Communication

The Business News Headlines 5 April 2019

We're coming to you from the New York Press Association Annual Conference and glad you clicked through. Here is what's inside:
The jobs report and Wall Street;
They are behind on their car payments...who and why;
Behind the job numbers lurks something not so shinny;
Where do you go to get paid the most?
Who trusts social media and who doesn't;
Gen Z is welcomed into the economy - What do they want?
What happened on Wall Street and why.
Those stories plus the role of print media in local communication. While many are saying print media is dead it's not...that is if you have the secret sauce. We talk with Walter Sanchez a board member for the New York Press Association and owner of BQE Media about that secret sauce, being hyper-local, advertisers, social media, community involvement and more about why Amazon left NYC.  Listen to that conversation here.
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The Business News Headlines 2 April 2019

It's been a busy business day as the Dow took a pause and we talk video in our interview. Here's what's ahead:
After a rousing day yesterday the markets stumbled;
What happened to the nation's largest drugstore chain;
Sexual misconduct and trying to hide it;
The Opioid case that just gets bigger;
Hey, PewDePie is back on top...what? You didn't know;
Tanger Outlets in Williamsburg, Iowa sold;
Home values climb in Polk County, Iowa by 10%;
What happened on Wall Street and why.
Plus today we're talking VIDEO with Kyle Plummer the marketing director for Tero International. They have doubled down on their video production work and we'll even show you some video. We'll talk about the value of video, how they started and why they have created an amazing studio. Click here to hear that story.
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The Business News Headlines 21 March 2019

It's Thursday and we've got the business news headlines for you. What happened and why that is so important. Here we go!
Some systems are suggestion...(gulp) recession;
The tax cut that is hurting the GOP;
Jean maker Levi came back to Wall Street and...did they;
Some Iowa TV stations are on the sale block;
No Dave & Busters but something close coming to the Merle Hay Mall;
What happened and why on Wall Street.
Also today I go "Out to Lunch" with the Mayor of Des Moines, Frank Cownie. But before we order we sit down for "Quick Bites" - Three questions we ask every OTL guest. You can hear that...right here.
Then it's Out to Lunch at Jesses Embers as Mayor Cownie talks about the changing demographics of Des Moines, transportation, new  projects, quality of life, unemployment, and more. After 16 years as mayor it would seem he's still got a passion to do more. Frank Cownie as we go Out to Lunch and talk public policy. Click here to listen. 
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You Know That Thing You Fear More Than....Death?

Today for The Interview we welcome back to our studio Maureen Berger from Tero International. We're going to be talking about getting up in front of people and offering a presentation. Something most people surveyed say they fear more than...death. Maureen will offer up tips and ideas to help you transform your presentation into something powerful and memorable while helping you with the jitters. Click through 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 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.
 

The Business News Headlines 6 March 2019

For the third day in a row equities fell as investors keep mulling over the signals they are getting about the U.S. China trade talks. In other news today:
The economy simply isn't working for everybody;
Big banks are fleeing poorer parts of the country spelling trouble for business;
Facebook and Business and "The Sleaze Factor";
Amazon to close more stores...wait a minute;
Net Neutrality is back in play say House Democrats;
What happened and why on Wall Street.
Those stories plus a fast-paced conversation about change with the Jason Feifer the Editor in Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine. You'll learn some interesting things about how we avoid change to our own peril and how successful entrepreneurs...think. Also a shout out about a new("racy") book by Jason and his bride Jennifer Miller called, "Mr. Nice Guy".  Good stuff a click away. To hear that conversation click here. 

THe Business News Headlines 12 February 2019

The word "hope" helped Wall Street bounce up. Now the test will be if that hope is realized. Here are the top business news stories from today:
Hope and Wall Street;
The IRS and the Partial Government Shutdown;
Bill Gates has no problem with the wealthy paying more;
Prices at Whole Foods are going up;
Katy Parry shoes pulled. Why? Concerns of "blackface";
Amazon may be going to NYC after all;
Wall Street and the Numbers.
Those stories plus a conversation about communication with Wayne Bruns of Tero International. Did you know that the first step in effective communication can be "active listening"? To hear that conversation click here.
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Effective Communication Starts With Listening...

Our topic today is effective communication and it all starts by being an "active listener". Wayne Bruns of Tero International and I chat about tips you can use everyday to improve your skills at not only listening but also encouraging conversation and discussion at work or at home. I think you'll enjoy what you'll be "actively" listening to.... 
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.

Becoming an Effective Communicator with Carlos Alvarez

Becoming an effective communicator doesn't always come naturally. But, once you master the techniques your efforts at communicating ideas, direction and purpose there's a positive impact on your career and personal life. In this segment I'll visit with Carlos Alvarez a Senior Training Consultant with Tero International. Carlos has, for years, taught something called "Impact - Speak Your Way to Success" and we'll talk about who takes the course and why. Plus Carlos will offer some tips to help you better understand effective communication.
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.

Self Awareness, Cultural Bias and Business with Kyle Hopkins

Coast to coast business is facing quickly changing demographics. Here we visit with Kyle Hopkins a trainer with Tero International about ways in which we can create a better business climate by becoming more self aware. Of recognizing what might be cultural bias and then channel ways in which to better understand ourselves and others. In the end it leads, according to Kyle, to improved relations and more business. 
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.

The Business News Headlines 9 January 2019

We've got some interesting stories from the business world just a click away. For example we'll talk about the four day win for the Dow. Also:
There are mountains of this stuff sitting in cold storage...mountains;
What are the economics of the government shutdown? We'll share;
What? No more Marlboro cigarettes?
Tom Steyer isn't running for president in 2020 but he had some interesting things to say.
Also today, speaking of politics, we're going to spend some time with Mark Langgin a partner in GPS Impact a political messaging business. You'll learn more than you may want to know about you, your data, how it is used in politics and who is paying attention to what.  All critical things as we head into 2020. To hear that conversation click here.
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