Creativity

CIWeek9 IS Innovation and Creativity with Tony Paustian

We welcome the founder of CIWeek, Dr. Tony Paustian, back to our studio. CIWeek is all about innovation, creativity and lighting up possibilities in people of every age. CIWeek9 is a free event made possible by a host of sponsors and the promise of the event is that you will be inspired to move forward. Here is the link to the Des Moines Area Community College CIWeek9 page. 
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 - A Case Study

Each week we offer up Marketing for Business a conversation about best practices, ideas and suggestions to boost the marketing efforts for business owners, managers and staff. Here Phil K. James from Good Milkshake Digital and Michael Libbie from Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications welcome Darson Grantham the owner of a business called The Mosquito Eliminators joins us in studio. Darson hasn't tried any digital marketing but does lots of door-to-door. We tackle digital and video and and traditional marketing and more...have a listen. 
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.

Take Time to Get Your Content Right with Kasey Riley

Meet Kasey Riley educator turned library marketer turned Chief Marketing Officer at The Fat Plant Society of Kansas City. Kasey was one of the presenters at the Iowa-AMA Experience where she spoke about the importance of carving out time to write...clearly, with meaning and with passion. Content it matters if it is...good. You can connect with Kasey on Twitter @KaseyLaineRiley. Meet Kasey!
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.

Brand Loyalty is Dead with Mary Ann O'Brien

Once again the Business News Hour took part in the American Marketing Association - Iowa Chapter Experience where over 120 business owners, marketers, agency types came together for a full day of learning. Topics ranged from content to branding to communication and more. Here we sit down with Mary Ann Riley from OBI Creative based in Omaha to talk about her keynote address, "Brand Loyalty is...Dead". Some great thoughts here...enjoy! 
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 - Hyper Local Events

Each Tuesday Phil K. James from Good Milkshake Digital and Michael Libbie from Insight Advertising, Marketing and Communications talk...marketing. What's hot, what isn't and what needs work. Today we visit with Kaythryn Dickel from Midwestix who joins us to talk about her business, some frustrations and how the world of Facebook is changing...and often not for the better. It's all marketing and it's all business. Listen in!
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.

Networking Events with Laura Kinnard

Each week Laura Kinnard from DMBizMixer joins us for a conversation about networking events in the Greater Des Moines Metro. From small networking opportunities to large event and some education about marketing thrown in...she's got a list. Here's Laura! And, if you want to list yours, easy, #DMBizEvents on Twitter. 
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.

Hobby Lobby - A Missed Opportunity

The markets were closed today in honor of President's Day so...here is a Marketing Tip. It all has to do with The Hobby Lobby Challenge and a missed opportunity the craft centric chain of stores who, at some point, might want to engage a younger demographic for survival. How can you use this idea for your retail center? Some thoughts.... 
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.

American Marketing Association - Iowa Experience

On Friday the 23rd of February the American Marketing Association - Iowa Chapter will present the 5th Annual AMA-Iowa Experience - Navigating the Changing Marketing Landscape a full day of learning designed for businesses and marketing professionals. And, no, you do not have to be a member to attend. Here Christy Gooding, AMA-Iowa President and Senior Manager of Corporate Communications for GuideOne Insurance talks about the program, what you will learn, who is presenting and how to register. Once again, you do not have to be a member of AMA-Iowa to attend...see you in West Des Moines on Friday!
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 with Phil K. James & Michael Libbie

It's what happens when two marketing professionals get together in the same studio and talk...business marketing. Here Phil K. James from Goodmilk Shake Digital and Michael Libbie from Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications open up with a neat story about Gary Vaynerchuk and his digital visit to a 5th Grade Classroom in Des Moines to specific targeting of Facebook ads. How to get the big bang by KNOWING where your customers are and then...target them. 
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.

Startup Stories with Mike Colwell and Liz Lidgett

Art is such a personal thing so how can it be that social media might be a platform to build a business and actually connect with artists around the world? "Simple", says Liz Lidgett from Adore Your Walls, "we create relationships with artists and clients from around the globe and put them together in a whole new business model." Here Mike Colwell of SquareOne DSM and Liz talk about the February 21st Startup Story Event (you can register here) and Mike also shares information on two financial seminars happening soon (Register here). Dig in...we're talking art and 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.