddy has built a substantial archive of 734 posts.
What is Buddy's engagement rate?
Buddy's engagement rate on Instagram is 3.85%, between 3% and 6%, or 3 to 6 likes and comments per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 26 followers. Likes outnumber comments by roughly 51 to 1, with 509 likes and 10 comments on an average post, so most reactions are taps rather than replies.
What does Buddy post about on Instagram?
Flinque files Buddy under 3 categories, led by Shopping & retail and followed by eCommerce/DTC and Shopping & Retail. Of the 10 most recent posts shown for Buddy, 6 are videos, 3 are single images and 1 is a carousel. The 10 recent Instagram captions Flinque holds for Buddy repeatedly use the words live, welcome, community, mutual and support. Buddy's captions carry hashtags such as #buddychicago, #chicagoartscene and #supportartists. Buddy writes those captions mainly in English. Buddy keeps 1 story highlight, which open with a free Flinque account.
How do I contact Buddy for a collaboration?
Buddy's contact details are not published on Flinque's public profile. The Instagram bio links to 1 external site, and a free Flinque account opens that link. The account is registered as an Instagram business account. Brands with a free Flinque account can shortlist Buddy and use Flinque's outreach tools wherever a contact route is on file.
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