08/04/2025
Have you seen Microsoft’s latest LinkedIn update?
They have reported record engagement levels every single quarter since 2018.
That includes after losing 54 million users in China.
Now they report sessions up 7 percent, comments up 30 percent, and video uploads up 20 percent.
Videos are now 20 times more likely to be shared and generate 1.4 times more engagement than text.
Sounds great until you remember that engagement pods and AI bots are gaming those statistics.
Automated likes and comments can leave you chasing hollow metrics.
When I started MAD Social we fell into the same trap.
Fake interactions drove zero booked calls and no real business growth.
That experience inspired me to develop a five step framework for genuine engagement
Invite your top one hundred true fans to exclusive live sessions and small group chats
Ask open ended questions that spark real conversations
Reward participation with actual value, such as templates, feedback, and shout outs
Track meaningful signals such as direct messages, booked calls, and referrals, not just likes
Double down on the activities that move your revenue needle and nurture real relationships
LinkedIn is boosting its detection of artificial engagement and educating creators to avoid those tactics.
Your best strategy is to create content that resonates with actual human beings.
Share your struggles behind the scenes and celebrate small wins authentically.
That is how you build trust, loyalty, and long term growth.
Metrics may look shiny but genuine connections drive actual results.
Keep pushing raw storytelling, clear calls to action, and tactics that convert.