LinkedIn has extended its News Banner feature to India in a further challenge to news publishers.
LinkedIn has rolled out a trial of its News Banner feature in India, offering access to timely news for users on its platform. The feature will be prominently displayed at the top of users’ feeds on mobile, highlighting significant developments and breaking news relevant to the professional landscape.
The banner is only available to users in America, Canada and India for now.
News publishers will watch the development closely as it is another example of a significant digital platform with a huge user base offering news updates as part of their core product.
A dedicated editorial team on the platform will curate the content, drawing on insights from leading publishers and journalists. The stories featured in the News Banner will focus on the previous 24 hours’ developments, helping members stay abreast of current events as they unfold. Users have control over their experience; they can dismiss specific stories temporarily by using an ‘x’ button, which will hide the banner for 24 hours. Furthermore, notification preferences can be adjusted within the feed settings, allowing for a more personalised news experience.
Neerajita Banerjee, senior managing editor of LinkedIn News India, emphasised the importance of up-to-date information in today’s fast-paced work environment. Speaking to Janta Se Rishta, Banerjee said: “Work is changing quickly, and staying informed about professional developments is more important than ever.” She highlighted that LinkedIn’s editorial team speaks 14 different languages, underscoring the platform’s global reach and commitment to curating high-quality content.
Source: Noah Wire Services
- https://www.instagram.com/purplecowservices/p/DFZ8oOxzTBH/ – This URL does not directly relate to the article’s content but is mentioned in the search results. It does not provide specific information about LinkedIn’s News Banner feature.
- https://www.obnews.co/Flow/News/id/8688463.html?val=71fe1ac37890352c66c91625516d1049&ch=transsion&g_v=SBie7Ls8G4WyGFeBUHgO_GfRdjFpiJTLkpdfOy18gtcOJ0l6TEDA3aC8IQHceXaP – This URL mentions LinkedIn testing a ‘News banner’ feature, which aligns with the article’s claim about LinkedIn introducing this feature for professionals.
- https://www.linkedin.com/ – This is the main LinkedIn website, which would likely have information about its features, including the News Banner, though specific details might not be available without logging in.
- https://www.jantaserishta.com/ – This is a potential source where Neerajita Banerjee might have spoken about LinkedIn’s News Banner, but specific articles or quotes are not directly linked.
- https://www.noahwire.com – This is the source mentioned at the end of the article, but it does not provide direct URLs to specific articles or claims made in the text.
- https://www.opentextbc.ca/writingforsuccess/chapter/chapter-9-citations-and-referencing/ – This URL does not directly support the article’s claims but provides information on citations and referencing, which is relevant for academic or professional writing.
- https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1609406917733847 – This URL is about thematic analysis in qualitative research and does not directly support the article’s claims about LinkedIn’s News Banner feature.
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/neerajitabanerjee/ – This could be Neerajita Banerjee’s LinkedIn profile, but without direct access, it’s unclear if it supports specific claims about the News Banner feature.
- https://www.google.com/search?q=linkedin+news+banner+feature – This search query could lead to various articles and sources discussing LinkedIn’s News Banner feature, though it is not a specific URL supporting a claim.
- https://www.google.com/search?q=neerajita+banerjee+linkedin+news – Similar to the previous search query, this could lead to relevant articles but is not a specific URL supporting a claim.
Noah Fact Check Pro
The draft above was created using the information available at the time the story first
emerged. We’ve since applied our fact-checking process to the final narrative, based on the criteria listed
below. The results are intended to help you assess the credibility of the piece and highlight any areas that may
warrant further investigation.
Freshness check
Score:
8
Notes:
The narrative does not contain specific dates or outdated references that would indicate it is old or recycled news. However, without a specific date of publication, it’s difficult to assess its exact freshness.
Quotes check
Score:
6
Notes:
The quote from Neerajita Banerjee is attributed to an interview with Janta Se Rishta, but there is no information on whether this is the earliest known reference or if it has been used elsewhere.
Source reliability
Score:
6
Notes:
The narrative originates from Janta Se Rishta, which is not a widely recognized or established publication like the BBC or Financial Times. This reduces the certainty of its reliability.
Plausability check
Score:
8
Notes:
The claim about LinkedIn testing a new feature is plausible given the company’s history of innovation and expansion. However, without direct confirmation from LinkedIn, the claim cannot be fully verified.
Overall assessment
Verdict (FAIL, OPEN, PASS): OPEN
Confidence (LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH): MEDIUM
Summary:
The narrative appears to be relatively fresh and plausible, but its reliability is uncertain due to the source. The quote’s originality cannot be confirmed without further research. Overall, while the information seems credible, it lacks strong verification.
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