If it's not China it's consumers, if it's not consumers it's impeachment. The markets whipsawed today by worries that President Trump may not survive a congressional inquiry. The Dow lost 142 points to 26,807 the Nasdaq was off by 118 points and the S&P 500 down by 25 points. Wall Street had issues today. Also in the news:
- Consumers are not as jolly about the economy;
- The thing you don't know about is called the REPO Market;
- The new "Wealth Tax" from Sen. Bernie Sanders;
- Big Pharma fights against lower prices;
- A beer IPO may be a really, really big deal.
Those stories and our guest for The Interview is Matt Kiernan from CLE Productions. We'll talk about the magic they make for events plus you'll be invited to a CLE Production Talks featuring international planned events thought leader Professor Joe Goldblatt. You can listen in to all of that here.
When you go to an event, be it corporate or entertainment, it's always cool to check out the things that make it all pop. The sound and lights and staging. It all creates an experience long remembered. That is the business of CLE Productions based in Des Moines but doing business nationwide. Our guest is Matt Kiernan who sat down with me to talk about what CLE Products does and also make sure you know about a special event featuring internationally acclaimed specialist on planned events, Joe Goldblatt who will be in Des Moines on October 7th for CLE Production Talks. Here is our conversation.
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Nearly as fast as oil prices went up yesterday they headed back down today. But, all of that didn't much help Wall Street as investors wonder what's next when it comes to the Fed. Here for you today we're looking at these stories:
- Oil, Gas and Consumers;
- GM hits back at the UAW;
- She is paid $22 million and why;
- The strike and the local economy;
- Fed and Rates;
- Your job will be...mostly gone says Brian Solis.
Those stories and more along with Marketing for Business with Phil K. James of Good Milkshake Digital. We're talking about how to get your existing customers to buy more of what they want from you...and it works across nearly every vertical. Restaurants, grocery stores, hardware stores, coffee shops even lawyers. Here is that conversation.
Thanks for listening!
Each month I get to sit down with the brains behind Good Milkshake Digital, Phil K. James and talk about Marketing4Business. It's what we do. This month Phil wants to focus on increasing the interaction with consumers and encouraging those who already buy from you...to buy more. It could be restaurants, grocery stores, clothing stores...even legal. Finding the thinks your customer wants and then delivering means...everything.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
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For everything that's great about a community if you keep it a secret...well, nobody knows. Meet Ben Handfelt the Vice President of Marketing for Catch Des Moines. You might know it, in your city, as the convention and visitors bureau. Here, in the Capital City of Iowa, Catch Des Moines is all about promoting everything this community offers. It's good for business, for folks visiting, for people who are seeking a great place to live...you get the idea. Here we'll give you a peek at what they do and you'll hear about the latest marketing effort "The S'S Are Silent". To check those videos you can go here. But, promise to come back!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
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It's the business news headlines for Thursday the 29th day of August...thanks, everybody for being with us again today. Oh...hope that springs eternal caused the markets to react today. What was that? We'll share:
- Ya Gotta Have HOPE;
- Pending home sales are slumping and why;
- A shocking report about employee turnover;
- This U.S. carmaker is now in last place for workers;
- An e-cigarette official says, "Don't Vape!";
- Those trendy office perks; might they be on the way out?
Those stories and I get to solo it for a Marketing4Business Segment. This time it's about content marketing and Facebook. What might you do to boost your customer engagement? Here I offer up several examples and...while it take some work...they really do...work. You can hear that...here!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
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Recently our company did an audit of social media use of the members of one of our clients. It's not surprising that many of them use Facebook to market their products and services to end-users/consumers. With well over 1.8 billion users Facebook has the eyeballs. However, recent changes in Facebook require more than just simple posting. Here I offer up some statistics of what seems to work...well...when it comes to content and consumer content. Next month Phil K. James from Good Milkshake Digital will join me to dive into more Marketing4Business. For now you get to listen to me prather on... Here you go!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
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Is the optimism over President Trump saying that "China called" and wants back to the table for more talks...misplaced? A source in China says, "Yes!". That leads off our business news headlines for today. In other news:
- It is National Dog Day you know;
- Speaking of dogs, Bullseye and Mickey joining up;
- Retail winners and some losers;
- KFC to test plant based "chicken" chunks and wings
- What Trade War? Costco is headed to China;
- American Values...they be changing.
Those stories and more along with Laura Kinnard from DMBizMixer.com with her list of upcoming business events and she brings with her a guest, Daniel McCraine joins us to chat it up about his event that he says will uncover thousands of dollars from your marketing budget. Here is your link for the FREE Tickets. AND, here is your link to listen in.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
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She teaches a bunch of business topics at both Drake University and Des Moines Area Community College and Laura Kinnard is the founder of DMBizMixer.com where she posts about business events happening in the Greater Des Moines, Iowa, Metro. Today she's brought with her a guest, Daniel McCraine from McCraine & Associates who is putting together a seminar on marketing. See what you learn here?
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
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They say that "hope springs eternal" and investors, before the bell where hoping for a good day on Wall Street. In the end the major markets were all down with the Dow off by 173 points as financials took it in the shorts. In other business news today:
- Home Depot beats estimates but...there is a but;
- A major retailer considers getting out of the gun sale business;
- Trouble brewing for American consumers;
- What? Guns being sold on Facebook Marketplace;
- Disney whistleblower says the company has misstated billions in revenue;
- New Google App for "emerging nations" could be 1 billion users.
Those stories and more along with Marketing4Business and Phil K. James of Good Milkshake Digital. He's back and this month our focus is on gathering data from your Facebook posts. What do you do with it? You sell more stuff. To hear that conversation click here.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
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