Creativity

The Iowa Hall of Pride with Jack Lashier

When our friend Jack Lashier comes by for a visit expect only top-notch, positive news about the Iowa Hall of Pride. Jack shares a couple of stories related to not only sports figures like Zach Johnson and Shawn Johnson but also non-athletes that are enshrined in The Hall. It's a jewel for all of Iowa.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.

A Solders Play - Khalil Adams & Matthew McIver

We're always interested in startup stories and recently we learned of the efforts Khalil Adams is making in the business of modeling and acting. We asked the son of our former contributor, Desmund Adams, to come by and tell us about his efforts. Accompanying Khalil is Matthew McIver the director of "A Solders Play" that is now playing at the Des Moines Social Club. 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.

Convrt Clothing - A Startup Story

We so much enjoy meeting entrepreneurs and sharing their stories. In studio here are the guys that started Convrt Clothing some eight weeks ago.  The create one-of-a-kind t-shirts by sewing a pocket on the left front...sorta different but they are having a blast. Meet Tyler Johnson, Eric Weflen and Tyler Wentworth:  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 48 Hour Film Project is Coming to Des Moines!

The 48 Hour Film Project (July 24-26) is a creative explosion for film-makers. In charge of this project is Samuel Pace-Tuomi whom we asked to give us a flavor of what the project is, how many teams compete, where they go from here and what can the entire event mean to not only the people taking part in the project but the community as well. 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.

Music and Radio with Andy Hall

We spent some time with Andy Hall the Music Director and afternoon personality for Lazer 103.3 of Des Moines (KAZR-FM) and talked about the music scene in the Metro, his job and the future of radio.  We likey! 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.

Emotional Advertising in the B to B World - Does It Work?

While I was in Davenport, Iowa for the Iowa Association of Business & Industry Conference I presented "Five in 24 - Five Things a Business Can Do in 24 Hours to Refresh their Brand Message and Sell More...Stuff".One of the "Five Things" deals with how good creative works and that creative that carries an emotional appeal work better than the cold hard facts.Have a listen...and we'd be interested in your take. 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 Hashies with Caroline Jones

The Hashies are coming!  The Hashies are coming!  OK...so what are the #Hashies?  It's a way the Social Media Club of Des Moines can lift up and celebrate social media campaigns that work for business and non-profit. Caroline Jones the SMCDSM president came by to talk about the organization as well as what the Hashies are and how you can apply.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 Music of River Glen

Indie Artist River Glen was introduced to us by our friend Kaylee Williams and that was all it took for us to book him into a Friday Edition of the Business News Hour.  Here is his story and a slice of some of his music.  For more on River Glen head here! 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 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.