Education

Talking Technology and Brands with Laura Kinnard

Each week I sit down with Laura Kinnard from Drake University, DMACC and The Runway Innovation Studio and chat a bit about business. This week we're talking about co-working and how come those places are still open. We're all about sharing new platforms for digital networking and a brief conversation about businesses "staying in the game" so they do not lose market share. Here's Laura....
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour. 
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The Business News Headlines 14 April 2020

In a little less than twelve minutes we'll dish up some of the biggest news headlines for today. Click through and listen we know you'll learn something new.
Stimulus Checks - How people are spending the cash;
GM building medical equipment;
Yet another scary food story;
These companies do not want you to use their products;
These companies do;
Nobody is safe - A second round of layoffs;
The Wall Street Report;
What might be stalling those unemployment checks.
Those stories plus a conversation with a woman who, because of COVID19, lost her job...sort of. You'll meet Kim Greth from Tero International who used to be support staff for the many training events produced by Tero.  But, what happens when those are gone?  She could have been a statistic but, instead, she is opening up new doors. To listen to that conversation just click here.
Thanks for listening! 

No Longer a "Waste of Time" - Going Digital with Laura Kinnard

If it is true that "necessity is the mother of invention" look no further than COVID19 and how some businesses and organizations are suddenly adopting some form of digital marketing. For years Laura Kinnard from Drake University and DMACC has been all about encouraging her students and the businesses to adopt a digital platform to reach consumers. Now many are there. Today we offer some shoutouts to Chris Snider of Drake, Phil K. James from Good Milkshake Digital, Debbie Marshall, FUSE Chamber, the Greater Des Moines Partnership and the Iowa Center for Economic Development.  See...we've been watching! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour. 
Our Sponsors
AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
Tero International

The Business News Headlines 10 April 2020

While the markets are closed for Good Friday that doesn't keep us away from the top business news stories of the day. Here's what we've got teed up for you:
Consumer prices have fallen...a bunch;
New real estate listings also off the mark;
The unemployment number and where we're headed;
Walmart CEO says, "Stop shopping, so often";
Farm prices and COVID19 - It's confusing;
3M sues for "price gouging";
An open economy by 1 May? Don't bet on it;
You baking yet?
Those stories plus on our Business Newsmaker Line is candidate Eddie Mauro who is running to represent the Democrats for the U.S. Senate this coming November. Here we talk a bit about who Eddie is, leadership, management, business and much more. Here is Part One.
In this, the second part of our two-part conversation with Eddie Mauro we focus a bit on policy issues from health insurance to housing, the disparity of income, climate change and more. Here is Part Two.
Thanks for listening.
 
 

Meet Eddie Mauro Candidate for the U.S.Senate from Iowa

While we don't often talk politics on the Business News Hour we, perhaps should, as politics and business intersect today more than ever. On our Business Newsmaker Line is candidate Eddie Mauro who is running to represent the Democrats for the U.S. Senate this coming November. Here we talk a bit about who Eddie is, leadership, management, business and much more. Click through. A programing note we have reached out to each of the individuals seeking their parties nomination and some have responded. We'll be bringing you their interviews at a later time. Meet Eddie Mauro and click ahead for Part Two. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour. 
Our Sponsors
AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
Tero International

U.S. Senate Candidate Eddie Mauro Part Two

In this, the second part of our two-part conversation with Eddie Mauro we focus a bit on policy issues from health insurance to housing, the disparity of income, climate change and more. Listen in as we share more about his vision for, not only Iowa, but the nation. Here is part two.
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour. 
Our Sponsors
AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
Tero International

Building Brands and Awareness with Janice Person

In this wide ranging conversation I reconnect with Janice Person akd J.P. Loves Cotton about business, agriculture, brand building and making connections. In addition we talk about connecting consumers with agriculture and how she is making that happen at the same time. Meet Janice Person, speaker, brand builder, marketer, podcaster and friend. I think you'll enjoy this. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour. 
Our Sponsors
AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
Tero International

The Business News Headlines 20 March 2020

From the business side this is a week to put in the rear-view mirror. Today here's what we've got for you for the Friday Edition:
It started out well but ended poorly;
Food and Food Workers - A sobering consideration;
Kraft Heinz working overtime;
Target boosts pay and benefits;
Peloton cancels deliveries;
Jobless numbers could be dreadful;
The Wall Street Report
GameStop...Essential?
Those stories plus a conversation about connecting with people and how important that is today...perhaps...more than ever. My guest is Ginger Johnson who is a professional connector. We'll talk about the importance of connecting, how to better connect with others and why all of that matters.  To hear that conversation click here.
Thanks for listening.

The Alternative Board with Roger Stalheim

What are the issues faced by business people of every size business and where can they go to get help from each other? That is the unique offering of The Alternative Board and here to answer my questions is Roger Stalheim a returning guest to the Business News Hour. Inside you'll hear about how he works with business owners in a way that brings out the best of ideas shaped by a collaboration of ideas.  You and your issues are not uncommon. Find out how this group finds solutions. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour. 
Our Sponsors
AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
Tero International

Business News Headlines 11 March 2020

Today, on Wall Street, it was a complete reversal of yesterday's gains. Today was the day the markets moved from bulls to bears.  Here are the stories we've got for you today:
Now a pandemic business notices;
Amazon tackles "Fake Stuff" and price gouging;
Cruise ships and folks over 70 years old;
Customer Service & Panicked Customers;
THe Wall Street Report;
LinkedIn trending stories is proof.
Those stories and a conversation about Bridges of Iowa with Executive Director Patrick Coughlin. It is a story of passion, families, drugs and dependency...a story too few know about...until today. Click here to listen.
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