{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","title":"Microsoft Adds LinkedIn to Its Professional Network","description":"Microsoft will soon add Linkedin to its own professional network.\n\nThe technology and software giant will acquire the social networking site for a reported $196 per share; the all-cash transaction is valued at $26.2 billion, according to a Microsoft blog post.\n\nLinkedin will remain its own \"distinct brand, culture, and independence\" according to a press release and Jeff Weiner will remain the CEO of the networking platform.","author_name":"TIME's Top Stories","author_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/3380207-time-s-top-stories","provider_name":"Audioboom","provider_url":"https://audioboom.com","width":480,"height":95,"thumbnail_url":"https://audioboom.com/i/22468321/600x600/c","thumbnail_width":600,"thumbnail_height":600,"html":""}