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Video Production for Business with Trevonte Diggs of Tero International

About a year ago we sat down with the new videographer for Tero International, Trevonte Diggs. His was the fresh face of this thirty-year old company that specializes in helping business and individuals achieve, lead and outclass their competition. What a difference a year makes. Here we talk about using video for business, what stories you can tell, how long should your introductory video be, tips on creating your story, utilizing the Tero Video Production Studio and more. Plus, as you will hear, Trevonte has been taking classes at Tero...and you can tell. Learn more and listen in on this wide-ranging conversation.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines and More 29 January 2024

A brand new week and the Business News Headlines for Monday the 29th day of January. A quick programing note: We're headed to Orlando early on Wednesday to cover the National Cattlemen's Beef Association Annual Meeting and Expo there. That means that Wednesday is a travel day so we'll likely be late with the business news headlines.  We shall see. Meanwhile today we kick things off talking about the Central Bank and get into a story about Taylor Swift. And, don't miss the conversation we had with author and speaker Garrison Wynn. Good stuff friends!  If you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today: 
The Fed Meeting and Rate Cuts;
Taylor Swift and what is going on over at X;
Big real estate news coming out of China;
What, more Takata air-bag news?
A popular sleep apnea machine halts U.S. sales;
The Wall Street Report;
Two stories coming out about Amazon.
For the interview you're about to meet bests selling author and business speaker Garrison Wynn who began his career as a standup comedian. No, really! I was able to see him work when we were covering a national event in San Diego last week and he offered up a master class on leadership, influencing and generational differences in the workplace.  We sat down to chat about his work and comedy and you can hear that conversation by clicking on this link.
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 26 January 2024

We kick things off today about an environmental story linked to the Biden White House and end our newscast with an interesting look at what may be the latest fad...Electric Vehicles.  In between we've got several more news headlines and the markets. Plus a reminder that we're back on the air Sunday at Noon Central and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL and yes, we stream. If you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today: 
No more liquified natural gas depots in the U.S.
And, why...
Three stories about how AI may be getting out of hand:
President Biden, Taylor Swift and George Carlin issues;
Utah is not so keen on DEI it would seem;
American Express had an excellent 4th Quarter and why;
The Wall Street Report;
And, finally are EV's a passing...fad?
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 23 January 2024

We're glad to be back with you after a week in Southern California covering the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association annual Conference and Trade Show. It was a welcome relief to be in 65 degree weather rather than -15 here in Iowa. Coming up some of the top business news stories of the day along with the markets. If you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today: 
Seems wrestling is a cash cow;
The Rock gets to be The Rock;
The LA Times is slashing jobs'
So too is TikTok;
Southwest Airlines Pilots vote on a contract;
Unions had a big year in 2023. But, there is a but;
The Wall Street Report;
What is it with Boomers and Temu?  We'll share.
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 27 December 2023

Light trading on Wall Street but the three major indexes did eke out another winning day. We'll get to that story soon but first we'll take a look at the shocking news that deals with social media sites and the huge amount of revenue they make from...kids.  Stay with us on that one. Also, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today: 
Kids. Social Media Revenue and a call for regulation;
Clean energy was a clear winner in 2023;
Apple can sell those two high end watchers...for now;
The founder of the Glock firearm has died. We'll share his story;
The 5 Most Expensive States in the U.S. are...
The Wall Street Report;
Another online retailer calls it quits.
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 1 December 2023

Fed Chair Jerome Powell today talked about…yeah, you guessed it…inflation. It’s the business news headlines for Friday and the first day of December…thanks for being with us. A quick reminder we're back on the air this Sunday at Noon Central and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL with Insight on Business the News Hour, Week in Review and yes...we stream. Also,  if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today: 
What Powell said and didn't say;
New rules will hinder the purchase of new EV's;
Another big time advertiser leaves X and why;
Union Pacific to lay off workers. The union is worried about safety;
McDonald's is making some burger changes and we'll share;
GDP vs. GDI - Know the difference? You will today;
The Wall Street Report;
What was/is CIB and our Panera Bread story.
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 30 November 2023

The end of a very good month for Wall Street and today the Blue Chips of the Dow gained over 520 points.  We'll cover all of that and why in just a bit. Today we've got a focus on what we're looking at moving forward when it comes to interest rate...cuts. That should be good news for U.S. consumers. Meanwhile,  if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you today: 
The Fed watches this inflation gauge and today...
It was a great month for Wall Street;
OPEC+ will cut oil production and why;
Meta shuts down thousands of fake accounts;
Tesla finally delivers 12 Cyber Trucks.  But...
Janet Yellen talks about the economy and jobs;
A senior economist predicts rate cuts next year;
The Wall Street Report;
Threads to expand next year? We'll share...where.
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 17 November 2023

It's the end of the work week for many of you as we close in on the Thanksgiving Holiday. Our prediction is that lots of folks will be taking much of next week off.  Us? Nope, we'll be here except for Thanksgiving Day. A reminder that Wall Street is closed on Thanksgiving and stops trading at 1PM Eastern on Friday. Also, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find  us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you: 
Advertisers are fleeing X and we'll share why;
Amazon to lay off "hundreds" and why;
News about First Lady Roslyn Carter;
So, Snoop Dog give up...smoke?
Another Detroit strike to talk about;
The NLRB will pause that new labor rule and why;
The Wall Street Report'
And, climate. Yet another reason to work from home.
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 10 November 2023

What a difference a day makes. Yesterday the markets tanked today was a different story. Also our wish is that you have a memorable Veteran's Day in the U.S. and Remembrance Day in Canada. We owe so much to those who have served we can never say "thank you" enough.  A quick reminder that we'll be back on the air Sunday at Noon Central and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL.  (Yes, we stream.) Also, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find  us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you: 
Stocks surged today as investors looked to earnings;
Jezebel is shutting down. What's that? We'll share;
While the U.S. economy chugs along there is trouble across the pond;
Proof that competition is good for...consumers;
Pressure on Tesla in Sweden and why that matters;
The Wall Street Report;
Apple to pay a huge fine for...discrimination. 
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines & More 9 November 2023

Things were going rather smooth on Wall Street until Jerome Powell uttered three words, "...we're not done".  He was talking about raising interest rates to combat inflation and that's where we start the newscast this evening. Meanwhile make sure you click ahead for the interview with entrepreneur Mike Wiles who has taken "How To" YouTube videos to the next level.  Also, if you want to reach us on social media and if you're on Threads you can find  us @Insight_On_Business. And you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram.  Here's what we've got for you: 
"We're not done" as the Central Bank talks rates;
The actors strike is over...now what?
President Biden does a victory lap in Illinois;
Consumer debt goes up the most with folks under 50;
The Wall Street Report;
Something dramatic to happen to the U.S. population.
For the interview you'll meet Mike Wiles a former radio guy, former big tractor guy who came up with the idea to do YouTube videos for town folk who buy small tractors for their acreage. Why? He learned that many of them didn't know how to safely operate their new $25,000 tractor. What he did next was take YouTube how-to videos to the next level. Click ahead to meet "Tractor Mike" and even if you don't do ag or live on an acreage...you are going to enjoy this conversation. 
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.