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🌟 LinkedIn Ventures into Gaming: Revolutionising Professional Networking! 🎮 LinkedIn, the Microsoft-owned social platform, has made a name for itself as the go-to hub for professional networking and knowledge sharing. Now boasting over 1 billion users, LinkedIn is breaking new ground by diving into the world of gaming to boost user engagement. 🎥 Watch the video to get more details:  https://lnkd.in/egeeUv-u 🔗 Or read the blog post: https://lnkd.in/eBskE224 LinkedIn is introducing puzzle-based games like Queens Inference and Crossclimb to revolutionize online professional engagement. This strategic move aims to offer shared gaming experiences alongside work-related content, enhancing user interaction and connectivity. So, what does this mean from a business ecosystem perspective? 1️⃣ Ecosystem to Human Strategic Innovation (E2H): LinkedIn's gaming initiative exemplifies innovative thinking by blending professional networking with leisure activities, enhancing engagement beyond traditional methods. 2️⃣ Ecosystem and Engagement Transformation: Gaming on LinkedIn fosters community interaction, transforming the professional ecosystem by adding a competitive, value-added element, theoretically boosting user and business activity. 3️⃣ Life Area Expansion and Collaboration: LinkedIn's foray into gaming signals an expansion into the entertainment sector, opening doors for new innovations and partnerships. 4️⃣ Ecosystem Mindset for Innovation: This initiative underscores LinkedIn's commitment to an ecosystem approach, merging professional development and entertainment to enrich user experiences and community engagement. LinkedIn's move to integrate gaming into its professional platform marks a transformative approach to enhancing user experience and fostering community engagement through strategic gaming elements. This aims not only to boost interaction but also to revolutionise the concept of professional networking by merging leisure with professional growth. Have you already tried LinkedIn Gaming? Let me know about your experience in the comments! 👍 If you enjoyed this video, give it a thumbs up! Don’t forget to subscribe to the Ecosystemizer YouTube channel for more insights into the fascinating world of business ecosystems. #LinkedIn #ProfessionalNetworking #Gaming #Innovation #BusinessEcosystems #Ecosystemizer #CommunityEngagement #ProfessionalGrowth #StrategicInnovation

On 21-24 May, Nordic Game celebrates its 20th anniversary, making the conference one of the longest existing of its kind in the global games industry. That calls for celebrations, but also for reflection. And who would be better at both than Nordic Game founder and managing director Erik Robertson? Here are his answers to our most burning anniversary questions. Nordic Game: Reflecting on your journey as the founder of Nordic Game the famous game industry conference brand that has endured for 20 years across four Nordic countries, could you share the genesis of the idea? What inspired you to embark on this venture, and did you envision its longevity and success from the outset, or has it exceeded your initial expectations? Erik Robertson: I saw the potential at a Swedish public games event around 2000 that also had a tiny conference and B2B section, but it did not continue. So, in parallel with my survey of Nordic games for the Nordic Council of Ministers, I also worked on building interest for a Nordic-level professional game developer conference, that we then launched in 2003. I remember at our premiere event asking a dear friend in the Malmö industry if he thought it was viable to build it into one of the very top developer conferences in Europe within, say, five years. He said no. And he was right. Read the rest of the interview...   https://lnkd.in/dc7NfHRN Want to be part of Nordic Game 20 Jubilee? Register here: https://lnkd.in/d6uKU_gC  #ng24spring #nordicgame #gamedev #nordicgamecommunity #ng24 #dataspel #dataspelbranchen #indiedev #indiegames #gameindustrycommunity #gameindustry

🎮LinkedIn Games- the site's new feature consisting of three quick, daily online games- have officially launched and while they're no Wordle, could they usher in a new era of online gaming? One that mixes business with pleasure? Although the author here makes a good point, would you really want LinkedIn to notify your boss or coworkers about their online gaming habits? Curious- has anyone tried it out? #LinkedInGames #OnlineGaming

Gamifying the professional We are living in an age where everything is advancing at the speed of light. If you don’t adapt you will be terminated and out of the game. Learning how to stay in this endless game is important and crucial for your sustainability. Accepting new and innovative ways of doing things is a crucial move. Interesting piece of news is LinkedIn adding games to its platform. They understand the competition and their future users profiles. They are adding features to stay in the game. #Endlessgame #VUCA #BANI https://lnkd.in/dZEw9NGh

LinkedIn engagement is at an all time high. An interesting feature from the Financial Times talking about the huge growth in LinkedIn engagement. Although there is some turbulence in the business model itself, there is a huge push toward creating a "stickier" platform. Creating LinkedIn as a daily habit for its users rather than a weekly or monthly site you check in on. Clear signs that LinkedIn is becoming a more and more prominent feature of our professional lives. https://lnkd.in/efSzaB2K

CNN: LinkedIn’s expansion into gaming shows that some people are using it to replace more traditional forms of social media and are having more fun on it, according to Minda Smiley, senior analyst for social media at EMARKETER. If the games are successful, Smiley said it could spur users to “not only spend more time on the platform — something that’s appealing to advertisers — but post more as well, as they’ll likely be prompted to share their scores.” Read more analysis from Minda in the full article, below. #games #LinkedIn #NewYorkTimes

What do LinkedIn members and Olympians have in common… …they both play games! With the summer Olympics in full swing, it’s time I finally share with you one of LinkedIn’s newest features: LinkedIn games. While I hope you will not put in the time and competition required to be at the top like an Olympian, LinkedIn games might be a new way to spark a surge of fun in your workday. Or…You might be totally against them. I’m giving you the skinny in my latest article linked below. What do you think about this feature? #usa🇺🇸 #workdayfun #linkedin https://lnkd.in/eSaeePv2

LinkedIn, the professional networking platform, is planning to introduce gaming to its service. The games will be puzzle-based, and the initiative is reported to be a move to increase user engagement and retention on the platform. According to TechCrunch, the games might allow users to compete against friends, colleagues, or even other offices, with scores being sorted by workplace and ranked accordingly. The first three games to be released are titled Queens, Inference, and Crossclimb. These games are designed to be popular among a broad user base due to their puzzle nature. LinkedIn's approach to integrating games into its platform is seen as a way to "unlock a bit of fun, deepen relationships, and hopefully spark the opportunity for conversations," as stated by a representative from LinkedIn.