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X Rebrands Approach Organizations into 'Premium Business' and 'Premium Organizations '

  • Writer: Ridhi Jain
    Ridhi Jain
  • Oct 11
  • 3 min read
X has new updates for organizations
X has new updates for organizations


X, the social media platform previously known as Twitter, has also launched two new paid business levels, including Premium Business and Premium Organizations, to replace the previous Verified Organizations program.

The action is expected to simplify the verification process, account management, and distinctly separate businesses and large organizations that use the platform. The transformation is based on the continued attempts of X to rebrand as a business, creator, and governmental business and social network, instead of a social environment.


A Fresh Identity for Verified Accounts on X


The former "Verified Organizations" label was usually misunderstood by people, as the label was used by a broad spectrum of organizations, like small start-ups and large corporations across the world. Under this rebranding, Premium Business will be focused on smaller companies and entrepreneurs, whereas Premium Organizations will be focused on larger enterprises, institutions, and media outlets.

All the levels contain characteristics of gold checkmarks, better analytics, and account verification. According to X, this update can assist businesses in establishing trust and authenticity and retaining brand clarity in profiles.


What Each Tier Offers- Breaking Down the Two New Tiers of X

The Premium Business level provides access to premium posting, ad credits, and search position. It can be used by smaller teams that want to expand the audience without the necessity of spending money on enterprise-level tools.

In the meantime, the Premium Organizations plan comprises complete access to brand safety tools, special attention, and sub-account supervision under one confirmed banner.

The two tiers will have the familiar gold checkmark in them, but the X explained that the tier-specific controls, such as ID-based verification and impersonation protection, will vary. This layered approach mirrors the strategy of X to be inclusive and generate revenue at the same time.



The previous verification system used by X, according to reports, was regularly criticized in terms of being unclear and inconsistent. It was too costly for many smaller companies, and in bigger organizations, there was a need for more control over brand representation.


X intends to satisfy the unique needs of both segments by taking the program to two levels. The company noted that this revision will be part of its larger initiative to build a fair and scalable ecosystem for verified users. It is also congruent with X prioritizing paid subscriptions as a vital source of revenue over the last few years because the advertising revenue has declined.



The Business Perspective- Stand to Gain


In business terms, the rebranding would help to enhance user trust and transparency. Checkmarks have also been verified to show authenticity as well as the size of the organization. Verified brands will be able to shine in the discussion, control employee handles, and mitigate the impersonation risk.


According to the marketing professionals, it might be possible that the new structure helps attract more professional users to X. The distinct differentiation between big and small entities is also useful to enable advertisers to find reliable partners more easily.


Mixed Reactions but a Clear Direction


The first responses have been ambivalent. Although the new labels are a welcome change in many businesses, some of the users feel that the new labels will introduce unnecessary complexities. Similar to what others have mentioned, small businesses may not be able to handle the recurring subscription fees.

The majority, however, concur that X is undertaking measures to professionalize its platform and to make it more brand-friendly - particularly those organizations that are dependent on the visibility of social media.



Final Thought


X is attempting to reinvent the process of verification in the digital era with the help of Premium Business and Premium Organizations. The move introduces more demarcation of identities besides providing customized tools that match the needs of various organizations.

The new system might require users to get used to, but it is another initiative that will see X continue to evolve from a social media network to a global business platform. With the emphasis on credibility, framework, and value-based subscriptions, X is preconditioning a more natural and professional online ecosystem.


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