Marketing

Meet Teva and Mat from Group Creative

We sat down with Mat Greiner and Teva DawsonT several months ago and then, in our busy world, we lost track of the conversation...right? Tune in as we talk about their business Group Creative and how they help non-profits and communities use art to market themselves. Do not miss the conversation about the Sputnik that "landed on a car". Good stuff ahead and worth your time. 
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 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, 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.

Rackhouse Whiskey Club Is On!

We love telling startup stories and this one is a little different. Meet Dannie Strable and Sam Hoyle the founders of Rackhouse Whiskey Club. Here you'll learn where this idea came from, what they do to help small batch distillers gain traction and how they help you get your hands on some unique tasting whiskeys. Click through and get into Rackhouse...
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 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, 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 News Headlines 21 November 2018

For awhile today we thought the Dow was going to pull out of negative territory but that didn't happen. Click through to hear these stories on YOUR time.
Could this be the last holiday season for Sears;
Wells Fargo says not all the folks are going to get paid;
Slower economic growth ahead...some say yes;
Oil OPEC and West Texas;
An Amazon "Tell All" and it ain't pretty;
John Deere missed expectations;
Speaking of expectations what happened and why on Wall Street.
Those stories plus we'll introduce you to Rackhouse Whiskey Club. Small batch distillers from all over the country get some help from Dannie Strable and Sam Hoyle. We think you're going to enjoy this.
Thanks for listening! 

The Business News Headlines 19 November 2018

We feared that the markets would open down today and they did...but then they kept marching downward. It's the business news headlines for Monday and here is what is just a click away:
A former Goldman Sachs VP is asking for $1.5 million said she was fired while on pregnancy leave;
Fast food companies are going to great lengths to find workers;
David's Bridal asking for Chapter 11 protection;
One of the reasons for the tech meltdown on Wall Street was...Apple;
The U.S. Canada, Mexico trade deal...could be in trouble;
Those stories and what the heck happened on Wall Street.
Also today we'll feature Cat Rocketship and the 10th Anniversary of Market Day Iowa which happens in downtown Des Moines this Friday...and yes, it's cool.
We'll also chat with Laura Kinnard from Drake University and DMBizMixer.com about Small Business Saturday tips and marketing idea.

Business Networking and Education with Laura Kinnard

Each Monday we invited our networking and business education contributor to our studios to talk...well, business networking and education opportunities in the Greater Des Moines, Iowa Metro. Laura, from Drake University and DMBizMixer.com has lots of things going on as people push to get programming in before the holiday rush. We're talking Denim, the Social Media Club of Des Moines, Des Moines International Airport (no...there are no direct international flights coming from here) and Michael gets "testy" about business and blogging...  Have a listen: 
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 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, 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 7 November 2018

It's the day after the Midterms and we've got some business news. Some of the stories you'll hear tonight include:
The Markets go crazy after the president signals he will work with the Democrats;
The Girl Scouts have sued the Boy Scouts and we'll tell why;
Farmers are unhappy with trade issues but not that unhappy to change anything;
Barnes and Noble kicks off a new marketing campaign for the holidays.
Also we'll climb into our Way-Back Machine for a conversation that is critical to Thanksgiving. We'll chat with Chad Hitsman from Edgetech a mobile knife sharpening business that we think is just too cool...and besides we want to be helpful as you prepare your Thanksgiving Dinner. Gotta have the tools you know.
Thanks for listening! 

Small Business Talk with Jolene Goodman

Jolene Goodman gets into plenty of small to mid-size businesses so she has an idea of what's on the minds of small business owners and managers. Here we talk about a wide variety of issues from IT to security to employment issues and marketing. Jolene Goodman from Iowa Business Journals:
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 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, 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 Networking and Education Events with Laura Kinnard

Each week we visit with Laura Kinnard from Drake University and DMBizMixer.com and talk about upcoming business education and networking opportunities. Here we talk about the upcoming Small Business Success Seminar, Gravitate education and much more. Click through and grab your calendar.
 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 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, 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.

22 Tips for Small Business Retail Success this Holiday Season

We're always hearing about how small business retail is being crushed by "big-box". I've always believed that if local retail would brush up on how they engage consumers, know what their consumers want/need and focus on delivering exceptional service they will win. When we saw this piece from Motley Fool it hit home and we aired this piece on The Week in Review on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. So here, in just nine minutes, are twenty-two solid ideas to help your brick and mortar retail business rock it this holiday season. Let's do 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 starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, 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.

Small Business Saturday Marketing Tips from The Week in Review on News/Talk 1540 KXEL

Today on News/Talk 1540 KXEL we talked about some ideas for small business to use as we get close to Small Business Saturday which, this year, falls on the first Saturday following Thanksgiving (November 24). Click through and listen. Also, find out more about Small Business Saturday by following this link. 
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 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, 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.