http://blog.linkedin.com/2013/11/19/announcing-linkedin-showcase-pages/ [blog.linkedin.com]
Announcing LinkedIn Showcase Pages
Showcase Pages are dedicated pages that allow companies to highlight different aspects of their business and build relationships with the right community. Whether it’s a brand, a business unit, or an initiative, following a Showcase Page will provide you the updates you are most interested in.
Looks like a good way for large companies with different business areas to better focus their LinkedIn presence.