LinkedIn is Considering New Reactions to Express More Responses During COVID-19

LinkedIn is considering new Reactions types to help users express responses to COVID-19 reports.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 26, 2020

Checklist for Planning a Successful LinkedIn Group [Infographic]

Looking to make the most of LinkedIn groups? Check out these pointers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 22, 2020

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A look at the recent top stories in social media and what they mean for marketers.

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LinkedIn Publishes New Guide to Key Content Trends Amid COVID-19

LinkedIn has published a new guide to key content trends during COVID-19, which includes a range of tips and examples of how brands are responding.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 19, 2020

LinkedIn Publishes its Latest 'State of Sales' Report, Looking at Emerging Sales and Consumer Trends

LinkedIn has published its fourth State of Sales report, which looks at emerging trends and shifts among salespeople and consumers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 19, 2020

LinkedIn Rebrands Editorial Team to LinkedIn News as it Continues to Expand News Coverage and Content

LinkedIn has re-branded its editorial team in an effort to better represent its evolving mission to connect its users with relevant information.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 14, 2020

LinkedIn Rolls Out New Updates for Sales Navigator, Including Detailed Link Tracking Insights

LinkedIn has announced some new tools for its Sales Navigator platform, including a new option to track specific engagement with posted updates.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 13, 2020

LinkedIn Now Factors 'Dwell Time' Into Content Distribution Algorithm, Which Could Be Bad News for 'Broetry'

LinkedIn is now factoring 'dwell time' on content into its feed algorithm, which could see it reducing the reach of less engaging posts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 12, 2020

LinkedIn Launches its Own Polls Option to Facilitate More Engagement

LinkedIn has added its own, native polls option, providing another way to gather feedback, and boost engagement.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 12, 2020

LinkedIn's Merging its Live-Streaming and Events Tools for Virtual Events

LinkedIn is looking to better facilitate virtual events by incorporating the functions of LinkedIn Live and LinkedIn Events.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 12, 2020

LinkedIn Stories is Now Available to Users in Brazil, the Netherlands and the UAE

LinkedIn's take on the Stories format is now being made available to users in Brazil.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 1, 2020

LinkedIn Adds New Video Intro and Interview Assessment Tools to Improve Digital Recruitment

LinkedIn is adding two new tools to help candidates showcase themselves via digital video tools.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 30, 2020

LinkedIn's up to 690 Million Members, Reports 26% Growth in User Sessions

Microsoft has reported that LinkedIn is now up to 690 million members, though it's predicted a slowdown in revenue growth due to COVID-19. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 30, 2020

LinkedIn's Testing New Link Preview Presentation Options

LinkedIn is testing new ways to present link previews in-stream, which could require a re-think of your visuals.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 28, 2020

LinkedIn Publishes Data on Latest Content Engagement Trends on the Platform

LinkedIn has shared some new insights into how the COVID-19 conversation has evolved across its platform.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 24, 2020

LinkedIn Reports 3x Increase in LinkedIn Learning Usage Amid COVID-19 Lockdowns

With more free time due to the COVID-19 shutdowns, LinkedIn is seeing a big increase in demand for its professional development courses.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 22, 2020

LinkedIn Is Working on Polls and a New Hashtag 'Presentation Mode'

LinkedIn is working on a new poll option for posts, as well as a new hashtag 'presentation mode' to provide an overview of topic-based conversations on the platform.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 18, 2020

LinkedIn Events is Now Available to All Pages to Assist with Connectivity Amid the COVID-19 Lockdowns

LinkedIn recently made its new LinkedIn Events option available to all company pages to help businesses stay connected amid the COVID-19 lockdowns.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 8, 2020

LinkedIn Publishes Special 'Top Voices' Listing of Health Professionals Leading the Way on COVID-19

LinkedIn has published a special edition of its Top Voices, highlighting the health experts that are sharing their knowledge and experiences amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 8, 2020

LinkedIn Provides an Overview of Content and Engagement Trends Related to COVID-19 [Infographic]

LinkedIn has provided an overview of how the evolving COVID-19 discussion has dominated its platform in recent weeks, along with some of the key business themes emerging from that. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 3, 2020

LinkedIn Provides Free Mindfulness Courses on LinkedIn Learning to Help People Deal with the COVID-19 Lockdowns

With many people adjusting to unfamiliar work/life situations, LinkedIn has outlined a range of LinkedIn Learning courses that people can take, for free, to help them deal with change.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 2, 2020

LinkedIn Offers Free Job Posts to Essential Services Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

LinkedIn is offering essential services free job postings on its platform in order to help provide assistance amid the coronavirus pandemic.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 2, 2020

LinkedIn Shares Tips on What to Post During COVID-19 Lockdowns

LinkedIn has shared a new list of tips on what to post to help stay connected on the platform amid the COVID-19 lockdowns.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 26, 2020

Linkedin Launches 'Conversation Ads' to Help Brands Capitalize on the Rise of Messaging

LinkedIn has launched a new 'Conversation Ads' option, which essentially enables you to add clickable options for your email recipients to choose.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 18, 2020

#SMTLive Recap: Building Your Brand Through Thought Leadership

In our most recent #SMTLive Twitter chat, we explored the virtues of thought leadership, and how it can benefit your business.

By Phoebe Bain • March 17, 2020

LinkedIn Makes 'LinkedIn Learning' Courses on Working From Home Available for Free Amid Coronavirus Changes

LinkedIn has announced a range of updates related to the coronavirus outbreak, including making several LinkedIn Learning course available for free to assist those working from home.  

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 12, 2020