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LinkedIn Ending Stories Feature to Focus on Short-Form Video

Stories goes away on September 30

By Cesar Cadenas Cesar Cadenas Writer California State University - Long Beach Cesar Cadenas has been writing about the tech industry since 2016 on a variety of topics like cryptocurrency, video games, the latest gadgets, and much more. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on September 1, 2021 Fact checked by Rich Scherr Fact checked by Rich Scherr University of Maryland Baltimore County Rich Scherr is a seasoned technology and financial journalist who spent nearly two decades as the editor of Potomac and Bay Area Tech Wire. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Social Media Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming The social media site, LinkedIn, announced it is getting rid of its Stories feature on September 30. The announcement was made by the website’s Marketing Solutions team, which also stated that LinkedIn would continue to work on implementing some kind of short-form video to its service. DeFodi Images/Contributor/Getty Images LinkedIn also is warning advertisers that any ads planned to run between Stories will instead be placed to their feed, and any sponsored content should be remade in Campaign Manager. Stories launched last September as a part of a redesign that added integration with Zoom and Microsoft Teams to help professionals stay connected as they worked remotely over the past 18 months. Many social media sites like TikTok and Instagram have implemented short-form and even temporary videos. Twitter, for example, rolled out Fleets to its users before completely doing away with the feature in August. Getting rid of Stories may have been the right move despite its short life span. According to Liz Li, the senior director of product at LinkedIn, Stories didn’t do very well. Li says users want videos that last and tell stories about their “personality and expertise.” Luiz Alvarez/Getty Images Users want better editing tools to enhance their videos in a more professional context across the site. LinkedIn has yet to say whether it will implement features that support long-form videos or what format the short-form video will take. However, the platform is taking feedback from users to gauge which direction to take. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion Tesla Robot: News, Rumors, and Estimated Price, Release Date, and Specs 5G Availability Around the World How to Get Rid of Reels on Facebook iOS 15: Release Date, Features, and Supported Devices Apps Like TikTok: The 8 Best Alternatives in 2022 5G: The Latest News & Updates (October 2022) Instagram Stories vs. Snapchat Stories What Is macOS? The Best LinkedIn Learning Courses for 2022 Triller: What It Is and How to Use It What Is Social Media? What Is Instagram, and Why Should You Be Using It? What to Do When LinkedIn Is Not Working Privacy and Security Tips for LinkedIn A Short Guide to the iPod Touch Camera Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies