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Stuff to DO with Cityview Magazine - Jeff Pitts and Parker Reed

Yes, the Iowa State Fair is STILL going on this weekend but there are other events (However DO NOT MISS Here Come the Mummies on Sunday) happening all across the Greater Des Moines Metro. Here Jeff Pitts and Parker Reed from Cityview Magazine join Michael for some Friday Fun. Music, art, entertainment...it's all here. Let's go! 
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 starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, 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.

The Zenith Chamber Music Festival with Ashley Sidon

This week marks the 4th year of the Zenith Chamber Music Festival and here, from Drake University, is Dr. Ashley Sidon who, along with her many other duties, puts the event together. What is it? Where will it be? Who can (should) attend and...is it "stuffy"? We asked and Ashley answered!  Click in to listen and then, go!
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 starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, 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.

The State Fair Sucks the Air Out of Everything...In a Good Way.

Each week our lifestyle contributors from Cityview Magazine drop in to share "Stuff to DO in the Metro" this weekend and into next week. Here Parker Reed and Jeff Pitts have a blast telling you about the music at the Iowa State Fair the food picks at the fair and...if you are not a "fair goer" some stuff going on elsewhere. And, yes, we have way too much fun during this weekly event. Click through for a laugh and Here Come the Mummies...just for Jeff. 
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 starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, 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.

DSM Magazine and Restaurant Week with Kris Maggard

Our friend Kris Maggard has been with DSM Magazine for years, rising through the ranks to become the Publisher. Here we talk about the magazine, its focus and more. Then we dive into the 11th Annual Restaurant Week adventure that starts on 17 August. We'll talk about why August, who participates, how restaurants get picked and a new twist this year. A reminder that it's wise to make advance reservations AND if you would like to see the menus of the participating restaurants...here you go!
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 starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, 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.

Business News Headlines 26 July 2018

It was quite a day on Wall Street as Facebook managed to do something that no other U.S. company has done on Wall Street...ever. The markets reacted, Amazon stock shot up, building your own 3-D gun is a reality, Radio Shack comeback, the president has harsh words for Twitter and, yes, we have a Papa John's story for you. Those and more along with the markets.
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 starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, 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. 

Stuff to DO with Cityview - Jeff Pitts and Parker Reed

OK, enough of being serious. The weekend is soon upon us and who better to share with us "Stuff to DO in the DSM Metro" than Jeff Pitts and Parker Reed from Cityview Magazine. This week we've got more music for you from major acts to some you may not have heard about. Sports...yep and more. It's our Arts and Entertainment piece. Now, get out there! 
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 starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, 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.

Stuff to DO with Cityview, Parker and Jeff

Gather 'round kids it's time for Jeff Pitts and Parker Reed from Cityview Magazine to share their top picks of stuff to DO in the DSM Metro this weekend into next week. We've got music, art, sports and fun all rolled up into this brief report. Relax and grab some Friday Fun! 
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 starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, 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.

Marketing for Business - Episode 20 - Jill Haverkamp 80/35 & More

Do you speak French? We, sort of, don't ether but we do love and know marketing. This is Episode 20 of Marketing for Business with Phil K. James from Good Milkshake Digital and Michael from Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. Here we chat with Jill Haverkamp from On-Pitch about marketing the 80/35 event, use of social media, story telling, marketing and breaking into consumer awareness. We try to speak a little French too.  Sit back and have some fun with Marketing for Business - Episode 20! 
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 starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, 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.

Business News Headlines 22 June 2018

The Dow today averted it's worst slide in 40 years...welcome to the Business News Hour thanks for clicking through. Inside you'll learn more about the UPS averted strike and the Teamsters Union. We've got a story about Tesla and some bad news about...bad news. How much does bad news cost American companies? The answer will shock you. There is a segment of American society that is quickly moving up the economic ladder and you will never guess who it is. Those stories and more along with the markets...click through for the business news of the day.
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 starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, 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.

The Business of the Des Moines Art Festival and Teaching Artists the Business

For years the Des Moines Arts Festival has been a major summer event for Central Iowa. We sat down with Stephen King the director of the project and talked about the business aspect of the event. With us is artist Chris Dahlquist who is making her 19th appearence. Not only is Chris this years featured artist she also teaches artists how to better market themselves. You know, the business of being an artist. Some solid advice here for just about any business. Enjoy! 
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 starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, 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.