As from this episode the show will now be broadcast weekly.Topics covered and relevant links as follows;News3rd tier connections can no longer be saved to LinkedIn contacts.The Blazek Scandal. <a href="http://edition.cnn.com/2014/02/27/tech/web/linked-in-cleveland-job-bank/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Link to the CNN article</a> as well as an article I wrote for <a href="http://www.thedrum.com/opinion/2014/03/04/linkedin-invitations-five-tips-avoid-recipient-meltdown" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Drum.com</a> about this story.FeatureStatus Updating Effectively. Links to <a href="http://feedly.com/#discover" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Feedly</a>, <a href="http://www.pulse.me/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pulse</a> and <a href="https://bufferapp.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Buffer</a>Questions How do I connect with someone I don't know? How do you connect with a 3rd tier connection? <a href="https://premium.bookboon.com/books/details/view/id/a051c58f-8361-4a17-9467-a2c300e9e7fe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedInformed e-book (free download)</a>   Please send me your comments and questions to mark@linkedinformed.comMentioned in this episode:This show was created by the original host of the show, Mark Williams.

As from this episode the show will now be broadcast weekly. Topics covered and relevant links as follows; News 3rd tier connections can no longer be saved to LinkedIn contacts. The Blazek Scandal. Link to the CNN article as well as an article I wrote for The Drum.com about this story. Feature Status Updating Effectively. Links to Feedly, Pulse and Buffer Questions How do I connect with someone I don't know? How do you connect with a 3rd tier connection? LinkedInformed e-book (free download) Please send me your comments and questions to mark@linkedinformed.com Mentioned in this episode: This show was created by the original host of the show, Mark Williams.

As from this episode the show will now be broadcast weekly.Topics covered and relevant links as follows;News3rd tier connections can no longer be saved to LinkedIn contacts.The Blazek Scandal.&nbsp;<a href="http://edition.cnn.com/2014/02/27/tech/web/linked-in-cleveland-job-bank/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Link to the CNN article</a>&nbsp;as well as an article I wrote for&nbsp;<a href="http://www.thedrum.com/opinion/2014/03/04/linkedin-invitations-five-tips-avoid-recipient-meltdown" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Drum.com</a>&nbsp;about this story.FeatureStatus Updating Effectively. Links to&nbsp;<a href="http://feedly.com/#discover" rel="noopener noreferrer">Feedly</a>,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.pulse.me/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pulse</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://bufferapp.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Buffer</a>Questions How do I connect with someone I don't know? How do you connect with a 3rd tier connection? <a href="https://premium.bookboon.com/books/details/view/id/a051c58f-8361-4a17-9467-a2c300e9e7fe" rel="noopener noreferrer">LinkedInformed e-book (free download)</a> &nbsp; Please send me your comments and questions to mark@linkedinformed.comMentioned in this episode:This show was created by the original host of the show, Mark Williams.

6. The Blazek Scandal!

"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.

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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.

"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&nbsp;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.

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