Creativity

Glorious Desserts with Gloria Olson

Today our small business spotlight shines on Gloria Olson the person behind every bit of goodness coming from Glorious Desserts. We talk about the cake baking industry, how she got started in the business and some interesting, and intriguing, stories about...her. From Windsor Heights, Iowa here is Gloria:Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Central Iowa Bloggers Round Table

Each month on the first Friday morning the Central Iowa Bloggers meet at Panera Bread on University in West Des Moines. Why? Just to share conversation about marketing, advertising, social media, technology and more. We took our microphone along and this is what we got...sort of a Seinfeld Episode of creative conversation. Here is Cinnamon Rost, Greg Hauenstein, Laura Kinnard and Justin Brady with the CIB Round Table.  Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Proof Restaurant and Sean Wilson

Our Small Business Spotlight shines on Proof Restaurant of downtown Des Moines. With us is Sean Wilson, owner and Executive Chef of the 14 table restaurant known for a very diverse offering with locally grown products. Here, from Proof, is Sean Wilson: Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Europe and the Des Moines Connection - The Strudl Haus

Recently Chef Michael Leo traveled to his home in Austria and then a side trip to Tuscany. The reason?  And, how does the dining experience in Europe differ from most restaurants in Des Moines?  We asked that and also talked about what ideas he is bringing back to the Strudl Haus for the upcoming Italian Wine Dinner on 10 December. Our conversation: Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Market Day on Black Friday in Des Moines

She is back with us...Cat Rocketship joins us to chat about one of our favorite holiday traditions...Market Day Iowa which happens on Black Friday. We talk about what you can expect and in their brand new location at Capital Square downtown Des Moines. Here's Cat!Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

The World of Design with RDG

We welcome Patrick Dunn and Cory Scott partners with RDG Planning and Design to talk about sustainability, walkability, community art, trends in design and how design now follows the usage of the building rather than "build it and they will come". Interesting trends... Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Real Time Conversation with Social Media...Coming Back?

We held Laura Kinnard over for a discussion about "real-time communication" with social media. The theory is that social media tools became popular when people used them to communicate rather than simply "push" products and services. Laura believes the trend is starting to turn and that people are becoming more aware that we need to get back to communication over marketing.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Let's Get Creative with Tony Paustian

Ready to energize your "internal creative"?  If so Dr. Tony Paustian from DMACC West Campus has a treat for you.  And, know what?  It's already paid for.  Celebrate Innovation 7 is coming and all you have to do is show up for the event.  Here are all the details!Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Let's Brand Your Business for...Sales with Chuck Mefford

Our guest is a returning visitor to the Business News Hour is Chuck Mefford from Brands Formation. Author, marketer and branding expert was in Des Moines this week helping business owners better understand the science of branding/marketing. Our conversation and our toothpaste test!  Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Darcy Maulsby on Calhoun County, History and Photo Preservation

Our guest is Darcy Maulsby who owns a marketing company, writes for a living and now has published a book about the history of Calhoun County, Iowa. Some fantastic photos and notes about what was a county of over 19,000 people...but shrunk to just under 9,000 today. We also talked about the importance of saving hard copies of your photos for the future. Good stuff! Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.