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The Business News Headlines 21 April 2020

It was yet another down day on Wall Street driven by some odd things with the world of oil...but that's just one story. Here are the others:
If you didn't get your stimulus it's coming;
The government website has...troubles;
Falling oil futures and what that means at the pump;
HBO Max to come online soon (more binge watching);
The White House says Q2 drop in GDP may be the worst...ever;
The Wall Street Report
Casinos want to be the first to re-open.
Also today a visit with Laura Kinnard from Drake University, DMACC and the Runway Innovation Studio about co-working, branding and staying on top of technology as you find ways to work...remotely. You can hear that conversation here. 

The Business News Headlines 13 April 2020

So many things going on in the world of business and we've got the top news stories just a click away.  Here's what we've got for you:
Essential or...not;
The bottom could be falling out of the used car market;
Amazon and third party sellers;
Sexual harassment at McDonald's?
The Oil Deal - Too little too late;
Sobering news about the economy;
The Wall Street Report;
The "Post Pandemic" Office.
Those stories and Laura Kinnard is in talking about how some are finding out that going digital isn't the waste of time they may have once thought it was. You can hear that conversation here. 
Thanks for listening! 

Building Brands and Awareness with Janice Person

In this wide ranging conversation I reconnect with Janice Person akd J.P. Loves Cotton about business, agriculture, brand building and making connections. In addition we talk about connecting consumers with agriculture and how she is making that happen at the same time. Meet Janice Person, speaker, brand builder, marketer, podcaster and friend. I think you'll enjoy this. 
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. 
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National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
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The Business News Headlines 20 March 2020

From the business side this is a week to put in the rear-view mirror. Today here's what we've got for you for the Friday Edition:
It started out well but ended poorly;
Food and Food Workers - A sobering consideration;
Kraft Heinz working overtime;
Target boosts pay and benefits;
Peloton cancels deliveries;
Jobless numbers could be dreadful;
The Wall Street Report
GameStop...Essential?
Those stories plus a conversation about connecting with people and how important that is today...perhaps...more than ever. My guest is Ginger Johnson who is a professional connector. We'll talk about the importance of connecting, how to better connect with others and why all of that matters.  To hear that conversation click here.
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Connecting, Even Now, Is Critical - Skills with Ginger Johnson

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

Business News Headlines 4 March 2020

It's the day after Super Tuesday and the markets reacted to the Joe Biden win and some positive economic/jobs news. Here's what we've got for you today:
Former Vice President Joe Biden wins big;
Starbucks cancelled an event;
President Trump gives airlines a pep-talk;
United Airlines cuts flights;
GM to take on Tesla;
Ikea recalls 800,000 pieces of furniture;
In iconic book publishing house is for sale;
The Wall Street Report
Pay people to move to your city...it works.
Those stories and a quick marketing tip about QR Codes and why we're seeing more of them.  To hear that fast three minutes click here. 
Thanks for listening! 

Welcome Back QR Codes - A Marketing Tip

Over the years the QR Code had fallen on hard times. People may not have known what they did, businesses didn't use them correctly and you had to download a QR Code Reader to view what was behind the image. It wasn't very handy.  But now Apple has addressed that issue and we're seeing more QR Codes being used again. Here is a quick marketing tip about what they are, the technology that is now widely available and where to get them.
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

The Business News Headlines 12 February 2020

Que the happy music...it was another big day on Wall Street. But, there are also some warning signs that nobody seems to notice.  Welcome to the Business News Headlines.  Today;
A Cruel Wedding Story;
A Lack of Ammo;
We return to La La Land on Wall Street;
AIRbnb running through cash;
Your speech impacts your pay and promotion...
Those stories plus something that aired on News/Talk 1540 KXEL last week that you might want to hear. It's a marketing tip (actually three) that came about during a conversation I had a couple of weeks ago when I was in Arizona. To hear that segment, click here.
Thanks for listening! 

Cal Woods for U.S. Senate - Iowa - Part One

In this opening segment you'll meet candidate Cal Woods and learn about his decision to run for the United States Senate. We'll talk about his time as a newscaster and now an entrepreneur. His travels and what he wants to accomplish for all of Iowa. You can learn more about Cal by going to his website. 
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
 

Cal Woods for U.S. Senate - Iowa - Part Two

In this, the second part of my conversation with Cal Woods, we talk about several major issues that are being talked about here in the Hawkeye State. From health care to jobs to infrastructure Cal shares his insight. Now that you've heard Part One and Part Two visit his website for more.
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