Changes to Community Top Voice Badges on Social Media

Effective October 8, 2024, LinkedIn retired the gold Community Top Voice badge and discontinued its automatic award for contributions to collaborative articles. This decision comes in response to feedback from the community and a desire to maintain the highest quality standards for the Top Voice program.?

Key Changes:?

• Gold Badge Retirement: The gold Community Top Voice badge will no longer be awarded.?

• Automatic Award Discontinued: Contributions to collaborative articles will no longer automatically result in a gold badge.?

• Top Voice Program Continues: The blue Top Voice badge, awarded by LinkedIn's editorial team, will remain unchanged.?

Impact on Existing Badge Holders:?

Gold badges currently held will expire within 60 days of the date they were awarded. No new gold Community Top Voice badges will be issued after October 8, 2024.?

Why Contribute Without a Gold Badge??

Despite the removal of the gold badge, LinkedIn encourages users to continue contributing to collaborative articles for the following reasons:?

• Expertise Recognition: Share your knowledge and insights and be recognized as an expert in your field.?

• Network Expansion: Gain exposure to new opportunities and connections.?

• Community Support: Help others by answering questions and supporting career advancement.?

About Top Voices Badging (Blue Badge):?

The blue LinkedIn Top Voice badge is awarded exclusively to senior-level experts and leaders who have been invited to join the Top Voices program. This invitation-only program features a global group of professionals across various industries, offering valuable insights and knowledge to LinkedIn members.?

Key Points About Top Voices:?

• Invitation-Only: Membership in the Top Voices program is based on invitation from LinkedIn's editorial team.?

• Expert Status: Top Voices are recognized as experts in their respective fields.?

• Quality Content: Top Voices are expected to share high-quality, original content that demonstrates their unique expertise.?

• Vetting Process: LinkedIn regularly evaluates Top Voices to ensure they continue to meet the program's standards.?

• Removal: LinkedIn may remove a member from the Top Voices program at its discretion, including removing their badge, if they violate program guidelines or professional community policies.?

Rebranding from Influencer:?

The Top Voices program was previously known as the LinkedIn Influencer program. In October 2022, the two programs were merged to streamline member identification and access to quality content. All former Influencer program members are now part of the Top Voices program.?

For more information on the blue Top Voice badge and the overall changes, click here.?

LinkedIn's decision to retire the gold Community Top Voice badge reflects its commitment to maintaining a high-quality platform for knowledge sharing and networking. While the gold badge will no longer be available, LinkedIn continues to value the contributions of its community members and encourages them to participate actively in collaborative articles.?

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