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Episodes
Friday Mar 11, 2016
The Stuart Vet Clinic with Dr. Megan Hardy
Friday Mar 11, 2016
Friday Mar 11, 2016
Earlier in the week we had a conversation with Melodie Porter Smith from Panora PETS and we referenced the Stuart Veterinary Clinic. We thought it might be interesting to visit with Dr. Megan Hardy one of the Vets on staff at the clinic. What's it like in her business? We asked.
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Wednesday Mar 09, 2016
Panora Protect Even the Strays - With Melodie Porter Smith
Wednesday Mar 09, 2016
Wednesday Mar 09, 2016
The group is called Panora PETS (Protect Even the Strays) a non-profit that is very busy in the area of pet rescues. We recently adopted little Yofi a tiny pup who was, we believe, abused or at best neglected as she was burned with boiling water. Melodie is seeing an increase in abuse cases and is attempting to get the Iowa Legislature to act. That story and more about the upcoming Furball. Good stuff here!
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. 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.
Thursday Jan 07, 2016
Puppy Mills and Iowa - What's The Story?
Thursday Jan 07, 2016
Thursday Jan 07, 2016
A shocking story about puppy mills in Iowa with Mary LaHay from Iowa Voters for Companion Animals. Learn what she has been working toward, the inhumane conditions at puppy mills and why the Iowa Legislature has failed to respond. It is...shocking really that Iowa ranks second from the bottom of responsible states in the nation...just ahead of Mississippi. 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.
Wednesday Nov 18, 2015
PETS of Panora and Dog Fighting in Iowa
Wednesday Nov 18, 2015
Wednesday Nov 18, 2015
We've had such a positive experience with the animal rescue center called Panora PETS. Michael has three dogs from this volunteer rescue. We chat about that and then about the horror of dog fighting in Iowa. Something we were shocked to learn is happening with regularity. Here is Melodie Smith who rescued Sarge a Bait Dog...no really. 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.
Thursday Oct 22, 2015
Joel Silverman and Your Dog - Part Two
Thursday Oct 22, 2015
Thursday Oct 22, 2015
This is the second part of our interview with professional dog trainer Joel Silverman. Here we talk about training methods, what some folks get and others need to understand. We also spend some time talking about his books and career on television. Good stuff with Joel: 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.
Thursday Oct 22, 2015
The Amazing Career of Joel Silverman Part One
Thursday Oct 22, 2015
Thursday Oct 22, 2015
Our guest, Joel Silverman, has had an amazing career that started at Sea World and has moved across the professional training world. We discuss those early days and his moving to television where he trained animals. This is part one of two parts. Enjoy the 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.
Friday Oct 16, 2015
Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro with Sheryl
Friday Oct 16, 2015
Friday Oct 16, 2015
As she does each Friday we're joined by Sheryl Tessier from Eat, Play, Love Des Moines. Loads of fun stuff to do and see and experience this weekend and beyond. 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.
Friday Oct 16, 2015
Iowa Pet Expo with Kathy and Joel Silverman
Friday Oct 16, 2015
Friday Oct 16, 2015
For 16 years the Great Iowa Pet Expo has been coming to Des Moines. Today we chat with the founder of the event, Kathy Erickson and this year's headliner: author, actor, trainer, Joel Silverman. We talk about the expo and the personality of...dogs. Have a listen! 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.
Monday Aug 31, 2015
Yappy Hour with Sheena!
Monday Aug 31, 2015
Monday Aug 31, 2015
This sounds like great fun! The City of Windsor Heights is launching Yappy Hour at the Windsor Heights Dog Park. A little food, some beverage and fun with your pooch. Hey, why not? Here's Sheena: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.
Wednesday Jul 08, 2015
Meeting Consumer Demands in Pet Food
Wednesday Jul 08, 2015
Wednesday Jul 08, 2015
Consumers have demanded changes in the food they feed their pets. We sat down with Gary Kubicek from Country Vet Pet Foods and talked about the trends in pet food, how companies respond, what goes into creating products that match the consumer demand and the issues around pet food with corn, wheat and soy. 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.