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The Business News Headlines 17 May 2021

Not to be a downer but...today is Federal Income Tax Filing Day. So, yes, there is that. There are also some interesting business news stories to share with you today so, let's go!
The Bill Gates persona is cracking;
What's with the chicken shortage;
The best company in the U.S. is;
The worst company in the U.S. is;
The tweet that crashed Bitcoin;
The streaming war gets hotter;
Mask mandates and major retail;
The Wall Street Report;
Retraining/Retaining vs. Hiring.
Thanks for listening! 

The Business News Headlines 13 May 2021

What a difference a day makes as investors on Wall Street took advantage of "the dip" and came back to buy.  And, today we've got a treat as we welcome back Carlos Alvarez from Tero International. You'll hear about that today as well.  In the news:
It seems you are ready to spend...money;
McDonald's says the company will boost pay;
The Disney Company missed revenue and why;
The Colonial Pipeline paid a ransom?
Shares of AMC Theaters soared today;
People are furious with Kroger;
The Wall Street Report;
Unemployment claims fall;
Be careful what you...write.
Those stories plus for the interview Carlos Alvarez is back in front of business professionals who want to learn the basics of how to "Speak Your Way to Success". Carlos hasn't been in front of Tero International clients for a year but...what he learned while away is truly interesting.  Learn more and click here for that story. 
Thanks for listening. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on 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.

The Air Guitar World with The Flying Finn

Over the years we've interviewed hundreds of people from entrepreneurs and their startups to political folks and seasoned business people. This conversation is a...first. Here you will meet an international star from the world of air guitar competition. You read that correctly. Andrew Finn is "The Flying Finn".  Andrew has been performing for 16 years and recently on the international stage in (of course) Finland! And, in case you think this is a "one off", ESPN is slated to showcase the world of air guitar competition this summer. Here is a link to a video from his competition in Finland.  I sat down with Andrew to learn more and it's quite the story.
Thanks for listening. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on 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.

The Business News Headlines 13 April 2021

Welcome to the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines, thanks for being with us. Here is what we've got for you today:
The Coinbase IPO is about...
The Consumer Price Index and...inflation;
Now it's rubber automakers are worried about;
"The Woz" hits TV with Unicorn Hunters;
A gas tax to pay for the Biden infrastructure plan;
The Wall Street Report;
Three-hundred movie theaters go...dark.
Thanks for listening! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on 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.
 

The Business News Headlines 29 March 2021

If you had not yet heard that ship that was blocking the Suez Canal...well, the boat...is afloat.  Welcome to the Monday Edition of the business news headlines. Here is what we've got for you today:
Big news about how effective the vaccine is;
President Biden is asking for mask mandates;
Troubling signs of an increase in COVID19 infections;
A stimulus payment update;
A deadline for Medicare looms this week;
The eviction deadline is extended;
The Wall Street Report;
Do these systems really "eat" resumes?
For the interview you'll meet professional videographer Nika Clark from Tero International. You'll learn more about this former broadcaster who now turns out very directed video work for Tero plus some solid tips for business as you consider using video in your marketing efforts. Click here to meet Nika! 
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Video Tips from Tero International - Nika Clark

She brings over 19 years of broadcasting experience to Tero International. Meet Nika Clark who is in charge of the video work for the firm. Here we talk about her journey from Chicago to the middle of the Midwest and then tick down some valuable video tips that any business should know.  From lighting to talent and more. Meet Nika: 
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on 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.

The Business News Headlines & Jeff 26 March 2021

Once again we made it to the weekend kids!  We've not only got some interesting business news stories for you but also Friday is our "Hyper-Local" day when we get to visit with Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine about Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro.  But first:
Get Vaccinated and Get Stuff;
Social Security and the IRS;
Some want tax credits to become permanent;
Sen. Bernie Sanders and Medicare;
The Taxman and Etsy, eBay and more;
Fox News sued for $1.6 billion;
The Wall Street Report;
And, quit working so hard!
Those stories plus our look at Stuff to DO in the greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. Have some fun already and listen in!
 

The Business News Headlines & More 8 September 2020

Welcome back and we hope you in Canada and the U.S. had a good Labor Day Holiday. By the way, you want to follow us on Twitter it's @IOB_NewsHour.  On the newscast today:
Tesla stock tumbles big time;
Airline stocks and summer driving;
Consumers and their credit;
Demand for oil dries up...again;
Apple and their big event is coming;
The Wall Street Report
Feeling "socially awkward"?
Those stories PLUS I'll visit with Brent Roske, a noted filmmaker, who is bringing back Roske on Politics. We'll talk about his love for film, the films he's done with some cast members from West Wing and then get into what Roske on Politics is, where you can see it and also about the power Iowa has when it comes to national elections. Oh...and he has an amazing bit of trivia about Congress and Iowa...that shocked me.  To listen, just click here.
Thanks for coming by! 

The Business News Headlines 23 July 2020

It was a tough day on Wall Street as several factors fed the sell off. Here are the business news stories we've got for you today:
Fleeing high priced cities and landing good jobs;
When will theaters reopen;
More layoffs in the news business;
New weekly jobless numbers go up;
The Wall Street Report;
Poland sues...Ikea. No, really.
Those stories plus an in depth conversation about bankruptcy with attorney Jeffery Goetz from the Bradshaw Law Firm. We're going to talk about the economy, who is being pushed into bankruptcy, the need for businesses and individuals to reach out and so much more. Listen to our conversation here.  

The Business News & More 29 October 2019

Investors are looking at a couple of things: Earnings and the expected rate cut by the Fed. But...and you knew that was coming...if the Fed does cut rates and their is an economic downturn...what then? In the business news headlines today:
Wall Street and the Flatline;
Did something fishy happen with that government deal;
Happy Birthday to YOU...Internet;
Lyft Pink is seeing green;
Uber and a new business plan;
Grubhub...more trouble;
Online videos are crushing television. Hello TV executives.
Those stories plus a conversation with Stephanie Preusch who is the Executive Director for the Neighborhood Finance Corporation. Now, while that sounds like a fancy name they are anything but. Think of low cost entry into homeownership PLUS funds to fix up a home. The surprising world of housing options with this non-profit organization. Listen here. 
Thanks for listening!