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Personal Histories with David Furneaux

Our Small Business Wednesday focus is on David Furneaux who has a passion for history and helping individuals share their story. Furneaux History and Video is a business he formed several years ago to do just that. What's involved and how he works...we wanted to know so, we asked.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Scott Allen is One of the Best Radio Has to Offer

Scott
Allen, a 17 year veteran of radio broadcasting, is joining us to talk about his
selection as one of the best program directors in the Nation…yeah…the
BEST.  He is responsible for Star 102.5 and More 104 both FM Stations in Des Moines. We’re talking about the business
of radio, what goes on behind the scenes, how programming and sales works together and more.  From the Des Moines Radio Group, here is that conversation: Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Mr. Radio - Ron Sorenson and KFMG

Back in the 1960's teenager Ron Sorenson began his radio career. He's still at it today.  Sorenson is the General Manager of low-power radio station KFMG an eclectic, non-profit broadcast facility that has an interesting history and an uncertain future.  He took us through the KFMG story as only Ron can.  Here is that conversation:Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Money Millennials and Christine Romans

She has been with CNN since 1999 and is now the Chief Business Correspondent for the network. Christine Romans is also from Iowa. We met at the Iowa Broadcast News Association Annual Meeting and talked about her new book "Smart is the New Rich - Money Guide for Millennials", what she sees as innovative ways to hire talented people and the "myth" of the "Me-Centered Millennial".  Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Lisa Myers on Journalism and "The News"

For 33 years Lisa Myers worked for NBC News covering politics. She came to town for the Smart Talk Series and we were able to sit down and chat about journalism, broadcast news, being a woman in a newsroom and the rigors of a traveling news person. Think cold food, little sleep and coffee...lots of coffee.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Let's Start a Newspaper - with Jack Mathews

At a time when most folks are saying print is dead (we've never been in that camp) Jack Mathews starts a newspaper.  Years ago he entered the digital "hyper-local" world with OurGrinnell.com and last year was encouraged to start the Grinnell Business Journal.  So, in a way, he went backwards...digital to hard-copy.  Very cool.  And, he's just a little shy of 80 years old.  Yeah...we thought that might get you.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Successful Marketing and Branding with Chuck Mefford

When we started the Business News Hour we did so to give voice to business and to offer businesses, large and small, ideas on how they might rise to the top. This week Chuck Mefford from the author of Brand Formations is in town helping business owners build a better, more remarkable and sustainable brand.  Brands that people know and trust. We caught up with this Dallas based marketer and asked some questions about how business can do a better job at getting known.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Toxic Talk Radio? It Ain't Us!

So, when you travel distances by vehicle, and spinning the radio dial seeking news and information that isn't "toxic"...good luck.  Here's a quick piece on two trips, what we heard and why it's NOT what we do: Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Podcasting - The New Radio?

Back in 2007 we were "pioneers" when it came to podcasting and when we moved from our television broadcast on Webcast One Live to 1350 KRNT for our daily business radio broadcast we took the podcast idea with us.  Why?  Have a quick listen to the "new radio" that you get to experience on...your time. Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page

Iowa Lottery Fun with Terry Rich

"I've never met a mic I didn't like!" And, so starts our interview with our friend and CEO of the Iowa Lottery, Terry Rich.  Sure, we talk about the lottery but also throw in some shout-outs to Chuck and Carla Offenburger, Mike Pace, Gov. Branstad, Gov. Ray...yes, the list gets long.  Fun stuff with a guy who truly loves his job.  Here is that extended conversation: Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page