Microsoft Acquires LinkedIn (2016)
Microsoft completed its $26.2B acquisition.
DateDec 8, 2016 (closed)
PlatformLinkedIn
TypePlatform event
Who it affectsEveryone
What happened
Microsoft completed its acquisition of LinkedIn for $26.2 billion in December 2016.
Who it affected
Everyone.
What it means for marketers today
LinkedIn data now connects with Microsoft products, including Microsoft Advertising audience targeting.