Computer/Tech

Technology and Human Resources

There is no denying that technology can make our lives and our businesses easier to manage. However, sometimes the learning curve can be steep and the costs not so easy to recover. Here Ned Flynn from Aureon HR talks about the investment of time and money to get up to speed and how his company can help businesses save on both.
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Knowing The Future - Meet iEmergent

Trends...they are critical to understand and if you can spot them before your competition your business has a distinct advantage. In the world of banking there now is, if you will, a crystal ball that helps financial institutions plan on where to spend resources from marketing to opening up a new branch. Meet Bernard and Laird Nossuli the people behind the technology of iEmergent. We think you'll find their story interesting. Our thanks to Mike Colwell of SquareOneDSM for the introduction.
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

The Business of Recruiting Tech Talent

The company is Beacon Hill Technologies and Adam Viet is a Staffing Consultant there. What does that mean? He is a recruiter a "head-hunter" for tech firms seeking highly qualified employees. We asked Adam how he works his business and what it's like finding employees in a tight labor market. We got some answers...
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Website Advice for Business with Jeremiah Terhark

Our guest is the founder and owner of Webspec Design, Jeremiah Terhark. In this interview we discuss best practices regarding website design and maintenance. We spend some time talking about search engine optimization, video for web, calls to action and the ever changing technology available for your business. Have a listen...and learn. And, a happy 15th Anniversary to our friend Jeremiah!
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.  

Computer Health and 600 Monkeys

Your business and your personal life can come to a dead standstill if your computer stops working. If it is your business computer(s) if something happens productivity drops to zero and you risk a negative on your brand reputation if you're not up and running quickly. Ask Delta Airlines... Our guest is Jim Thalacker the owner of 600 Monkeys Computer Support and Service. Let's talk... 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page. 

Website Basics with Heidi Feltz of DWebware

What should business know or do when it comes to web development? That was one of the questions we asked Heidi Feltz from DWebware. From what is hot in web design to what are the critical things business needs to do with regard to keeping their website attractive and able to be found.
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page. 

New Technology Brings a Business App that is Affordable

Get ready to be impressed. Imagine having an app built for your business for a fraction of the cost of traditional applications and it's something that you get to add, change and move the content around. Join us as we talk with Richard Rockhold and Jeff Jorgensen from Media Four. Then we chat about beacons...location based devices that can ping your customer or your art center visitor.  You've got to listen...
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Security and Your Business

Today our friend Ned Flynn from Aureon is in to talk about your business and cyber security. Every day more and more hacks are attempted and while you may not have the time to deal with them our friends from Aureon have. Here is a link to a White Paper on Information Security Tips for your business. And, here is our conversation: 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Square One DSM presents Katie Patterson

We're joined by our friend Mike Colwell from SquareOneDSM and his headliner for Startup Stories this month Katie Patterson from Happy Medium and her creation called, "Happy Boards" and what they do for business. You want to go? Here is the link to register and here is that conversation:
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Brit's Wine with Britney Campbell

A chance meeting this past spring put me in connection with Britney Campbell a trained sommelier and the founder of Brit's Wine an application that takes the mystery out of choosing the right wine...at any time. Based in California, we caught up with her on our Newsmaker Line:
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.