Social Media

Tech Week Des Moines with Ben and Don

It's going to be a very, very busy time as Des Moines Tech Week kicks off ten days of exploring, sharing, learning and doing. To round it all out for us we asked Ben McDougal and Don Fazer to come by the studio to share with us what the heck all the fuss is about and what's going on. Here is our conversation:Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie 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.

Cluster Flunk with Mike Colwell

Coming up this Wednesday the Business Innovation Zone will present a lunch and learn featuring the founders of Cluster Flunk; A.J. Nelson and Joe Dallago.  We visited with Mike Colwell about the event, the new million dollar funding the start-up has received and spent some time learning more from A.J. and Joe.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie 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.

Business Marketing Tip - Social Media Who's In?

Each month we offer up some marketing tips for your business. Today we looked at a recent social media survey that tells us a bunch about which social media channels are growing, who is using them and what that might mean for your business.  Here you go!Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie 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.

The Media and Controlling your Business Message

This may sound harsh however, broadcast media simply does not have the time to help you message your business. So, if you are writing press releases and calling for coverage the chances that you'll actually get it done are very slim.  And, if you do get it done is it the message you really wanted to send.  Their is a way for you to control your business message and do it well.  Here's that tip:Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie 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.

Let's Do the Hashies with Alex and Caroline

The...Hashies?  Sure like in #Hashies.  We visited with Caroline Jones and Alexandra Guzik from the Social Media Club of Des Moines about what they are, how you can get involved and when the big party is going to be held.  Get your Hashie on...here.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie 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.

Twitter Etiquette for Personal and Business Branding

Is there such a thing as "Twitter Etiquette" for personal and business branding?  We think so and in this short broadcast we bring you five points that can only help you do better when you use Twitter for business or personal use.  Enjoy.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie 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.

Getting Social with Ini Augustine

The business "push-back" regarding using social media to assist in marketing business tends to be "OK, but, what is the ROI?" Our point is usually, "What is the ROI of not being engaged with consumers." So, we reached out to Ina Augustine the owner of SocialWise Media Group to chat a bit about her business and some interesting stories about social media marketing.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie 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.

A Social Media Marketing Tip

When not doing The News Hour our business is that of an advertising agency. Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications is the fuel that powers Insight on Business. We help our clients sell more of their products/services through thoughtful campaigns using all sorts of media.  It is what we do for a living.  So, when we offer up a marketing tip we're not pulling it out of our hat...this is our craft.  Here Michael offers up some thoughts on the just released survey on The Social Media Habit. Who is using what and why you need to consider social media for your business...but make sure it's the right tool or tools.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie 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.

Seize Des Moines with Rachel Sinclair

What's better than an "inside tip" when it comes to recommendations on neighborhoods, places to eat, things to do, volunteer opportunities?  That's the idea of Seize Des Moines a new website from our friends at the Greater Des Moines Partnership.  With Seize Des Moines you become the fuel that powers the Metro when it comes to recruiting and retention.  Here's Rachel Sinclair with more about what the site is and how to use it.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie 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

Jordan Lloyd Bookey, Smart Talk and Zoobean

Des Moines native, Jordan Lloyd Bookey comes back to the Metro to headline the Smart Talk Series. We were able to get her to stop by to talk about her travels, her family, Smart Talk and her business as the Chief Mom at Zoobean.  What is it and how does Zoobean work?  We share all...Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie 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.