Public Relations

Announcing the DSM Fellowship Program - Mary Bontrager

This year the Greater Des Moines Partnership will launch the DSM Fellowship Program a new component that seeks to entice and enhance the personal and professional careers of young people seeking opportunity in the Greater Des Moines Metro. Here Mary Bontrager with the Partnership explains where the idea came from, how it works and offers some details as to the benefits of not only the Fellows but also our community. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

It's All About Support - Tero International

In a major nod to support staff meet Kim Greth who joined the Tero Team in 2015 following her time with Principal Financial. Her job at Tero International is an interesting mix of client interaction along with offering support to the Tero Trainers. It's her first time behind a microphone and she told us it was something to cross off her list and...open up her horizons. Meet Kim Greth and her "behind the scenes" Tero International story. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

The Difficulty of Change - Wayne Bruns - Tero International

It's that time of the year when many people make up their mind to change something in their personal or professional life. At the same time the very act of change can bog us down. Here Wayne Bruns from Tero International offers us several tips about how to make positive changes in our career or personal lives and then make them...stick. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Iowa & Israel - It's a Match!

It is his first visit to Iowa as Deputy Consul General of Israel based in Chicago. Meet Itay Milner who is visiting the state to build economic and educational ties. Here we visit about a host of things from the robust economy of Israel to technology and more that can benefit both his nation and our state. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Presenting On A Panel

There are times when we are asked to present as part of a panel discussion to a group of people. Or, perhaps you are the person organizing and planning the panel forum. Here Maureen Burger from Tero International shares some insights on presenting at or planning a panel forum/discussion. Some great tips here... 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Catching up on Podiatric Medicine with Dr. Tim Yoho

Over the years the care and treatment of foot and ankle issues has evolved and Des Moines University has been evolving as well. Here we talk about Podiatric Medicine with Dr. Tim Yoho the Dean of the College of Podiatric Medicine about how this profession has changed and where it is headed. With Dr. Yoho is Brianne Sanchez who introduces us to "Get Your FOOT in the Door" a special event aimed at gaining the attention of high school students. We think you'll learn something from this conversation that might surprise you.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Suku Radia on Business and People

He is the beloved president of Bankers Trust and soon Suku Radia will retire from a position he has held for years. We invited Suku back to our studio to reflect a bit on business, people, banking, relationships, his "coming of age", his marriage and so much more. Listen to this wide ranging interview. We promise you will learn something...
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Presentation Skills YOU Can Use

We all present...it doesn't matter if the presentation is to a small team, a membership group or a large audience there are ways to make a lasting impact. Here we visit with Wayne Bruns from Tero International about some tips and skills you can employ in your next presentation. Being impactful and remembered is critical to your goal of an effective presentation and Wayne offers you some ideas...
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Social Media and Business with Tero International

Often business owners/managers fail to see the value in an aggressive social media campaign. We understand. It's tough to make time to plan your social media strategy and then execute. However, those business professionals that fail to utilize social media to boost their brand do so at their own peril. Here we talk about the work Tero International is doing and in particular their weekly live YouTube broadcast that focuses on the book, "Your Invisible Toolbox - The Technological Ups and Interpersonal Downs of the Millennial Generation". With us is Ro Crosbie and Kyle Plummer who tell us the how, why and connection points they have discovered over the 23 broadcasts they have done so far this year.   
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

European Food and Food Reviews with Chef Michael Leo

It started out as an invite for Chef Michael Leo and the Strudl Haus to be our Restaurant of the Week. That was before a food reviewer from the Datebook Diner offered the Strudl Haus 1.5 stars. Chef Leo talks about that, negative press, the rating system devised by The Des Moines Register and why Europeans are outraged over beef being sold for $1.99 a pound. Strap in....
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.