Creativity

Chef David Baruthio and Earlham, Iowa

Earlier today we sat down with Chef David Baruthio of Baru 66 and Saison as he announces,here and first, his effort to open a cafe and a bistro in Earlham. The project has been a $2.5 million dollar renovation of an historic building there and, as David says, it will become a focal point for the community and the region. He even shares with you the "soft opening" date. Here is our conversation.
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 13 with Domestica

Each week I team up with Phil K. James from Good Milkshake Digital to talk with business owners or marketers about...marketing. What works, what needs work? Here we visit with Chrissy Jensen the owner and founder of Domestica about her 600,000 Pintrest followers...yes, you read that right! What she has found that works in maketing, what she says about traditional marketing channels and we offer her some ideas on how to better tell her story. If you like learning about marketing trends and succesions...come along and have some fun! 
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.

From Cityview it's Jeff Pitts and Stuff to DO in the Metro

Each week Jeff Pitts from Cityview comes by with his list of stuff to do in the metro...hang on! 

Marketing for Business - Episode 12 with Tony Lemmo

Each week we bring you "Marketing for Business" this week Phil K. James (and we find out what the "K" stands for) from Good Milkshake Digital sit down with Tony Lemmo from Aposto and Gusto Pizza Co. We talk about the very beginning, how to better tell stories, what stories might impact consumers and...a touching conversation about his Mother. Perhaps in this conversation you'll find something that you can use in your business. 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.

Marketing for Business - Episode 11 with Josh Fleming of Bank Iowa

Each week we get our "marketing on" with Phil K. James from Good Milkshake Digital and Michael Libbie from Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications and we talk marketing. This week our guest is an old friend of ours Josh Fleming who is the Vice President of Marketing at Bank Iowa. Now, that we are not constrained by time limits we can have some real fun offering up some thoughts and ideas about what works...and what may need work.  Let's get into 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 - YOU Own the Media

In this episode Phil K. James from Good Milkshake Digital and Michael Libbie from Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications talk about getting businesses to understand the power they hold in their pocket. How with some planning and thought you can turn your Smartphone into a media company. The world of print, audio and video are still  powerful ways to market your business however, today...you don't need that third party as much as you did ten years ago. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Keeping Your Customers Continually Infatuated - Gabor George Burt

Early this month Gabor George Burt, author and lecturer was in the Des Moines Metro to speak at CIWeek 2018. Gabor born in Budapest and educated in the United States and France came to speak on creating an experience that will keep consumers continually infatuated with your brand and…how they will turn that infatuation into becoming your brand warrior.
Gabor has gained international recognition in the management world as a pioneer in the strategic perspective of Defying Conventional Wisdom, as well as being a leading expert on Blue Ocean Strategy. His book, Slingshot is about how you can re imagine your business and your life and re connect with your natural creativity to achieve success….  Here is our conversation.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

The Floppy Show Book with Jeff Stein

He's back for a longer conversation about The Floppy Show Book. Jeff Stein is a broadcaster and author and he has recently released The Floppy Show Book and it's getting great reviews. "Floppy was such a special television event that, for thirty years, delighted kids and parents." Here we talk about Dwayne Ellett the creator of Floppy, his ability to work all sides of the show, personal events and so much more. Get to know Floppy all over again...
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Marketing for Business - Employee Branding, Events and More

Each week we do a special segment "Marketing for Business" where Phil K. James and Michael Libbie offer up marketing ideas and tips to help your business break out and excell. Here we talk about Experience Retail, giving employees the ability to help build your brand, the human interaction of social media, how to create an event that gets traction and attendance. Here from Good Milkshake Digital and Insight Advertising, Marketing, and Communications is "Marketing for Business". 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
 

Bottle and Bottega DSM - Small Business Spotlight

Imagine an IT professional and a college math instructor...what sort of small busienss might they get into? Surprise! Meet James and Bridget Neely who made a big move and decided to open Bottle and Bottega DSM. Think art, wine, party...don't you blame them? And, location? In the heart of Des Moines. While not yet open...you get to hear the Small Business Spotlight story of what they are building for their future and for your...fun!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.