LinkedIn, a privately-owned American company founded in 2003 and headquartered in the US, is a business and employment-oriented online service accessible via websites and mobile apps. Its primary function is facilitating professional networking and career development. Users can post resumes and employers can advertise job openings. As of 2024, LinkedIn employs approximately 25,660 people and generates over $1 billion in annual revenue. It is currently a subsidiary of Microsoft.
LinkedIn announced changes to its User Agreement and Privacy Policy, effective November 3, 2025. These changes will allow LinkedIn to share additional member data with Microsoft and its affiliates. This data will be used to improve generative AI models and personalize advertising. The updated data rules, also effective November 3, 2025, will govern how member information is used for advertising and within LinkedIn's AI tools. Separately, LinkedIn released its 2025 ranking of the top 100 global MBA programs, featuring seven Indian institutes, with the Indian School of Business ranked fifth globally. The ranking considers career outcomes for alumni of the listed business schools.
LinkedIn offers products in the media and telecoms services industry. LinkedIn's product portfolio comprises of search, social, and retail media.
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LinkedIn's revenues were over $1B in 2024. Caretta Research has split LinkedIn's revenue into 2 different product categories, the largest of which is social media advertising. For full access to LinkedIn's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.
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