
LinkedIn Ads Strategy for 2026: Q&A with AJ Wilcox (Part 2)
LinkedIn Ads expert AJ Wilcox explains how to choose thought leaders, manage sponsored posts, use AI effectively, and analyze competitors’ ads for stronger campaign performance. Read more

Social media influencers prioritize value alignment when choosing brand partners, according to a Sprout Social report.
The survey, taken by 300 influencers, reveals value alignment (66%), budget/payment structure (59%), and brand-audience alignment (41%) as top criteria.
Influencers suggest involving them in creative brainstorming and product development to improve partnerships. Success is measured by social media engagement and follower growth.
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LinkedIn Ads expert AJ Wilcox explains how to choose thought leaders, manage sponsored posts, use AI effectively, and analyze competitors’ ads for stronger campaign performance. Read more
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How often do social media creators post new content? How do they typically find brand deals? How are they leveraging AI tools? To find out, researchers surveyed 1,000 creators based in the United States.
Which phrases and emojis are correlated with more engagement on LinkedIn posts? Do emotional and first-person posts tend to get more engagement? To find out, researchers analyzed 2.6 million engagements across 16,000 LinkedIn posts.
YouTube is the most widely used social platform by adults in the United States, according to recent research.
LinkedIn's global ad revenue is forecast to jump by 18.3% this year and increase by another 18.5% in 2026, according to recent research.