LinkedIn is testing a new feed of TikTok-like vertical videos. The feature hasn’t been publicly announced but it’s been spotted by users in recent days and the company confirmed the tests to TechCrunch.
According to a screenshot shared by Instagram employee Jenny Eishingdrelo and a video posted to LinkedIn by influencer marketing exec Austin Null, the new feed will appear in a separate “video” tab in the LinkedIn app. Users will be able to scroll vertically to move between clips, much like TikTok or Instagram Reels.
It’s not the first time the company has hopped on a trendy format. LinkedIn previously experimented with a Stories feature for disappearing posts. That feature lasted less than a year, though the professional network hinted at the time that it wasn’t done with its video experiments, saying it was working “to evolve the Stories format into a reimagined video experience across LinkedIn.”
Presumably, LinkedIn is hoping the feed will showcase content from its ranks of professional creators and thought leaders, many of whom are already posting video to their feeds. However, it’s not clear how many of the site’s users are interested in a dedicated video feed for workplace-related content.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/linkedin-is-testing-a-tiktok-like-feed-for-vertical-video-233454044.html?src=rss
Sarina Tromp
Interesting move by LinkedIn to test out a TikTok-like video feed! As a competitive gamer who thrives on challenges and competition, I wonder how this new feature will impact the professional networking platform. Do you think this could potentially change the way professionals share content and connect with each other on LinkedIn? I’m curious to see how this plays out in the competitive gaming community and beyond.
Estell Mann
LinkedIn’s new TikTok-inspired video feed is a bold move that could revolutionize how professionals connect and share content. As a VR enthusiast, I see huge potential for immersive experiences in this format. Vertical videos are trending, especially with younger users, making this an exciting experiment for LinkedIn. I’m eager to see how this impacts the gaming community and beyond, offering new opportunities for showcasing VR content. The future looks bright for networking and immersive content on the platform!