Signal key
post_topic_shiftCategory
Activity
Source
Company Professional Network page (post content embeddings).
When it fires
Trigger condition
Dominant topic cluster (from embeddings) of recent posts differs from the previous window.
Stored fields
This signal persists the following metadata you can read downstream:| Field | Description |
|---|---|
meta | Old and new topic labels stored on the signal. |
Magnitude
Moderate to high.For the full bucket definitions used across percentage-based signals, see Magnitude buckets.
Why it matters
A topic pivot can signal a strategic repositioning. When a company’s content suddenly shifts focus, from, say, recruiting to product, or one technology to another, it often reflects a change in priorities, messaging, or market focus.How to read it
Messaging pivot
A topic shift reflects changed priorities.
Read old vs new
Stored labels show the direction of the shift.
Strategic clue
Often precedes or accompanies a positioning change.
Outreach playbook
Related signals
Description Change Major
The company description was substantially rewritten.
Avg Engagement Change
Average post engagement shifted significantly.
Pivot Signal
A company fundamentally changed what it does.
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