Insight On Business the News Hour

Marketing Talk with Phil James and Michael Libbie

Each Tuesday afternoon we take you on a marketing journey with Phil James of Good Milkshake Digital and Michael Libbie of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. Two advertising and marketing experts offering thoughts on everything from social media, content, video, traditional media and more. Today we talk about the "New Facebook" issue and videos, Facebook Live and the amazing Facebook Marketing...BOTS. No, really. Click on and learn more! 
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. 

Tax Issues with Bob Sayler of Block Advisors

It's tax time and while there have been some major changes that will be coming today we focus on refunds, refundable credits and more with Bob Sayler from Block Advisors with offices in Johnston. Will your tax refund be delayed? Listen to our conversation: 
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. 

Day on the Hill with the Greater Des Moines Partnership

Early on Thursday morning (8 February 2018) members of the Greater Des Moines Partnership, the 4th largest chamber organization in the United States, will head to the Iowa State Capital to interact with their legislators. Here Joe Murphy, Sr. Vice President of Governmental Affairs for the Partnership outlines what the day will be like and what issues the Partnership feels are critical for the business community and the economy of Iowa. If you are interested in attending here is a link to the registration 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. 

"When the Party's Over!" The Business Breakup with Sam Kreamer

Ahhh....the romance!  The new business has hopes and dreams and the heart (and mind) is full of possibilities for the future. But then...something goes wrong. Very wrong and it's time to divorce from the business. Here Sam Kreamer from the Kreamer Law Firm talks about the financial, emotional and business impact that can happen if you don't have a plan.  Sometimes things don't last forever. Solid advice even if you've been in business for years. 
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. 

Networking Events and a Networking Tip with Laura Kinnard

Each week our networking contributor Laura Kinnard joins us for a conversation of timely events in the area meant to help you further your business and/or career. Here we talk about Million Cups, Des Moines, the Greater Des Moines Partnership, the American Marketing Association of Iowa, changes going down on Facebook and she offers up a LinkedIn networking tip that is truly worth the listen. You can see all the events at DMBizMixer.com. Here's Laura! 
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 Iowa CARE Act with Kent Sovern

There are over 317,000 Iowans who are currently caring for an aging parent or loved one; assisting them to live independently in their own homes. Here Kent Sovern from AARP-Iowa says Iowa should take some common sense steps that help them better prepare to care.  Here we talk about Iowa's Caregiver Advise, Record, Enable (CARE) Act which will better support family caregivers.  Listen is as we talk about what the Iowa CARE Act will do and why such a program needs to be passed by the Iowa Legislature. In addition AARP would like to hear your caregiving story. If you would like to share yours, along with a photo, here is that link.
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 with Cityview and Cady!

Cady is back with us from Cityview Magazine and rolling through her list of Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. From the BRRide to the Puppy Bowl and more Cady has a plan...now get out there and 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. 

Signs, Signs, Everywhere a Sign with Kathy Evert

I know...now you have an ear-worm from the Five Man Electrical Band. Glad we could help out! Today our Small Business Spotlight shines on Signarama of Ankeny and YESCO of Des Moines with owner, and sign maker Kathy Evert. We talk about the sign regulations and how they differ from community to community, what many business folks don't know and about trends in the sign business. Sign...up! 
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 Fourteen Myths of Presentations

We've all heard them, "Start every presentation with a joke because it puts your audience at ease". That is just one of the Myths of Presentations we talk about. Here we visit with Wayne Bruns one of the Tero International trainers about that and 13 additional items that could put your presentation at risk. Some great tips to help you succeed...
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. 

Blu Opal - Our Small Business Spotlight

This is a conversation about history, culture and of business. Meet Bruce Kawahara the principal of Blu Opal a company that deals with coaching, consulting and, perhaps most important, listening. We start our visit by learning about the impact the attack on Pearl Harbor had on the family of this Japanese-American who lived in Hawaii at the time. We then talk about what he and his team do for business professionals to help them realize what specific steps it takes to succeed. The focus tends to be a mixture of listening and discovery. Spend some time in our Small Business Spotlight with Bruce Kawahara....
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.