Creativity

Break Dancing with Anthony San!

OK, we had NO idea that folks still did break-dancing.  But, clearly they do and when Anthony San gave us a call we figure we should have him join us for a Friday Fun broadcast. We're impressed and know that in August there will be a Break-Dancing Contest here in Des Moines. 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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Portfolio Day with DMACC

When we got the invitation to Portfolio Day we weren't sure what it was so we called the folks at DMACC and they sent us Monte Ballard the Chair of the Graphic Design Department and student Molly Mack. We talked about what the event is, who can go and getting a job in graphic design.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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Filmmaker Kristian Day & The Business of TV to Movies

We LOVE creative people and Kristian Day is one of our favorites. Kristian is a filmmaker, producer, business owner and part-time television actor. No, really!  We invited him in to talk about that and the new film "Up On The Woof-Top" released soon for you Christmas folks.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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Sky Patrol the Band with Tanner Buckley

Each Friday afternoon we welcome a local band to our studios to give us some insight into their business.  The lead singer of Sky Patrol is young Tanner Buckley who told us about their music and had an interesting answer to "sex, drugs and rock & roll".  EnjoyInsight 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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Successful Marketing and Branding with Chuck Mefford

When we started the Business News Hour we did so to give voice to business and to offer businesses, large and small, ideas on how they might rise to the top. This week Chuck Mefford from the author of Brand Formations is in town helping business owners build a better, more remarkable and sustainable brand.  Brands that people know and trust. We caught up with this Dallas based marketer and asked some questions about how business can do a better job at getting known.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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Celebrate Innovation!

Lots of people talk about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) few put it into such amazing practice. Meet Dr. Anthony Paustian the Provost at the Des Moines Community College based in West Des Moines. He gives some insight into how the campus embraces innovation and technology and then lights up about a major event coming back to campus and it's all...free for anybody to attend!  Boldly Go for Innovation.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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Justin Mandelbaum on An Artistic Endevor

We love this project!  Justin Mandelbaum, whose family has been part of Des Moines for over 150 years, made the decision to come back to his home town and create something special.  Des Moines Arts is a non-profit development for artists which will be housed in the abandoned Century Link Building.  And, because Justin has done this before...he's not guessing at its success.  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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Marketing for Professionals

We recently attended the American Marketing Association - Iowa Chapter event where the focus was on engaging consumers with the brand message that matches consumer passion.We sat down with Mark Nickel the Marketing Director for StruXture Architects of Waterloo, Iowa and he told us about the company, their marketing and what he learned by attending the AMA-Iowa event.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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

The Authors of the Pampered Pet Series - Sparkle Abbey

When we heard about this series of mystery books we had to visit with the authors Anita Carter and Mary Lee Woods the team that make up Sparkle Abbey.  A conversation about the publishing business today, how they started and their unique way of working together. Here is that visit:Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Growing Up in Another Time and Place - Bill Sheridan

This is partly personal and partly business.  Bill Sheridan is an author, professional writer and a dear friend.  I have had the pleasure of knowing Bill for decades and it was a pleasure to have him on the Business News Hour for a conversation about his book, Depot Street Memories, growing up in small town Iowa and at a time where everybody knew...everybody. It is a bittersweet set of stories that are a joy to read. Have a listen...you'll enjoy! Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page