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Informed: the podcast for LinkedIn® users

Informed: the podcast for LinkedIn® users

Written by: John Espirian
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 "Informed" is for you if you'd like to understand more about how LinkedIn works so that you can be an effective user of the platform. It's hard to know whom to believe with so many self-appointed gurus out there telling you the latest hacks for going viral and earning 7-figure deals. And even LinkedIn's own publications often don't speak to the reality of using the platform. But for those who see past superficial promises and sanitised reports, this podcast provides evidence and thoughtful opinion. With a track record of more than 10 years of sensible, no-nonsense advice about honest best practice for LinkedIn, Informed is a trusted source of insight by many thousands of regular listeners. The show was created by Mark Williams, who's affectionately known as "Mr LinkedIn". Mark retired in late 2025 and handed over the reins of the show to John Espirian, the relentlessly helpful® LinkedIn nerd. John is a LinkedIn trainer and consultant, the founder of the Espresso+ community, the creator of the UpLift Live conference (the UK's original event dedicated to LinkedIn best practice), and the author of the personal branding handbook Content DNA. John's reputation is for getting to the point and for not being a salesy douche canoe, so you can expect short, sharp episodes with zero ads or sponsored slots. This also is NOT an interview show, so if you've read this far then please don't pitch yourself for a guest appearance. However, you're welcome to get in touch if you have a LinkedIn question you'd like John to cover on the show. (To do that, search for the "Informed podcast" company page on LinkedIn and send a message.) This podcast is not affiliated with, endorsed by or approved by the LinkedIn® corporation. John Espirian is an independent trainer and does not work for LinkedIn® – while it would be great to have LinkedIn's endorsement, the show's independence from the corporation means you, the listener, are never fed an airbrushed political spiel.John Espirian Economics Marketing Marketing & Sales Self-Help Success
Episodes
  • 488. Reporting users on LinkedIn

    488. Reporting users on LinkedIn
    Apr 25 2026

    How do you report someone and what happens when LinkedIn ignores your feedback?

    See Melanie Goodman’s post

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    LinkedIn has a new CEO: Daniel Shapero

    Content DNA is 6 years old – read sample chapters

    Espresso+ members now get the full 32-chapter audiobook for free.

    What comment features do you want?

    Crosscheck AI feature

    Your LinkedIn headline matters

    Are you a solo or small business owner?

    Join the Espresso+ community now to improve your LinkedIn and online presence. Find out more at jesp.me/join

    Support the show

    Informed is not a sponsored podcast, so all production and hosting is self-funded. To make a small donation, go to jesp.me/informed-tip – thanks in advance!
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    15 mins
  • 487. Current jobs market stats

    487. Current jobs market stats
    Apr 18 2026

    Postbag

    Mary Wu voice note about the use of someone else's account.

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    Grad's Guide 2026 – some stats around the current jobs market.

    • Main report
    • UK version
    • US version

    Creative Collision at LinkedIn HQ on 28 April

    There is no 360Brew anymore?

    AI People search reaches all of the US

    Are you a solo or small business owner?

    Join the Espresso+ community now to improve your LinkedIn and online presence. Find out more at jesp.me/join

    Support the show

    Informed is not a sponsored podcast, so all production and hosting is self-funded. To make a small donation, go to jesp.me/informed-tip – thanks in advance!
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    11 mins
  • 486. Collaborative content

    486. Collaborative content
    Apr 11 2026

    Postbag

    Voice note response to Mark Lee’s question, from Tonny Mikkelsen.

    Mark’s real question was about limiting content searches to the UK only. There's no good route for that, as the "All filters" panel on post searches does not include anything about location.

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    Post collaborations

    Differences between desktop and mobile versions of LinkedIn

    Customise your profile username

    Are you a solo or small business owner?

    Join the Espresso+ community now to improve your LinkedIn and online presence. Find out more at jesp.me/join

    Support the show

    Informed is not a sponsored podcast, so all production and hosting is self-funded. To make a small donation, go to jesp.me/informed-tip – thanks in advance!
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    13 mins
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