A comprehensive analysis of thousands of LinkedIn posts reveals that while video content consistently outperforms other formats—generating higher dwell time, shareability, and follower growth—it represents only 10-15% of corporate posts compared to 70% for static images. In other words, there's a goldmine most companies are walking right past.
The LinkedIn Organic Benchmarks Report 2026 from Storykit identifies four critical performance gaps holding companies back. Most notably, top-performing accounts publish 3.5 times weekly versus the industry average of 1.8, and they maintain a balanced format mix of 40% video, 30% images, and 20% carousels—nearly the inverse of typical posting patterns. The good news? These are gaps anyone can close.
– To any company looking to truly win in social, my single best advice is simple: Publish more, says Peder Bonnier, CEO at Storykit.
The data backs this up—increasing frequency from 1-2 to 3-4 posts weekly drives 28-65% more impressions and doubles monthly follower growth. That's right, doubles.
Timing and consistency matters
The report, which Storykit developed to help companies benchmark their LinkedIn performance against industry standards, also reveals that timing and consistency matter as much as content quality. Companies that maintain regular publishing schedules see compounding benefits over time, with algorithmic favour rewarding accounts that demonstrate sustained activity.
Other key findings from the benchmark report include:
- Posts featuring people generate 80-90% of top engagement
- Headlines with numbers see 18-32% higher reaction rates
- Conversational CTAs significantly outperform link-driven ones
- Companies posting primarily on Tuesdays through Thursdays see materially better audience activation than those spreading content across the week
- Document posts and carousels offer untapped potential, with many companies yet to experiment with these formats
– We created this benchmark report because we saw too many companies flying blind on LinkedIn, says Jonna Ekman, Marketing Director at Storykit.
– The data clearly shows that small strategic shifts—more video, higher frequency, better timing—can dramatically improve results. And honestly? That should be exciting news for any marketing team ready to level up.
