Career Development

Celebrate Innovation!

Lots of people talk about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) few put it into such amazing practice. Meet Dr. Anthony Paustian the Provost at the Des Moines Community College based in West Des Moines. He gives some insight into how the campus embraces innovation and technology and then lights up about a major event coming back to campus and it's all...free for anybody to attend!  Boldly Go for Innovation.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Jodie Beach and Personal Branding

Your ability to make a positive impression in the business world is important to your career, or so says our guest Jodie Beach. Being knowledgeable in business etiquette builds confidence, leadership and credibility. Success in today's business relies heavily on first impressions and ongoing interactions.  So we talked about it.  Spoiler alert: It's fun stuff, not stuffy. Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Smart Talk with Ainissa Ramirez

If you missed the Smart Talk Series this week here is what you missed:  Dr. Ainissa Ramirez, author and "Science Evangelist" was in town to promote STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) to parents and students.  We got to her first with this interview about who she is and why she is on a mission:Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Life Lessons - Being Grateful with Desmund Adams

Twice a month we share our IOB Microphone with Desmund Adams. And today, while the topic was interesting, the first two minutes where a hoot thanks to a six-year-old. How grateful we are that laughter feels so...good.  Enjoy and take in a bit of a Life Lesson...that also works for business. Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

The Business Calendar for the Des Moines Metro

Each Monday Laura Kinnard is with us to share the DMBizEvents Calendar of "Stuff to DO for Business in the Des Moines Metro.  Lots and lots of things to become part of...enjoy!Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

What Are You Chasing?

Our friend and regular contributor Desmund Adams came by the studio to chat about chasing dreams, being happy and what really motivates people.  Every time Desmund visits us it's worth a nugget or...five.  Have a  listen. Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

The YNPN Non-Conference Is...

People that work in the world of non-profits have, often, the best job and the most challenging. YNPN of Des Moines is a group of young non-profit workers who have banded together to, not only network, but learn. On the afternoon of January 8th they will be holding a Non-Conference. Visiting our studio to talk about the group, their efforts and the "Non-Con" is Ted Heying and Chad Driscoll. Here is our conversation: Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Smart Talk Series in Des Moines!

Five different, nationally known, women telling their stories and sharing a wealth of information. That is what the Smart Talk Series is all about. Brooke Benschoter and Michael talk about who is coming, what the Smart Talk Series is all about and how you can go and...save some money at the same time.  Here is that conversation: Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Helping Business Grow with Alan Feirer

Years ago Alan Feirer realized that his career was going...nowhere. That realization led him to study business principals and that opened up a whole new world and his company Group Dynamic. In this segment we talk about the most common issues business faces that keeps them from growing. Here is that conversation: Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page

The Business Calendar for the Des Moines Metro

Each week we bring you the Des Moines Business Event Calendar. Stuff for business to be doing in the Metro throughout the week.  This week Don Frazer steps in for Laura Kinnard who is vacationing. Here's Don with his picks of Stuff to Do for Business in the Metro: Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page