According to the 2025 Bentley University-Gallup poll published in May of this year, 51% of U.S. adults now believe companies should take a public stance on current social and political issues, a significant jump from just 38% in 2024. This is an interesting development at a time when companies face heightened scrutiny around sustainability and social commitments. However, a SmartNews survey released earlier this year shows that 90% of respondents question corporate messaging at least some of the time and 36% think company statements feel inauthentic.
When PayPal recently posted a job opening for head of CEO content, it signaled more than a new hire. It marked a shift in how companies are thinking about leadership visibility. The role, which blends strategic communications, personal brand development, and thought leadership, reflects a growing recognition that the CEO's voice is not just a corporate asset, it is a leadership imperative.
I'm a LinkedIn ghostwriter, which means I write personal LinkedIn posts for other people in their unique voice. Nobody knows I'm the writer behind the post. Today, CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs, and consultants are also building their online presence and vying for attention, particularly on LinkedIn. That's where the ghostwriter comes in. According to LinkedIn, 82% of consumers are more likely to trust a company whose CEO and leadership team are active on social media, and 77% are more likely to buy from such a company.