-: Now, let's get into Loom.
And they've recently introduced
some brand new AI functionality
that's really gonna help your organization collaborate,
share information, and connect across multiple departments
and multiple teams in a way that's more efficient
and effective than ever before.
So let's get into it.
All right, so let's kick off things with Loom,
one of the easiest ways
to share insights fast with your team.
Loom is really a game changer
for recording quick video updates and sharing knowledge
without having to book a live meeting
or writing a long email.
So if you're new to Loom,
getting set up is super quick and easy,
and there's a free starter plan
that gives users up to 25 recordings.
And that's really enough to try it out,
get the ball rolling,
and create a library of helpful videos.
So here's how you can use Loom.
You can add the Chrome extension to your browser,
and you're ready to record with just a few clicks,
which is super convenient for on the fly updates.
Then you have the desktop app.
This option has a few extra tools,
like the celebrations feature for team shout outs
and even a drawing tool
to highlight details while you're talking,
which is ideal if you want to level up
the overall engagement of your video.
So Loom's interface is also really intuitive,
which is one thing I really like.
Here is where you'll find recording options
like full screen, which is ideal
if you wanna record everything happening on the screen,
which can be great for demos or walkthroughs.
Then we have our camera.
This adds a personal touch by including your camera feed
or your avatar, which is a picture of yourself,
in a circular overlay.
That way, viewers can see your reactions
and your expressions alongside the screen content.
You can also just use camera only.
And this is just when you need to make a quick announcement
or share a quick message.
So you can choose this option
to focus only on your camera feed alone.
You'll also notice that with this,
there's options for selecting your microphone
and your camera source.
So you can customize your audio and video setup
for each different recording.
And when you're ready to record,
you hit the bright Start Recording button,
and then you're ready to go.
Now, once you've recorded a few videos,
Loom makes it really easy to keep everything organized
into one simple library.
Each video is automatically saved to the cloud,
so you don't have to worry about storage limits
or losing track of files.
And from your library, you can easily revisit your videos,
get the shareable link, get the transcripts,
even generate AI summaries
and trim unnecessary pauses or mistakes.
And just as a pro tip,
you wanna keep your videos under five minutes
to hold audience attention
and make them easier to watch and go through.
So use clear and specific titles
like "AI Insights - January Update."
This is gonna keep your teammates clear and organized
on what exactly is inside that specific video.
So you can also encourage feedback by inviting comments,
which opens up the conversation
and helps you to improve on future videos.
And of course, there's also the AI summaries function.
So you can share these with your link
to give everyone a quick overview of the main points,
which is especially useful for longer or complex updates.
So now that you've created some impactful Loom videos,
a dedicated AI news channel on Slack, Discord, Teams,
or whichever tool your company uses
is the perfect place to share them.
So these channels are designed
to keep everyone in the loop on AI updates.
So by posting your Loom videos there,
you're making it easy for team members to watch, comment,
and stay engaged.
So it's like creating a living library of AI insights
where your colleagues can easily access the latest updates,
tutorials, and project highlights.
Now, while AI channels are essential,
they're only a part of the picture.
So to make AI insights truly useful across your company,
it's crucial for AI and tech teams
to actively airdrop themselves into other departments.
This could mean popping into marketing or sales channels
to share something or even answer questions.
And another powerful approach
is to schedule monthly or quarterly AI sessions
where AI and tech team members can share what's new.
These sessions can cover recent AI tools, project insights,
or strategic updates.
And the key here is really keeping everything interactive.
So you wanna encourage questions from other teams,
so they can better understand
how these updates affect their own work
and their own department.
So you can think of these sessions
as a show and tell across departments,
which can be tech, marketing, sales.
Everyone gains from these types
of exchanges and collaborations.
That wraps it up for all of the most important information
on Loom and its new features.
So be sure to use these techniques
to enhance collaboration across different team members
and different departments of your organization.