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Monday May 06, 2019
Monday May 06, 2019
Each Monday we sit down with Laura Kinnard of Drake University and DMBizMixer.com to chat it up about networking and business education events happening in the greater Des Moines, Iowa metro. This week we'll talk a bit about influencers, marketing, Entrafest and the upcoming NOVA awards from the American Marketing Association - Iowa Chapter.
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 May 03, 2019
Friday May 03, 2019
Hey...yeah...it's Friday so only TWO more working days until Monday...right? It's the Business News Hour for the 3rd day of May...thanks for coming by. Today:
All the boo-hah over the jobs report hides an issue;
The markets had a great day;
Let's talk wages;
Burger King and Mental Health;
Jeff Bezos about to make Mo Money from...
What happened on Wall Street and why.
Those stories PLUS, because it is FRIDAY, we've got Jeff Pitts the Managing Editor of Cityview Magazine with us to chat it up about"Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro" this weekend into next week. We've got music, sports, food, fun and silliness just a click away. Here is that link.
Thanks for coming by!
Friday May 03, 2019
Friday May 03, 2019
Each Friday afternoon we get to "riff" about stuff going on in the Greater Des Moines Metro as Jeff Pitts the Managing Editor for Cityview Magazine comes to the studio to talk about "Stuff to DO" this weekend into next week. And, at least one of those things is going on tonight so better get going! Inside sports, music, art, entertainment...just have a listen and enjoy!
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 May 02, 2019
Thursday May 02, 2019
Rate cut? What rate cut? And with that news the markets slid today. We'll have that story and several more plus for the Interview an amazing story about...names. Just ahead:
The world is changing...quickly. How do we know? Meatless burgers;
So, what are Costco employees really checking when you get ready to leave?
Another list of retail closings;
Young home buyers, priced out of large cities are moving to smaller towns;
What happened and why on Wall Street.
Plus for The Interview it's Kyle Hopkins from Tero International who is in to talk about the fascinating story of names. Kyle, who has lived in many different cultures, talks to us about the importance of names, the importance of learning how to pronounce names, what they say about the person and some tips on remembering names. Kyle Hopkins and names...click right here.
Thanks for listening!
Thursday May 02, 2019
Thursday May 02, 2019
I found this conversation to be simply amazing. Kyle Hopkins has traveled the world, lived in various cultures and what he has to say about names is stunning. Inside you'll learn how important it is to learn what names mean, how they are pronounced correctly, what impact they have on business and some tips on not only remembering names but also making sure you call a person by the correct name. Kyle Hopkins from Tero International on names.
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 May 01, 2019
Wednesday May 01, 2019
Welcome to the first day of May! We've got the business news headlines for you starting out with a rough day on Wall Street....
It's all about the money and the Fed Chair;
Retired state workers see their benefits cut;
Troubling data from the USDA on food insecurity;
Banks, Bad Debt and Credit Cards;
We've got a story about fertilizer and pot;
What happened and why on Wall Street.
Those stories and we get to go Out to Lunch with Dave Price the Political Director/Anchor and Managing Editor of WHO-TV 13 at the Range Grill + Golf. But, before we settle in to order and talk business we get to ask Dave three questions...we call this Quick Bites and Dave surprised us with his answers. To listen, click here.
Our Out to Lunch segment spans many, many things from his new book Caucus Chaos - Trump to a conversation on how people are digesting their news, how local news is selected, how changes in technology impact news departments and we'll talk about some interesting conversations he's had over his 18 years in Central Iowa. We're Out to Lunch with Dave Price and you get to listen in. Click here for that conversation.
Wednesday May 01, 2019
Wednesday May 01, 2019
We go Out to Lunch with Dave Price the Political Director/Anchor/Managing Editor of WHO-HD TV-13 of Des Moines, Iowa. And, because we're just months away from the Iowa Caucus what he does and says and sees is sort of important. Dave has just finished his second book, this one called Caucus Chaos - Trump. But, before we get into all of that, it's time for Quick Bites - Three Questions we ask each of our lunch guests. Hear what he has to say about books, movies and the job he would like to have if he were not doing what he is doing now. Click through for Quick Bites.
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 May 01, 2019
Wednesday May 01, 2019
This week we go Out to Lunch at the Range Grill + Golf with Dave Price the Political Director/Anchor/Managing Editor for WHO-HD TV-13 based in Des Moines, Iowa. We've got lots to talk about from his second political book Caucus Chaos - Trump to the business of TV broadcasting, how content is being delivered, what works, what needs work, the business of news gathering and much, much more. And, because we're right in the middle of the Iowa Caucus season we'll be talking about some memorable folks he's visited with over his 18 years in Central Iowa. Click through for more.
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.
Tuesday Apr 30, 2019
Tuesday Apr 30, 2019
It is the final day of April 2019 and we've got several very interesting business news stories on tap. Let's dig in...and feel free to click through:
Farmers getting out of farming at an alarming rate;
Markets end mixed;
What if they are just "pretending";
Meat prices on the way up;
Facebook and a facelift;
What happened on Wall Street and why.
Plus today for The Interview it's the Iowa Division Director for the Small Business Administration, Jayne Armstrong. We'll be talking about National Small Business Week, the SBA disaster recovery and lift up some great Iowa small businesses. Click here to listen.
Thanks for coming by!
Tuesday Apr 30, 2019
Tuesday Apr 30, 2019
We get to welcome back Jayne Armstrong the Iowa Division Director for the Small Business Administration. Inside we talk a bit about National Small Business Week which starts on 5 May, the disaster recovery division of SBA and lift up the names of some outstanding Iowa small businesses who are up for recognition. Jayne Armstrong back with us on the Business News Hour.
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.