Recently, I’ve been exploring LinkedIn’s Reserved Ads feature, which is now open to all managed advertisers. This exciting update lets me secure the prized top-of-feed placement, fundamentally boosting visibility and engagement for my B2B campaigns.
LinkedIn has now made Reserved Ads accessible to all managed accounts, allowing me to grab the first ad slot in the feed. This prime location guarantees premium visibility for my advertising efforts.
What’s new. With Reserved Ads, I can secure top-of-feed placement at a consistent rate, ensuring predictable delivery and enhanced reach. According to LinkedIn, this format drives up to 75% higher dwell time, 88% higher view-through rates, and achieves 99% of forecasted impressions, making it a powerful choice for my marketing strategy.
How it works. These ads appear in the most visible ad slot on LinkedIn’s feed and support a variety of Sponsored Content formats like Video, Single Image, and Carousel Ads. My LinkedIn account representative assists me in reserving this valuable inventory and setting the pricing strategy.
Why we care. For me, LinkedIn Reserved Ads are a game-changer, providing guaranteed top-of-feed placement. This increases my campaign’s visibility and engagement, helping me stand out in the competitive B2B space. The premium positioning enhances brand recall and influences potential leads early in the funnel.

The predictable delivery and fixed pricing models mean I can plan my campaigns with more certainty, while also building high-quality retargeting audiences for future conversions.
The big picture. By utilizing Reserved Ads, I’m effectively bridging brand awareness and demand generation. Anchoring my campaigns at the top of LinkedIn’s feed enables me to create higher-quality retargeting pools, with LinkedIn reporting up to a 101% increase in mid-funnel engagement as a result.
The bottom line. LinkedIn’s Reserved Ads provide me, as a B2B marketer, with a predictable way to command attention and transform it into significant demand.
Inspired by this post on Search Engine Land.


Leave a Reply