Marketing Espresso · 2026-06-08 · 41 min
Send us Fan Mail If LinkedIn has been feeling harder lately, you are definitely not imagining it. Feeds are flooded with generic AI-generated posts, engagement feels repetitive, and there’s a growing sense that everyone is trying to sound the same. But according to LinkedIn expert Kate Merryweather, that actually creates a huge opportunity for people willing to show up differently. In this episode of Marketing Espresso, I sit down with Kate to unpack what’s really happening on LinkedIn right now, why the rise of AI content is making authenticity more valuable than ever, and how businesses can stand out by leaning harder into personality, perspective and human connection. One of the biggest takeaways from this conversation is that LinkedIn has never actually been easier for people willing to be real. While content production is increasing, much of it is becoming generic and forgettable. Kate explains why being a “breath of fresh air” on the platform matters more than perfect strategy and how the businesses building trust are the ones showing more of the human behind the brand.
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