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Week in Review Business News on News/Talk 1540 KXEL

It's been a week of business news. We'll kick things off with two marketing stories about national food chains then get into the death of net neutrality, the inflation issue, the Fed, trade and tariff talk. Then Bob Dylan and Whiskey, Soledad O'Brien on Juneteenth and your mood. We'll introduce you to the new state director of AARP-Iowa, check on the markets and talk taxes (who is paying and who is not) with Mike Owen from the Iowa Policy Project. Whew....click through for the business news - Week in Review.
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 4:30pm here on 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.
 
 

Business News Headlines 12 June 2018

It was a "meh" day on Wall Street and we'll share with you why. Tesla is laying off workers...why? Profits suck. McDonald's is also in the layoff mode. Working harder but it doesn't seem like your paycheck goes as far? You are not dreaming...and there are two very good reasons for that.  We'll share. Those stories and more along with two compelling business interviews. First up Nick Donovan from the Technology Association of Iowa and then Phil K. James from Good Milkshake Digital with a dire prediction for locally owned restaurants, or really any locally owned business. 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 4:30pm here on 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.

Marketing for Business - Episode 18 - The Death of Local Restaurants?

It's Marketing for Business Episode 18 and my co-host Phil K. James from Good Milkshake Digital is worried. He is worried that if locally owned restaurants (or really any locally owned business) doesn't take advantage of connecting with consumers by telling stories they are doomed because the "Big Guns" with all the money and all the social media experience are going to take them down. Sobering right? In this segment we talk about how a baseball team when from being lousy to the best without spending lots of money but knowing the data. If you are in business and want to stay there you might want to click through.
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 4:30pm here on 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.

City Girl Coffee with Alyza Bohbot

We love doing what we do because we meet so many interesting people along the way...and Alyza Bohbot is no exception. Alyza is the founder/owner of City Girl Coffee Company based in Minneapolis. And the Alakef Coffee Roasting Company.  She is in Des Moines today making some media rounds and celebrating a bit that her product has been picked up by HyVee. Click through to hear an amazing family story about coffee, Israel, Morocco, France, Florida and Duluth...I know...right? Meet our newest friend by clicking through. 
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 4:30pm here on 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.

Marketing for Business Episode 17 - The Mars Cafe Edition with Phil K. James

Each week Michael partners with Phil K. James from Good Milkshake Digital in Marketing for Business - Episode 17. Here we start out talking about "first cars". Fun stuff. Then get into Musical.ly which started out as an social media project aimed at Tweens and has quickly become a huge platform launching several careers. We also talk about how Facebook just ripped Musical.ly off and created Lip Sync Live with some additional features. That is the article from Tech Crunch. The launch is not platform wide...just yet.
We then talk about the start of Mars Cafe based in the Drake Neighborhood it was something Phil and his brother created with zero experience in the restaurant industry. How they marketed and what MySpace was to them at that time. Fun stuff in this segment with a shoutout to Gary Vee! 
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 4:30pm here on 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.

A Social Media Conversation with Jeff Higgins of Anna Maria Island

Even on vacation I get to meet some very interesting people. Months ago my wife said how impressed she was with the Anna Maria Island Chamber social media efforts. So, being the good husband, I looked and she was right. Lots of stories and interesting interaction. So I hooked up with Jeff Higgins who does the AMI social media work as well as working for florists...you read that right...so we talked business and basics and, of course, social media. Click through! And, if you want to say "Hi" click through on Twitter @ItsJeffHiggins. 
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 4:30pm here on 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.

Marketing for Business Episode 16 - FOMO and More

It's Marketing for Business Episode 16 with Phil K. James from Good Milkshake Digital and Michael Libbie from Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. Here we talk about retail and businesses making it easier for people to FIND you on social media. The Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) and old school marketing that works. Click through for your weekly marketing tip. .
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 4:30pm here on 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.

Marketing for Business Episode 16 with Sam Auen

It's Marketing for Business our weekly look at the success patterns of independent business people that dot the Greater Des Moines Metro. Today Phil K. James from Good Milkshake Digital and Michael Libbie from Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications open up the world of Sam Auen...and what a world it is. Sam is one of the most amazing and talented and outspoken restaurant owners in the region. He has tried and failed and got back up and tried and created success. From working for others to having pop-up restaurants to now Tacopocalypse in the East Village (where we recorded this segment) to Krunkwich on Ingersoll Sam is always inventing. How does he do that, who is his hero, where does he get his ideas, what about that riding hundreds of miles on a bike in the winter and what does he think about the restaurant offerings in the Metro. We asked those questions and more. Click through and meet Sam Auen. 
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 4:30pm here on 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.

Stuff to DO in the Metro with Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine

Each Thursday afternoon we bring in Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine to get you warmed up for the weekend. Stuff to DO this week includes music, sports, food, old stuff (Yes, Michael is here too) and so much more. It's when we just have a little fun because sometimes you just must. Click through and enjoy. Then, get out and get after it! 
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 4:30pm here on 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.

Marketing for Business Episode 15

Each week, and now for 15 weeks, we talk marketing for business. Ideas from social media to email marketing to traditional media all designed to give you some marketing help. Marketing for Business Episode 15 with Phil K. James from Good Milkshake Digital and Michael Libbie from Insight Advertising, Marketing and Communications is a regular feature.  Let's go!
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 4:30pm here on 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.