LinkedIn is testing the idea of paid online eventsBloombergLinkedIn is testing the idea of letting users charge for virtual events hosted on its platform, potentially creating a new moneymaker for the social network and its users. Photo: ReutersThe move would build on the growth of LinkedIn Events, a program that saw participation surge during the COVID-19 pandemic. It added native live videostreaming last year to better handle virtual event hosts. Earlier this year, LinkedIn started offering hosts the ability to advertise their events. The company said it is exploring other new features — beyond potentially charging money — to make hosting events easier.

Source: Taipei Times September 28, 2021 15:56 UTC