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Monday Apr 13, 2020
No Longer a "Waste of Time" - Going Digital with Laura Kinnard
Monday Apr 13, 2020
Monday Apr 13, 2020
If it is true that "necessity is the mother of invention" look no further than COVID19 and how some businesses and organizations are suddenly adopting some form of digital marketing. For years Laura Kinnard from Drake University and DMACC has been all about encouraging her students and the businesses to adopt a digital platform to reach consumers. Now many are there. Today we offer some shoutouts to Chris Snider of Drake, Phil K. James from Good Milkshake Digital, Debbie Marshall, FUSE Chamber, the Greater Des Moines Partnership and the Iowa Center for Economic Development. See...we've been watching!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday 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, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon 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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Monday Apr 06, 2020
The Business News Headlines 6 April 2020
Monday Apr 06, 2020
Monday Apr 06, 2020
There was euphoria on Wall Street today. We'll share why and why it's important but it is not the economy. The business news headlines today:
Stocks reflect hope but not the economy;
Americans say $1,200 isn't enough;
Who gets left out from the stimulus checks;
Wells Fargo is out;
Allstate Insurance is in;
No Refund For You;
The Wall Street Report
Those stories plus Laura Kinnard and I chat about being overwhelmed by all the online activity and how new surroundings can be distracting. Doing business in a whole new world is the topic and you can hear our conversation here.
Thanks for listening!
Monday Apr 06, 2020
Overwhelmed and Distracted - Working Displaced with Laura Kinnard
Monday Apr 06, 2020
Monday Apr 06, 2020
While there are loads of business event taking place in the virtual world we're finding many people who have left the confines of their office are experiencing difficulty in concentrating in their new world. Here Laura Kinnard of Drake University, DMACC and The Runway Innovation Studio (all of which are currently closed) chat about this and more. Today, more than ever there is a need to continue to stay in touch with customers and clients but how do you do that when dealing with disruption.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday 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, Spotify, 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.
Our Sponsors
AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
Tero International
Tuesday Mar 24, 2020
The Business News Headlines 24 March 2020
Tuesday Mar 24, 2020
Tuesday Mar 24, 2020
If there was any good business news today it came out of Wall Street as the markets shot up. Welcome to the business news headlines for Tuesday the 24th of March:
It was an historic one day rise on the Dow;
What will become of the U.S. Postal Service;
Ford says its plants will remain closed;
Boeing says no to the government having a equity share;
Denmark has a message for America;
The Wall Street Report
Back to work? The experts say no...the president?
Finally the "old folks need to sacrifice" story.
Those items and we've got Laura Kinnard with us today talking about remote work, technology, tips and productivity. What will the other side of this look like? She tells us. To hear that...just click here.
Thanks, again, for listening!
Friday Mar 20, 2020
Connecting, Even Now, Is Critical - Skills with Ginger Johnson
Friday Mar 20, 2020
Friday Mar 20, 2020
She is no stranger to The Business News Hour, Ginger Johnson is a professional connector a person who helps others create meaningful connections that build into real relationships. And, today, perhaps more than ever, how important that is. Here we'll talk about the art of connecting, why it matters, what to do if you feel as if you can't connect and tools you can use, right now to help you work on this important skill set. In addition she just did a video about Ten Plus Ideas of How to Stay Connected even in the times we face. Enjoy!
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, Spotify, 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.
Our Sponsors
AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
Tero International
Monday Mar 09, 2020
The Business News Headlines 9 March 2020
Monday Mar 09, 2020
Monday Mar 09, 2020
It was the biggest one-day drop of the Dow...ever. That story and what the president had to say about tops our newscast today.:
Markets fall but no mention of the coronavirus;
Wall Street wants to work from home;
Hand Sanitizer made by prison labor;
Fear of Flying is...real;
Nissan sees vehicle sales off by 80%;
Oil take a beating today think...Russia;
The Wall Street Report
Middle Class Americans not getting married.
Those stories and this could very well be the shortest DMBizEvents segment...ever! Here Laura Kinnard from DMACC and Drake University and The Runway Innovation and Events Studio chats it up about FUSE Des Moines and The Iowa Center as well as One Million Cups Des Moines and her upcoming open house and a Media Day next week in Valley Junction. We don't need much of your time this week. Go! Here is that LINK.
Thanks for listening!
Monday Mar 02, 2020
Business Events this Week with Laura Kinnard
Monday Mar 02, 2020
Monday Mar 02, 2020
While we tend to report region and national news we love staying in touch with the Des Moines business community and each week Laura Kinnard from Drake University, DMACC and The Runway Innovation and Events Studio joins me to chat it up about business events happening in the Metro. From a magazine event to One Million Cups Des Moines to women in business to co-working with Gravitate she's got it covered. Pick one, two or three and GO. You want your event talked up? Just do #DMBizEvents on Social Media and she'll have you covered.
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, Spotify, 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.
Our Sponsors
AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
Tero International
Monday Feb 24, 2020
The Business News Headlines 24 February 2020
Monday Feb 24, 2020
Monday Feb 24, 2020
The big business news story today was the melt-down on Wall Street as investors grapple with the continued spread of the coronavirus. In other news for this Monday:
Mortgage Rates and the coronavirus link;
A union at...Target;
Best city in the U.S. to live, find a job and a home...
This packaging product is making a comeback;
The Wall Street Report;
In 2008 it was this that started ruining your work/life balance.
Those stories plus Laura Kinnard from DMBizMixer.com talks up some business events in the Greater Des Moines Metro and a nod to Sioux Falls. Hey, it's what we do each Monday. Here you'll learn about a legal program for small businesses, One Million Cups of DSM, an update on the event last week at The Runway Innovation and Events Studio at Southridge and many more business events in the Metro. Go, learn and get connected. Click here to listen.
Monday Feb 24, 2020
Business Events with Laura Kinnard
Monday Feb 24, 2020
Monday Feb 24, 2020
Drop in as Laura Kinnard from DMBizMixer.com talks up some business events in the Greater Des Moines Metro and a nod to Sioux Falls. Hey, it's what we do each Monday. Here you'll learn about a legal program for small businesses, One Million Cups of DSM, an update on the event last week at The Runway Innovation and Events Studio at Southridge and many more business events in the Metro. Go, learn and get connected.
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, Spotify, 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.
Our Sponsors
AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
Tero International
Monday Feb 17, 2020
The Business News Headlines 17 February 2020
Monday Feb 17, 2020
Monday Feb 17, 2020
The lingering concern about the coronavirus now has Apple saying it will miss it's revenue forecast for the March quarter and we'll share why. It's the business news headlines for Monday the 17th of February, President's Day so the markets are closed. Today we've got these stories:
Apple and revenue;
GM leaving three countries;
Another retail company files Chapter 11;
We've got a milk story;
Global markets were up today;
Tesla told to stop construction in Germany;
China is, literally, laundering its money;
The high cost of a Tweet.
Those stories plus Laura Kinnard joins me to chat it up about business events in the Greater Des Moines Metro and she's got quite a list. Laura has the business events blog DMBizMixer.com and teaches at Drake University as well as the Des Moines Area Community College. PLUS she is the primary at The Runway Innovation and Events Studio at Southridge. Click here for that conversation.
Thanks for listening.