Marketing Tips

Social Media Club of Des Moines - Hashie Awards 2016

Recently the Social Media Club of Des Moines presented the 2016 Hashie Awards honoring social media efforts from business and industry here in the Greater Des Moines Metro. The judging was done by a team of social media professionals from across the United States. We spent some time at the event and interviewed many of the award winners and their agencies. If you listen you'll pick up an idea or two how to use social media for your business...after all, these are the best!
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page. 

Website Basics with Heidi Feltz of DWebware

What should business know or do when it comes to web development? That was one of the questions we asked Heidi Feltz from DWebware. From what is hot in web design to what are the critical things business needs to do with regard to keeping their website attractive and able to be found.
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page. 

Join Laura and Michael for Networking and Social Media for Business

Each week Laura Kinnard comes by the studio to offer up her top business networking events (and you can list yours #DMBizEvents) and also gives us a social media tip for business. Today we're talking video. 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Keeping You Chemical Free - Perfectly Posh with Courtney

The trends are clear.  From food to beauty products consumers want to know what is in the stuff you use. Our friend Courtney Tompkins has found a new business called Perfectly Posh and uses new marketing methods to connect with consumers. A busy mom, wife and business person..meet Courtney! 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Networking and Social Media with Laura Kinnard

Each Monday afternoon we welcome Laura Kinnard who brings us up to speed regarding business networking events in the Metro along with a social media tip or two. Today we'll share a couple of ideas about...business blogging. Here's Laura!
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

A Confession and Search Engine Optimization Tips

Here is a real life lesson in Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and how you can learn from our...mistake.  We've been doing the daily business news of the nation, region and the Greater Des Moines Metro for three years...but only now did...this:
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Ron Haugen on Auto Repair and Marketing a Business

The name and the voice are unmistakable...our guest is Ron Haugen from Westside Auto Pros. Sure we talk about fixing cars but we also spend some time on marketing realities.  What works for some may not work for others...but the secret is in sticking with a formula. That and more with our friend Ron. 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

The Business of Promoting Business

His name is Peter Children and he's been in the business of helping promote sales through the use of premiums for over fifty years. Peter is from Mason City, Iowa but travels the world in search of fine objects that businesses can use as premium offers. From artwork to jewelry the quality of his offerings are tremendous. Enjoy this brief conversation with Peter, who at 80, sees no retirement ahead. 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Effective Presentations and Effective Visuals

You don't have to make your audience sit through "Power Point Hell"...meet Wayne Bruns from Tero International is here to share how to use effective slides in your presentation. What to do and how...with Wayne:
 Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

The World of Marketing, Digital, Consumers and More

Our studio guests are Michael Bird, president of Spindustry Digital and Stephen Fry the COO and founder of the company which is a member of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry are in to help you better understand the changes in marketing. We also cover a host of marketing tips and ideas that will be part of their presentation at the Iowa ABI Taking Care of Business Event in June. 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.