Creativity

The Music Business is Still...Business

For all the entertainment the music business brings to fans it's still a business that is rife with challenges from ownership of creative works to formation of the band as a business. Enter Tom Kutz an attorney with the Kreamer Law Firm of West Des Moines.  The "music scene" in the Des Moines Metro is growing and here, Tom and Sam Kreamer, help us better understand the opportunities and challenges of the business of music and performing.  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 Creativity Summit in Des Moines

This will year we'll mark the third year for the Creativity Summit coordinated by our friend Justin Brady of Test of Time Design. We figured you might want to know more about what and when it is and have a chance to meet this years presenter, Nancy Lyons from Clockwork. Here is some seriously great information for...business. 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.

Joy Behar on Being Behar

When we learned that Joy Behar said "yes" to our request for a live broadcast interview we got busy digging for tidbits of her life. He is truly a comedic original who has an opinion on just about everything. We covered lots of ground in ten minutes and think you might enjoy the 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.

Marketing Thoughts with Russ Klein

While the name Russ Klein may not be familiar we'll bet you've heard of Gatorade, McDonalds, Maytag, United Airlines.  For over 25 years Russ Klein has been involved in value creation and brand turnarounds with some of the biggest names in the nation. Today Russ is the CEO of the American Marketing Association.  We caught up with him at an AMA-Iowa event to ask him about marketing and advertising.  Here is that 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.

Roxi Copland - Radio Love Tour

Friend of the broadcast, Roxi Copland is back in the Des Moines Metro for one show, Wednesday night (May 6th) for her Radio Love Tour. But we've got her first. We talk about her music, travels, the business of an independent artist and how you can get tickets to the 5:30PM show tonight at the Des Moines Social Club. Enjoy!Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production ofInsight Advertising, Marketing & Communicationsa full service advertising agency based in Des Moines. Connect with us on Twitter@IoB_NewsHourand, for more,here is our Facebook Page.

Big News from the American Marketing Association - Iowa

It's not only fun but it's also business. On Thursday the American Marketing Association - Iowa Chapter is holding the NOVA Awards at the Des Moines Science Center. Attendees will "gear up in '50s and '60s cocktail attire for the Solar Soiree. Angela Ten Clay visited with us about the event and the fact Russell Klein the incoming CEO of the American Marketing Association will be the keynote speaker.  It's quite a coup for Des Moines and we chatted about that and more. 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.

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.