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Emergency Medical Services (EMS) - Who Pays?

Recently we were at the Iowa State Capital and ran into a group of EMS providers who were ther lobbying for...funding. We met Mark McCullough the president of the Iowa Emergency Medical Services Association who shared with us the harrowing tale of funding, or lack of funding. Many of us think Emergency Medical Services are part of the local fire department...not so. Couple that with inadequate funding, wrestling with insurance companies, Medicaid reimbursement levels and an aging corps of workers...we've got issues. Here is that story.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Stuff to DO in the Metro with Jeff Pitts of Cityview

At the end of each broadcast week Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine joins us for a conversation about "Stuff to DO in the Metro" over the weekend and into next week. Here we talk hockey, music, arts and entertainment and a bunch more. Have some fun already! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Blueprint for Building Community - Joshua Barr

Coming up on the 14th of March the Des Moines Civil and Human Rights Commission will host a full day seminar titled, Blueprint for Building Community. Here we visit with Joshua Barr, the Director of the Commission, about Iowa being named as "The Best State in the Nation" and what that means or does not mean. We also spend time discussing the key points of the Seminar and how attending will give people the tools to eliminate racism, build inclusion, understand and fight poverty and more. To register for the event, which takes place at Des Moines University Student Education Center here is that link. You will not be disappointed. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

CIWeek9 IS Innovation and Creativity with Tony Paustian

We welcome the founder of CIWeek, Dr. Tony Paustian, back to our studio. CIWeek is all about innovation, creativity and lighting up possibilities in people of every age. CIWeek9 is a free event made possible by a host of sponsors and the promise of the event is that you will be inspired to move forward. Here is the link to the Des Moines Area Community College CIWeek9 page. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
 

Marketing for Business - A Case Study

Each week we offer up Marketing for Business a conversation about best practices, ideas and suggestions to boost the marketing efforts for business owners, managers and staff. Here Phil K. James from Good Milkshake Digital and Michael Libbie from Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications welcome Darson Grantham the owner of a business called The Mosquito Eliminators joins us in studio. Darson hasn't tried any digital marketing but does lots of door-to-door. We tackle digital and video and and traditional marketing and more...have a listen. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

A YouTube Conversation with Tero International

In this segment we visit with Kyle Plummer the Marketing Director at Tero International about video and a focus on YouTube. How the company has used the platform to reach, not only, current clients but also individuals who may know nothing about Tero. Here he talks about tips and ideas that has helped the company reach and interact with more people. And, it starts with a plan. Here is a link to their YouTube Channel. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

The Floppy Show News Outtake from 26 Feb 2018

Here is an out-take from our news segment of Monday where we talked about the new book, The Floppy Show with Jeff Stein. Whild the event was yesterday in the Historic Valley Junction this gives you an idea of what the book is about...enjoy. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Social Media for Business and Networking with Laura Kinnard

Each week Laura Kinnard who authors DMBizMixer joins us in studio to chat about networking events in the Metro along with some thoughts about social media for business. We start out talking about the recent AMA-Iowa Experience event from last week, common threads and then move into some events happening in the Metro. Enjoy! Oh, and want to get your business networking event included? Easy, use Twitter and #DMBizEvents and you're in. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Greenfield for Congress - Meet Theresa Part One

Here we introduce you to Theresa Greenfield who is one of six individuals seeking the Democratic nomination to run for the U.S. House of Representatives in Iowas Third Congressional District. Here you will learn more about her life, her family and why she made the decision to run for Congress. If you would like to visit her website here is Greenfield for Congress. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Theresa Greenfield - Iowa's Third Congressional District Part Two

With us for the hour is Theresa Greenfield who in Part One we learned more about her and her family and why she made the decision to run for the U.S. House to represent Iowas Third Congressional District. Here we dive into some policy issues from gun control to health to economics. Should you want to visit her website here is the link to Greenfield for Congress. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.