LinkedIn today announced two developments that give brands powerful new ways to engage with LinkedIn members: first, the ability to share direct updates with their Compa
ny Page followers via Company Status Updates; and second, the LinkedIn Certified Developer Program, which connects marketers and agencies with experienced developers who can develop custom social programs and applications leveraging the LinkedIn platform.
Company Status Updates allow administrators of Company Pages to share professionally relevant updates directly with their Company Page followers, including content such as company news, videos, jobs, industry articles, and more. In an environment where millions of professionals are turning to their networks for help making critical business decisions every day, giving companies a vehicle to communicate and engage with their followers will allow them to strengthen those relationships, build brand advocacy and attract new and repeat customers.
The LinkedIn Certified Developer Program is a best-in-class network of developers to help marketers, agencies and companies leverage the LinkedIn platform to drive engagement with their audiences. Launch partners – which include AKQA, Buddy Media, HootSuite Media, Inc. and Wildfire – have a range of social media marketing capabilities, including campaign management, social promotions, enhanced analytics, custom applications and more. Companies interested in learning more about amplifying their social marketing efforts through the LinkedIn Certified Developer Program can visit developer.linkedin.com/certified-developer-program.
