🚨 We deconstructed 397,605 LinkedIn posts in Q1 2026. Here's exactly what you need to know in this quarter: This analysis from Will McTighe and I was done across 50+ industries. If you have found it more challenging to grow lately... You are most certainly not alone. The playbook has changed once again, and it's up to you to adapt. We're breaking it all down in our Q1 2026 LinkedIn Algorithm Report masterclass. Come join us TOMORROW at 5:30pm BST where we reveal all: https://lnkd.in/guXmUug5 In the meantime, here are the key talking points: 📊 The State Of LinkedIn Q1 2026 1. Median impressions are down 68% from the 2023 peak and 2% since Q4 2025. 2. The median creator gets 4 followers/week and top 1% get 978/week. 3. The 3 forces eating reach: more creators, ads, and boosted posts. 4. Follower count matters less. Smaller accounts can grow faster. 5. LinkedIn confirmed the new algorithm in March 2026: niche content is winning. 👨🏻‍⚖️ The 2026 Laws Of LinkedIn 1. Posts with 1,250 - 3,000 characters perform 227% better. 2. Posts with 1-3 links perform 43% better. Posts with 3 or more: 441% better. 3. Write like you talk, conversational writing wins. 4. Hook with receipts - tell people why you should listen. 5. Use signature phrases that you actually use. 🏆 Winning Formats (% Share of Top 1% Posts) 🥇 Infographics - 29% 🥈 Video - 26% 🥉 Motivational Quotes - 24% 4️⃣ Text Only - 11% 5️⃣ Carousels - 6% 6️⃣ Personal Images - 6% 🎰 The Topic Lottery (Probability % Of Going Viral) 1. Career Development - 1.2% (2.5x any other category) 2. Work-Life Balance - 0.5% 3. Professional Challenges - 0.3% 4. Leadership & Management - 0.3% 5. AI / Tech - 0.3% (the only category on the rise) 🧲 The 2026 Lead Magnet Formula Building something genuinely valuable, Tap into what people already care about, Describe the value in your text hook, Tell people to comment to get access, Send them to a landing page that captures emails. I've generated 2,000+ leads from one campaign using this. 💬 Comment Multipliers ✖ Reply to comments! Top 1% creators comment 255% more. ✖ Comments from execs amplify reach most. ✖ Engagement from accounts in your ICP pulls you into their feeds. 🧪 How To Make An Outlier Post 1. Find viral posts in your feed. 2. Adapt them to your niche (hook, visual, topic). 3. Lead with education (it's the no. 1 outlier driver). 4. Pick a viral format (infographics or videos). That's just a teaser of what we'll share tomorrow. If you want the FULL report for free... 1. Save this post. 2. Share it with your network. 3. Sign up to the masterclass here: https://lnkd.in/guXmUug5 You'll get: - The full 64-page Q1 2026 Algorithm Report - Our complete analysis of what's changing in 2026 - The exact formula for viral outlier posts - Live Q&A with Will and myself ♻️ Repost to help your network win on LinkedIn. And follow Chris Donnelly for the latest LinkedIn updates.