It was a shocking day on Wall Street as the Dow tanked by nearly 800 points. What's going on? We've got that story along with some others that will have an impact on business:
- The ingredients are all here for a slowdown;
- Over 500 people lost their home due to a Wells Fargo...glitch;
- Thompson Reuters to cut up to 3,200 jobs;
- Big business is about to enter the pot market. So long Mom & Pop growers;
- China says they will curb the export of Fentanyl but a U.S. company has their own trouble;
- Slow economic growth is happening all across the globe. Why Trade wars;
- What happened today and why on Wall Street
Those stories PLUS a Marketing Tip for small to mid-size businesses. I call this "The Wrong Messenger". That's all just a click away...
Thanks for listening!
Every once in a while I offer up a marketing tip from our advertising and marketing agency, Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. Why? Well, it's an effort to help small to medium size businesses better understand how to advertise and market...better. Here is something I call "The Wrong Messenger" a quick look at one of the segments in my presentation "Five in 24". Go ahead...click through and thanks for listening!
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 starting at 5pm Central. 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.
We feared that the markets would open down today and they did...but then they kept marching downward. It's the business news headlines for Monday and here is what is just a click away:
- A former Goldman Sachs VP is asking for $1.5 million said she was fired while on pregnancy leave;
- Fast food companies are going to great lengths to find workers;
- David's Bridal asking for Chapter 11 protection;
- One of the reasons for the tech meltdown on Wall Street was...Apple;
- The U.S. Canada, Mexico trade deal...could be in trouble;
- Those stories and what the heck happened on Wall Street.
Also today we'll feature Cat Rocketship and the 10th Anniversary of Market Day Iowa which happens in downtown Des Moines this Friday...and yes, it's cool.
We'll also chat with Laura Kinnard from Drake University and DMBizMixer.com about Small Business Saturday tips and marketing idea.
We get pretty wrapped up in Small Business Saturday, which happens this Saturday all over the United States. Here Laura Kinnard from DMBizMixer.com and Drake University talks up the possibilities of finding unique gift items while supporting hyper-local businesses. And we'll offer just a couple of tips to get you in gear not only for Small Business Saturday but all the way through the holidays. Here is that recent podcast on 22 Small Business Tips. And, here is Laura!
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 starting at 5pm Central. 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.
Hey, before you go "Full Weekend Mode" check out some of the big stories from the world of business. And the markets....don't ask! On tap with just a click you'll hear about:
- If the economy is clipping along at 3.5% growth how come the markets are in the tank?
- More troubles for Tesla this time it's not the SEC but the FBI;
- Once the darling of teens Snap is losing users and today suffered a market setback;
- Speaking of setback...how about Amazon today;
- A stunning report about small businesses and websites...you are not going to believe it.
Those stories and we've got Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine in to talk about some fun stuff going on in the Des Moines, Iowa Metro this weekend into next week. Click HERE to listen!
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Each weekday we bring you the big business news stories of the day along with interesting business interviews with local to international business leaders. Today is no exception:
- Strong earnings (like we told you) pulled the markets back;
- UBER to go...public?
- Elon and Tesla pay a total of $40 million and they are back in business;
- Chickens, Tariffs and Lawsuits;
- The Des Moines River Project just got a big check;
- Retail loses a leader as Richard B. Von Maur Jr. dies at 86;
- The Market Report and it was a dandy.
Also today we will introduce you to Jennifer Gracey. Jennifer works with businesses on the consumer experience with company websites. That is part one. Part two is about how her personal and professional life has expanded due to her experiences in the Junior Chamber International. You must listen...
We're also going to climb back into our "Way-Back Machine" for a conversation we had three years ago with Chuck Mefford of BrandsFormation. We aired this in 2015 and again this past Sunday on News/Talk 1540 KXEL and wanted to share with you, again, here.
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We aired this piece three years ago and then again this past Sunday on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. It's all about small business branding using a formula that has had proven success. Chuck Mefford is from Brands Formation and he speaks to business people all over the nation about the power they own...but rarely use. Looking for the "secret sauce"? Click through for Chuck...
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 starting at 5pm Central. 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.
Each weekday about 5pm Central we post up the Business News Headlines...often with some commentary. Today it was Sears that stole much of the days business news:
- Sears files for Chapter 11 - What happened, how might this end and where are the most stores closing;
- What might happen to oil prices if the U.S. puts sanctions on you know who...
- Gold is coming back. Can the Gold Guys be far behind?
- Well, looks like the U.S. has lost lots of money...but we told you that would happen.
- What happened on Wall Street and why...we've got the story.
Also today for The Interview we've got Congressman John K. Delaney (D-MD) the first announced Democratic candidate for president in 2020. We think you'll enjoy this conversation and find his story compelling.
Because it's Monday we've got Laura Kinnard in from Drake University and DMBizMixer talking networking events, education and we get off on a discussion about trade shows...
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Each Monday afternoon Laura Kinnard from Drake University and DMBizMixer joins us for a conversation about networking, social media, marketing and education events going on in and around the Des Moines Metro. Today we'll talk about Million Cups, AMA-Iowa, a small business conference and trade show marketing. DO NOT GET ME started...but too late. We're already there.
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 starting at 5pm Central. 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.
Welcome to October! We've got the business news headlines for you on YOUR time. Just a click away you'll learn more about:
- The new U.S., Canada and Mexico trade agreement...well, as much as we know now;
- Tesla stock was way up today following the deal with the SEC;
- Money losing companies and their IPO...investors seem to love them;
- Papa John had his day in court today;
- The Trend: Retail closing for Thanksgiving Day. But, there is an economic reality as to why;
- What happened today on Wall Street...bang but watch out for increasing fuel prices.
Those stories and a conversation with Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) as she was in Iowa to speak to the non-partisan Iowa Asian/Latino Coalition. We'll talk trade, wages, workers, health care, economics, business and ask about socialism.
Also today, and just a click away, is Laura Kinnard from Drake University and DMBizMixer.com. We'll talk about upcoming business education and networking events in the metro. Go ahead, click through and get your calendar ready.
And, thanks for coming by!
