LinkedIn tests Creator Discovery filters for B2B campaigns.
LinkedIn's Creator Marketplace is piloting search filters by industry, job function, audience demographics and Top Voices status. General availability is expected in early 2027.
Why it matters
B2B marketers get data-driven tools to pick creators whose audiences match buyer profiles.
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Social1 Billion Followers Summit backs 100 creator businesses with $1M
With the UAE's National Media Authority and Simon Squibb, the summit will give 100 creators $10,000 each plus mentoring and trade-licence help. Applications open 20 November; funding starts at the January 2027 summit.
Why it mattersThe UAE keeps building a creator economy brands can partner with locally.
SocialLinkedIn tests pre-roll ads on creator videos, sharing revenue
In a US test, select advertisers can run pre-roll ads on relevant creator and publisher videos without a direct partnership, and creators who opt in get a cut. LinkedIn also added expertise and audience filters to its invite-only Creator Marketplace.
Why it mattersIf the test widens, B2B brands get creator reach on LinkedIn without negotiating each deal.
SocialInstagram adds reference Reels, Edits gets audio links and kits
Edits now supports tappable audio links, saved style kits and audience trend insights for creators over 10,000 followers. Instagram on iOS lets creators record over another Reel as a reference, and drops linked Reels series from 28 October.
Why it mattersResponse videos get easier to make; anyone using linked Reels series must rethink by 28 October.
