LinkedIn Updates: Ads Tools, Networking Features, and More
Feb 19, 2024
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Social media marketing expert Judi Fox joins the podcast to discuss the latest LinkedIn updates, including changes to networking and creator tools, updates to LinkedIn ads tools focusing on audience targeting and AI-driven enhancements, and insights on tracking ad campaigns and leveraging media planning for better campaign performance.
LinkedIn split My Network tab into 'Grow' and 'Catch Up', streamlining networking workflow.
LinkedIn removed creator mode button, revamped profiles, and introduced predictive audiences in ad campaigns.
Deep dives
LinkedIn Updates My Network Tab to Enhance Networking Workflow
LinkedIn is introducing updates to the My Network tab, splitting it into two separate tabs: the 'Grow' tab for accepting invitations and the 'Catch Up' tab for new jobs, work anniversaries, and birthdays. These changes streamline the networking workflow and focus on light-touch points, making it easier to keep in touch with connections. The updates will be available on both mobile and desktop platforms, helping to declutter notifications and prioritize networking activities.
LinkedIn Announces Changes to Profile Layout and Features
LinkedIn is making several updates to profile layouts, including the removal of the creator mode button. Creator tools will now be available to all users without the need to toggle the button. Other changes include the removal of profile hashtags for topics and the relocation of the about section higher on the profile. The most controversial change is the transformation of the 'People Also Viewed' section into 'Other Similar Profiles,' displaying competing or similar profiles to users without the ability to turn it off.
LinkedIn Replaces Look-alike Audiences with Predictive Audiences
LinkedIn is discontinuing the use of look-alike audiences in its ad campaigns. Instead, they will introduce predictive audiences based on contacts, conversions, and lead gen forms. Additionally, audience expansion will allow for matching audiences based on skills or interests. While the removal of look-alike audiences may cause some inconvenience, the new features offer better precision, stronger retargeting, and improved budget optimization. These updates demonstrate LinkedIn's commitment to leveraging AI technology in their advertising platform.