Microsoft's Q1 FY2027 Earnings Show LinkedIn Growth in User Time, Members and Creator Ads
TLDR
Microsoft's first-quarter fiscal 2027 earnings report showed growth in LinkedIn's user time, member count and creator ads.
Social Media Today reports that Microsoft's earnings for the first quarter of fiscal 2027 offered insight into LinkedIn's growth across multiple metrics, including user time, membership and creator ads.
How we got here
- Oct 29Microsoft Search and News Advertising Revenue, Now Including LinkedIn, Grows 10% to $6.6 Billion
Microsoft's search and news advertising revenue, now combined with LinkedIn ads, rose 10% to $6.6 billion, and Bing advertisers no longer get a search-only figure.
- Oct 28Microsoft's Search and Advertising Revenue Grows 12% in First Quarter 2027 Earnings
Microsoft's search and advertising revenue rose 12% in its first quarter 2027 earnings, two points above the prior quarter's 10% growth.
- Oct 15LinkedIn launches expanded sponsorships, consultations, and new analytics for creators
LinkedIn added new monetization features including expanded sponsorships, updated analytics, and direct one-on-one consultations within the platform.
- Sep 30Microsoft Advertising Launches New Features and Tools in September 2026
Microsoft Advertising announced September updates aimed at improving advertiser efficiency and campaign performance.