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This week’s Summer of Copilot article explores new features that could make Microsoft 365 Copilot even more powerful for business users. From a unified Copilot chat that follows you across Outlook, Teams, and Excel, to smart prompt templates that simplify complex requests, to the newly announced Copilot Memory for personalized AI responses – we cover it all. Other highlights include an AI meeting scheduler to automate calendar chaos, interactive “podcast-style” AI summaries.

Ginny Delaitre (CEO of VDS Digital) explores how modern marketing blends user experience design, persona mapping, & storytelling on Polaris.

This post explores how AI tools like Copilot and SharePoint Autofill are transforming content management and productivity. Emphasizing human-centered adoption, it highlights practical strategies, user engagement, and recent advancements making AI integration smoother and more impactful for organizations.

As Copilot Studio and Microsoft’s Copilot Control System set the stage for secure, enterprise-ready AI, the following #SummerOfCopilot updates explore real-world adoption, key innovations, and practical tips to help organizations maximize the promise and power of Copilot and agents.

An eye-opening conversation with Gabe Karawani on how ClearPeople turns fragmented enterprise knowledge into a competitive advantage through integrated AI and smart knowledge management.

Creating a compelling brand identity is vital for any business aiming to stand out in today's crowded marketplace. A strong brand identity not only defines who you are but also determines how your audience perceives you. In this guide, we'll delve into the essential steps to develop a robust brand identity that resonates with your target audience and sets you apart from competitors.

In Week 4 of my #SummerOfCopilot series on LinkedIn, we explored how AI is becoming embedded in the modern workplace, from the apps we use every day to the depths of our company intranet.

On the latest spisode of Polaris, thought leadership marketer Kelly Schuknecht shares how to step out from behind the scenes and become a recognized industry authority through speaking engagements, content creation, and authentic personal branding.

Discover how M-Files and Microsoft are transforming document management. Their new partnership integrates M-Files’ intelligent platform with Microsoft 365’s powerful cloud, offering seamless, native document storage and new possibilities for your business.

In our latest podcast, I sat down with Crissy Conner, known as The Visible CEO, to talk about why visibility is the new currency for business and technology leaders. Crissy is a visibility strategist and coach who helps entrepreneurs and executives.

I’m posting daily series of Copilot updates on LinkedIn – the #SummerOfCopilot series. For the most recent completed week (through June 22) I covered Copilot for Viva Engage; MCP and A2A protocols for AI integration, and upcoming enhancements to Copilot Notebooks.

A strong brand strategy not only defines how your audience perceives your business but also lays the groundwork for your marketing actions.

As part of our summer-long series exploring Microsoft Copilot in depth, I recap what we've shared about Researcher, Analyst, and Copilot Tuning.

We're kicking off our #SummerOfCopilot LinkedIn series - and our #MonthOfAgents series as well!

In our latest Polaris episode, I sat down with   Sean Squires   to demystify what product managers at Microsoft really do. We explored...

In our latest Polaris episode, we explore how mid-sized tech conferences (like TechCon 365 Seattle – coming up June 27) are closing the AI skills gap and sparking community engagement – with guest David Wilhelm sharing insights on training, diversity, and the unique power of in-person connection.

SharePoint is getting smarter with AI, and it’s a big win for business. At a recent conference, Microsoft wowed the crowd by showing Autofill columns that use GPT-4 to auto-extract info or summaries from documents – no more manual data entry. They also unveiled a Sensitive Info AI model that finds things like emails & phone numbers in your files in seconds (great for compliance). These features are now generally available and affordable (about $0.005 per page, with 100 pages

The integration of SharePoint eSignature into Microsoft Word revolutionizes digital workflows by enabling document signing without leaving the app. Users can collaborate, add signature fields, and save signed documents automatically to SharePoint, maintaining security and compliance. This feature streamlines processes for contracts, NDAs, and more, saving time while enhancing control and accessibility.

Microsoft's recent layoffs highlight the intersection of innovation, empathy, and adaptation in a rapidly evolving business landscape, sparking important conversations about the future of work and corporate responsibility.

Marketing is evolving beyond traditional boundaries, encompassing both pre-product phases and dynamic stakeholder engagement. By redefining classical concepts like inbound and outbound marketing, this series explores how listening to the market and enabling teams internally can innovate product strategies. With AI advancements and changes in buyer behavior, modern marketers merge traditional tactics with new approaches like "upbound" and "downbound" strategies to create compr