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LinkedIn Ads

Paid advertising on LinkedIn's professional networking platform.

Definition

LinkedIn Ads is the advertising platform for LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network with 900M+ members. It offers unique B2B targeting based on job title, company size, industry, skills, and seniority — data no other platform has.

Ad Formats

  • Sponsored Content: Native feed ads (single image, carousel, video)
  • Message Ads: Direct InMail to user inboxes
  • Dynamic Ads: Personalized ads using profile data
  • Text Ads: Simple sidebar ads
  • Lead Gen Forms: In-platform lead capture

Key Metrics

  • Average CPC: $5–$12
  • Average CPM: $30–$80
  • Average CTR: 0.4–0.6%

Examples

  • A SaaS company targeting VP-level decision makers at companies with 500+ employees
  • A recruiting firm running Sponsored Content to attract senior engineering candidates

Common Mistakes

  • Using B2C creative and messaging on a B2B platform
  • Setting budgets too low — LinkedIn's auction requires meaningful bids to win placements