Contrary to past advice, recent data shows LinkedIn videos perform better with short, concise captions. The platform's UI creates 'context switching' friction between watching a video and reading long text, making brief captions paired with on-screen text more effective for earning likes.

A text-only LinkedIn post with low engagement but a strong problem-solution focus can generate significant sales pipeline. This is because it targets a niche audience with a specific pain point, making vanity metrics like likes and views misleading indicators of business impact.

Despite its massive user base, LinkedIn is not saturated with content creators. A very small percentage of users actively post, meaning those who do share content face significantly less competition for attention. This creates a prime opportunity for sales professionals to establish thought leadership and capture mindshare with their target audience.

For strategic lead generation posts on LinkedIn, deliberately omit images and videos. A text-only format removes distractions, forcing high-intent prospects to focus solely on your carefully crafted copy. This can lead to higher quality conversions than visually-driven, engagement-focused content.

Contrary to the recent push for video-first strategies, Digiday data shows LinkedIn video views are declining. The platform is now oversaturated with video, causing a performance dip. This suggests marketers should diversify back to previously effective formats like carousels and text-with-image posts to stand out.

While many marketers focus on TikTok and Instagram, Facebook Reels is currently "crushing" organic reach, even among younger demographics. Similarly, LinkedIn is a massive, untapped opportunity for both B2B and consumer brands to gain attention.

While most creators focus on short-form video, data from late 2025 indicates that Instagram carousels generate significantly more reach and engagement among a creator's existing followers. This presents a strategic opportunity to re-focus on a less saturated, high-performing format.

Unlike other social platforms that demand visual ad creative, LinkedIn ads can be highly effective and cheaper when you simply promote a well-crafted, text-only post. This format works well for both organic lead generation and paid promotion, simplifying the creative process.

While LinkedIn can suppress posts with a single external link, creating a "resource post" with 4-5 curated links (e.g., a Miro board, article roundup) is rewarded by the algorithm. These posts generate high-value signals like saves and shares, leading to better reach than standard posts.