Social Media

The Business Calendar for the Des Moines Metro

As she does each Monday, Laura Kinnard joins us for the #DMBizEvents Calendar. Some networking picks, training ideas and events with a focus on business. Grab your calendar and let's go! 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.

Laura Kinnard with the Business Events Calendar for Des Moines

Each Monday Laura Kinnard comes by to offer up her top picks of business events and networking opportunities in the Greater Des Moines Metro. Grab your calendar and listen up.  Stuff to DO in the Metro for Business! 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.

The Business Calendar for the Des Moines Metro

Hey, it's Laura Kinnard with the #DMBizCalendar Stuff to DO in the world of Networking for start-ups to established businesses. Here's Laura! 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.

Marketing Thoughts with Russ Klein

While the name Russ Klein may not be familiar we'll bet you've heard of Gatorade, McDonalds, Maytag, United Airlines.  For over 25 years Russ Klein has been involved in value creation and brand turnarounds with some of the biggest names in the nation. Today Russ is the CEO of the American Marketing Association.  We caught up with him at an AMA-Iowa event to ask him about marketing and advertising.  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.

The Business Calendar for the Des Moines Metro

Each week Laura Kinnard joins us to share some of the more interesting networking and business events taking place in the Greater Des Moines Metro.  We call it #DMBizEvents on Twitter. Grab your calendar and listen up. 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.

What Are the Hashies? Why You Should Know!

Our social media instructor Laura Kinnard stuck around to share with us the opening of the Hashies Awards from the Social Media Club of Des Moines. #Hashies2015 is a way to showcase your business use of social media in a number of categories. We explain the HashTag concept and how you can get noticed. 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.

Making LinkedIn Work for You

Let's say you have a LinkedIn account.  You opened it up because you are in business and you want to reach out...maybe meet others, sell your product or service. Hey, it's business to business right?  But, it ain't happening.  Let me help. Here are Eight Tips you can put to work right away that will increase the success of your LinkedIn experience.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.

Branding With Social Media - It's Not Just 8 - 5 Weekdays

Our advertising agency helps our clients sell more of their goods and services using a mixture of traditional media and social media. One of the things we've noticed is how few brands market their business where their consumers might be.  Our concern is that many "Social Media Ninjas" may not have a handle on your audience. Why?  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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Ini Augustine on Technology, Business and Social Media

Last night Ini Augustine received an award for being a pioneer in business from the Technology Association of Iowa. Today, we had her in our studio to talk about not only the award but also the power of understanding social media for business. Here is that conversation for the SocialWise Media Group founder and owner: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.

Social Media and Employees/Employer with Laura Kinnard

Our friend Laura Kinnard loves the impact social media can have when it comes to business.  That's why, when we read a piece by our friend Brian Solis about employee engagement and employers being "socially engaged" we asked Laura to join us for that discussion. In addition some thoughts on social media for business and linking Facebook to your Twitter Feed. Good stuff!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.