Creativity

Market Day Iowa is Coming!

Our guest is Cat Rocketship who is one of the founders of Market Day Iowa. She's here to let us know what we can expect at the May 21st Market Day Iowa at Capital Square. What is Market Day Iowa and why go? We offer lots of reasons:
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.

Annie Sloan, Chalk Paint and Decor

With us is international designer Annie Sloan who is the head-liner for the 6th Annual Spring Junk Jubilee. She is spending several days at the Iowa State Fair Grounds teaching and sharing chalk paint secrets. We talk about the early days of her business and why so many people have given new life to old furniture. 
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 Wells Blue Bunny Story with Mike Wells

It's an interesting family business that's been around for generations. Mike Wells joins us to talk about the beginnings of Wells Blue Bunny, where the name came from and what's this re-branding they've been involved with? We also talk about the Iowa Business Council and what that means for Iowa and Iowa businesses. 
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.

Beau Fodor on Panache Points and Bollywood Ball

He is the master of events. Meet our friend Beau Fodor who has, for years, put his special touch on event after event. From small gatherings to Iowa's Gay Wedding Planner to the man behind the Bollywood Ball on 16 April. Tickets from CultureAll, we hear, are still available here. Enjoy.
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.

How About Some Original Music for Your Business?

Here's a re-broadcast from our studio interview with musician James Goodlett from Jam Good Productions. He is the man behind the Business News Hour theme and we think so much of him and his abilities we thought you might like an update. 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. 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 Most Interesting Man in the Metro?

When we noticed that we lacked a guest to share the microphone it was nearly panic mode until we thought of Phil Wever. "Let's call Phil and bring him in. After all he is one of the most interesting people I know." But, what business angle? Good question. Phil is a professional photographer, has survived a recent heart attack, is an avid bicycler and...drives for Uber in his spare time. It's a fun, wide ranging human interest conversation. Enjoy!
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. 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.

Celebrating Professionalism - With National Winners from AIA

With us in studio is Mindy Aust from Substance Architecture and Carey Nagel of BNIM…they are here because each has been honored by the The American Institute of Architects for exceptional leadership and significant contributions to the profession early in their architectural careers. Here is our conversation:
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. 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.

Does Your Business "Think Digital"?

Grateful that Justin Wise from Think Digital carved out some time to be with us to talk about social media and business. What are the best practices? Where should you start? What are the pitfalls of Social Media and what is the right social media tool?  Asked and answered here: 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. 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.

Celebrate Innovation 2016 with Tony Paustian

We're talking Celebrate Innovation 2016 or CI Week with Dr. Tony Paustian from DMACC West. It kicks off next week and, yes, it's still free. We run down the program and what you can expect. Good stuff with Tony and here is that conversation. 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. 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.

AMA Iowa and the NOVA Awards With Mark Nickel

We love it when we get another marketing person in studio. Today it's a return visit of our friend Mark Nickel from Struxture Architects of Waterloo in to chat about the American Marketing Association - Iowa Chapter about the NOVA Awards. We talk about architecture trends, marketing and of course...NOVA. Here is that conversation:  
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. 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.