LinkedIn`s growth impresses other social media platforms

(MENAFN) Established in California in 2002, LinkedIn has experienced a gradual yet steady growth, transforming from a simple job-search and CV-posting site into a major social media platform with over one billion members worldwide. Initially conceived as a space for job seekers and recruiters, LinkedIn has expanded its offerings significantly over the years. It now serves as a comprehensive knowledge hub where users can write articles, take educational courses, and even engage in brain-stimulating games.

In the latest episode of the Business Extra podcast’s social media series, host Cody Combs engages with Najat Abdelhadi, LinkedIn’s head of communications and growth markets, and Lynn Chouman, managing editor at LinkedIn News. Together, they explore LinkedIn's transformation from a work-based social networking app into a significant player in the social media landscape. The discussion highlights how LinkedIn has successfully led in growth, engagement, and professionalism among social platforms, offering valuable insights into its journey and the strategies that have propelled its success.

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