The LinkedIn Plot Twists That Will Shape B2B Marketing in 2026

LinkedIn changed the rules in 2025 — fast, unexpectedly, and without warning.In this episode, host Michelle J Raymond breaks down the five major plot twists every B2B marketer needs to understand before planning their 2026 LinkedIn strategy.Key moments in this episode - 00:00 — The wild year LinkedIn kept us guessing01:00 — Why LinkedIn impressions no longer mean success03:00 — The shift toward relevance + intent metrics06:00 — The rise of comments as a powerful visibility tool10:00 — Company Page Premium: worth it or not?14:00 — Social selling gets harder as spam increases18:00 — The unexpected decline of video content22:00 — LinkedIn moves from networking to discovery24:00 — What B2B marketers must focus on in 202625:00 — Michelle’s final advice for staying consistent and effective🧠 Key TakeawaysStop chasing impressions. Start designing content that earns Saves.Comments = visibility, trust, and relationships. Prioritise them.Premium for Pages can now function like a true landing page tool.AI-driven spam and automation have made rapport more important than ever.Short-form video isn’t the magic bullet marketers hoped for — proceed with caution.Consistency and community beat every algorithm shift.CONNECT WITH MICHELLE J RAYMOND Michelle J Raymond on LinkedIn Book a free intro call https://socialmediaforb2bgrowthpodcast.com/ B2B Growth Co newsletterToday's episode is sponsored by Metricool. Make sure to register for a FREE Metricool account today. Use Code MICHELLE30 to try any Premium Plan FREE for 30 days.  https://metricool.com/michellejraymond/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=20251209_michelle-raymond_dec-premium_en&utm_content=audio&utm_term=q3#LinkedIn #B2BMarketing2026