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Monday Jan 14, 2019
Monday Jan 14, 2019
Each Monday afternoon Laura Kinnard from Drake University and DMBizMixer.com joins us to talk about upcoming business education and networking events in the Greater Des Moines Metro and this week we've got a ton of stuff going on. It would seem like something for just about anybody. And some comments on the recent American Express findings on how states measure up when it comes to female owned businesses. You may be surprised at how Iowa ranks.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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.
Friday Jan 11, 2019
Friday Jan 11, 2019
It was the first full week in several weeks and much of business seemed ready for the weekend. In the newscast tonight:
The main word on Wall Street is "Uncertainty".
New home sales were down in November and December;
The shutdown and housing, another problem;
Bet you've never heard of Ollie's Bargain Outlet. You will today;
What happened on Wall Street and why.
Those stories and some fun with Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine. Each Friday we take a look at his picks for Stuff to DO in the Metro and we'll start out talking...rodeo! To hear that zany stuff...click here.
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Friday Jan 11, 2019
Friday Jan 11, 2019
Each Friday afternoon we get a little silly and talk up entertainment events happening this weekend and into next week with Jeff Pitts the managing editor of Cityview Magazine. We start with cowboys get into a film and a bunch more. Stuff to DO in the #DSMUSA Metro this weekend into next week.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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.
Thursday Jan 10, 2019
Thursday Jan 10, 2019
Coast to coast business is facing quickly changing demographics. Here we visit with Kyle Hopkins a trainer with Tero International about ways in which we can create a better business climate by becoming more self aware. Of recognizing what might be cultural bias and then channel ways in which to better understand ourselves and others. In the end it leads, according to Kyle, to improved relations and more business.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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.
Thursday Jan 10, 2019
Thursday Jan 10, 2019
Wall Street had another decent day...imagine what might have been without all the other distractions. Here are the business news headlines that are just a click away:
Day five and the markets won again;
Federal workers start to sue the federal government over the shutdown and they could win;
Meanwhile thousands of federal workers file for unemployment;
Retail stocks took a beating today led by Macy's;
The future of Amazon could be altered by a divorce;
A look at the numbers in our Wall Street Report.
In for The Interview is Kyle Hopkins a trainer from Tero International. We'll be talking about self awareness, bias, culture and more. So, what's the business angle? He says that by paying attention to differences and recognizing them helps build relationships and...in the end...sales. An interesting topic. To hear that conversation, click here.
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Wednesday Jan 09, 2019
Wednesday Jan 09, 2019
The way political candidates get their message has vastly changed. Back in the day radio, television and newspapers took the major portion of campaign dollars. Today much of that has changed depending on the demographic of the targeted voter. It's an interesting business and here we visit with Mark Langgin a partner in GPS Impact. We talk about the various platforms, the message creation and the delivery using a host of methods. What's hot and what's not so much. And, as we head into 2020 we figure you might want to learn more about how all this works.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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.
Wednesday Jan 09, 2019
Wednesday Jan 09, 2019
We've got some interesting stories from the business world just a click away. For example we'll talk about the four day win for the Dow. Also:
There are mountains of this stuff sitting in cold storage...mountains;
What are the economics of the government shutdown? We'll share;
What? No more Marlboro cigarettes?
Tom Steyer isn't running for president in 2020 but he had some interesting things to say.
Also today, speaking of politics, we're going to spend some time with Mark Langgin a partner in GPS Impact a political messaging business. You'll learn more than you may want to know about you, your data, how it is used in politics and who is paying attention to what. All critical things as we head into 2020. To hear that conversation click here.
Thanks for listening!
Tuesday Jan 08, 2019
Tuesday Jan 08, 2019
It's the business news headlines for Tuesday the 8th of January, thanks so much for coming by. Just a click away you'll learn more about....
Three days in a row? Are we catching a trend with the Dow?
Apple is trying to woo customers with an attractive trade in program;
Sears catches a break from the judge;
Meanwhile nearly 68,000 Sears employees are looking for some protection;
Day 18 of the Government Shutdown a look at the SBA and the IRS;
Wall Street had a good day and we'll give you the details in our Wall Street Report.
Those stories plus a conversation with Georgia Van Gundy the Executive Director of the Iowa Business Council. The IBC is made up of the largest employers in the state. So, what's on their minds as we enter into a new year? We've got that answer plus a bunch more. Georgia Van Gundy for The Interview. To hear that conversation click here.
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Tuesday Jan 08, 2019
Tuesday Jan 08, 2019
Recently the Iowa Business Council polled their members, which are some of the largest employers in the state, to learn what's on their minds as we head into the new year. Here we visit with Georgia Van Gundy the Executive Director of the IBC about a host of issues from finding workers to education to housing and more. Meet Georgia and the Iowa Business Council.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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.
Monday Jan 07, 2019
Monday Jan 07, 2019
Always great to have you with us! Thanks for clicking through. Today on the Business News Hour we've got these stories waiting for you:
OK, we'll call it a rocky day on Wall Street;
The future grocery store is nothing like you know...now;
Can it be? Pacific Gas & Electric facing bankruptcy?
Trouble in Detroit and it comes from Canada;
You know it by their logo already so this major company is dropping their name;
What happened on Wall Street & why.
Those stories and first up a conversation with Alicia Jaime who moved to Iowa from Argentina and founded the very successful IVS a vet supply business. We think you'll enjoy this...a bunch. To hear that interview click here.
Also today Laura Kinnard from DMBizMixer.com is in to talk about networking and education opportunities in the Metro. To hear us talking about that and Molly's Cupcake click here.
Thanks for listening!