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The Directions on Microsoft Briefing Podcast

Mary Jo Foley

Booking Overview

This is an enterprise technology interview show focused on Microsoft technologies, licensing, pricing, cybersecurity, and adoption, with conversations primarily featuring Directions on Microsoft analysts and advisory leaders. A PR agency could credibly pitch senior Microsoft enterprise-technology specialists, licensing strategists, cybersecurity experts, and AI implementation leaders, but booking is likely difficult because the established guest pattern strongly favors the publisher’s own analysts.

Metrics

Episodes: 40

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 863 subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcasts@directionsonmicrosoft.com

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Host

Mary Jo Foley - Veteran technology journalist and long-standing Microsoft industry analyst known for covering Microsoft products, strategy, business developments, and enterprise technology.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Deep expertise in Microsoft enterprise technologies, licensing, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, or organizational technology strategy, typically demonstrated through analyst, advisory, consulting, or senior practitioner experience.
Required Achievements:  
Experience advising enterprise organizations on Microsoft technologies or licensing, Recognized subject-matter expertise in enterprise cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, or Microsoft strategy

Recent Guest Discussions

David Berry - Hidden Costs, Consumption Pricing, And Licensing Considerations For Microsoft 365 Copilot.

Andrew Snodgrass - The Development And Practical Lessons Of Building An AI Assistant For Microsoft Technology And Licensing Queries.

Barry Briggs - The Development And Practical Lessons Of Building An AI Assistant For Microsoft Technology And Licensing Queries.

Kathryn Mihalich - How AI And Other Changes In The Cyber Landscape Affect Organizational Technology And Licensing Decisions.

Lane Shelton - Microsoft’s Fiscal-year Pricing, Licensing Hurdles, And Opportunities For Enterprise Organizations.

Recent Topics

Technology, Enterprise Software, Microsoft 365, Software Licensing, Cybersecurity

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Directions on Microsoft Briefing Podcast
:

What Are Microsoft Enterprise Customers Thinking?

October 01, 2026

Microsoft enterprise customers have a lot on their minds. At Directions' latest Licensing Bootcamp, we got an earful. Analyst Wes Miller tells Mary Jo Foley all about it.

Uncovering the Hidden Costs of M365 Copilot

September 17, 2026

Cowork consumption costs are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to rapidly expanding M365 Copilot costs. Directions analyst David Berry lays out the potential gotchas in this episode with Mary Jo Foley.

How and Why We Built an AI Assistant

September 10, 2026

Directions on Microsoft built its own AI Assistant to help with Microsoft technology and licensing queries. Analysts Barry Briggs and Andrew Snodgrass share experiences and lessons learned with Mary Jo Foley.

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The Directions on Microsoft Briefing Podcast?

The Directions on Microsoft Briefing Podcast is hosted by Mary Jo Foley. Its publicly listed email is podcasts@directionsonmicrosoft.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Directions on Microsoft Briefing Podcast?

The publicly listed email for The Directions on Microsoft Briefing Podcast: podcasts@directionsonmicrosoft.com.

How many listeners does The Directions on Microsoft Briefing Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Directions on Microsoft Briefing Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Directions on Microsoft Briefing Podcast?

The Directions on Microsoft Briefing Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Deep expertise in Microsoft enterprise technologies, licensing, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, or organizational technology strategy, typically demonstrated through analyst, advisory, consulting, or senior practitioner experience. Common among recent guests: Experience advising enterprise organizations on Microsoft technologies or licensing; Recognized subject-matter expertise in enterprise cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, or Microsoft strategy. Recent guests include David Berry, Andrew Snodgrass, and Barry Briggs.

How hard is it to get booked on The Directions on Microsoft Briefing Podcast?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does The Directions on Microsoft Briefing Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Technology, Enterprise Software, Microsoft 365, Software Licensing, and Cybersecurity. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

podcasts@directionsonmicrosoft.com

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