Previously viewed as the daggy dude you wouldn’t want to be stuck chatting to at the social media party, LinkedIn is experiencing its time in the sun. Freelancers and self-appointed business thought leaders are bringing the business experience to life, one non-drama at a time via a fresh wave of LinkedIn influencing.
LinkedIn is encouraging the new social media dawn by selecting an elite group of influencers to really get the party started.
Termed Linfluencers, these special LinkedIn members are encouraged to parallel aspects of their mundane lives with business prosperity. Under a controversial agreement, each Linfluencer will receive the lion’s share of the algorithm’s boosting power, unlimited red cordial, a large tray of emojis, and enough cocaine to fell a record executive for ridiculously unnecessary yet educational posts.
LinkedIn super users, already known for their ability to be excited to announce just about anything, are leaning in on the amazing opportunity.
“Being able to share how my son’s teething inspired me with lead generation has me almost hysterical with glee,” said one Linfluencer between massive grins.
“My life mission is to share how I lost so much after Elon took over Twitter, but how you too can rise like a phoenix from the ashes if you put faith in LinkedIn’s algorithm,” shared another mind-blowingly sincere Linfluencer.
The Linfluencers have applauded the trialling of the Linfluencers on the platform. So much so, even LinkedIn asked them to tone it down a little.
Despite the big launch party and recruitment, response to the Linfluencer campaign has been mixed.
“I really don’t give a sh*t about sharing my day repeatedly on LinkedIn. Let alone reading anyone else’s”, said one LinkedIn user.
“I’m only here to update my resume, get a job, and blow this pop stand”, said another.
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