We’ve all heard it:

“Vertical video performs best on mobile.”
“More screen space = more attention.”
“That’s what everyone’s doing on TikTok, so it must work on LinkedIn too... right?”

Well, not so fast.

In this episode of The Standout Business Show, I’m breaking down a $140,000 ad experiment that might completely flip your video strategy on its head.

LinkedIn ad expert AJ Wilcox and video producer Chandler Quinton ran controlled A/B tests across vertical, square, and horizontal video formats — and the results?
Let’s just say vertical isn’t the star of the show.

We’re diving into:

• The surprising format that outperformed all others (yes, even on mobile!)
• Why horizontal video might actually help you stand out as an expert on LinkedIn
• The design psychology and behavior cues that affect content performance
• How to repurpose your most valuable video content for maximum impact
• And why following video trends can sometimes damage your authority

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If you’ve been stuck repurposing content in formats that aren’t delivering — or chasing trends that don’t align with how you want to show up — this episode is your permission to do things differently (and smarter).

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Is Vertical Video Best? Here's the full episode from The LinkedIn Ads Show podcast with AJ Wilcox & Chandler Quentin

If you're the best-kept secret in your industry, it's time to change that.

Because when you start showing up with clarity, confidence, and the right content—your ideal clients won't just notice you. They'll choose you.

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