Creativity

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.

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.