In a recent episode of The Social Selling Podcast, host Daniel Disney dives into the significant change on LinkedIn—the removal of the platform's yellow top voice badges. This episode sheds light on the evolution of LinkedIn's recognition system, discusses the value and credibility issues associated with these badges, and what their removal means for users.

Key Discussion Points:

(01:05) Detailed explanation of the original blue LinkedIn top voice badge

(02:36) Introduction and explanation of the newer yellow top voice badges

(03:40) Insight into the process and criteria for obtaining a yellow top voice badge

(04:38) Discussion on the credibility issues associated with the yellow badges

(06:05) LinkedIn's official announcement regarding the removal of yellow badges

(06:35) Daniel's personal opinions on the impact and implications of this change

(08:22) Consideration of potential improvements for the remaining blue logo badges

(09:16) Suggestions for alternative systems of recognition that LinkedIn could consider

(10:44) Closing thoughts on the farewell to yellow top voice badges and what's next