Insight On Business the News Hour

We WANT To Hear from YOU!

We don't ask for much. Every day we write the business news of the nation and region and provide long-form business interviews with established firms to startups. It's what we do. Today however, if you live or work in a 50 mile radius of Des Moines, we'd ask you to take a few minutes and fill our this survey from the Greater Des Moines Partnership. The survey period ends at 5pm on 1 June and what you say matters. Learn why this is important during this conversation with Mary Bontrager from the Partnership...and then, take the survey! Thanks! 
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 and Job Hunting with Katie Roth

Meet expert networking professional Katie Roth from the Aureon Family of Companies. For years Katie has used her skills to seek out and find people jobs. "It's all about connecting..." Here Katie gives some real-world examples on how to better network and offers some networking tips that just may help you land that dream job.
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. 

Supply Chain Science - James Rappold

While on vacation on beautiful Anna Maria Island we ran into, for the second year, Dr. James Rappold who "holds court" at the Island Coffee Haus. We were interested in what it is that he does and oh my...he told us. The bottom line is: "Most manufacturers and businesses are disconnected from their consumer. No matter if it is B to B or B to C often business, of any size, continue to sell or manufacture what is comfortable for them...and not what the consumer wants/needs." Think about that for a moment and have a listen. And you can learn more by going to InvOpt - Inventory Optimization for Everyone.
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 with Kyle Plummer

We talk with Kyle Plummer from the client services and marketing team of Tero International about social media for business. What must a business consider before getting involved in social media? What can be the expected results and how does Tero use several social media channels to add value to business? We asked and Kyle had answers...
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 Jeff Pitts

Each Friday afternoon we end our broadcast week with some fun. It's Stuff to DO in the Metro with Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine. Those folks at Cityview know what to....do. From the Asian Celebration to dirt tracks to the Des Moines Art Center so much going on. Have a listen and get out there!
 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. 

Fraud and Your Business

The numbers are simply stunning: Over 31% of businesses will experience fraud in the workplace more often than not it is being done by a trusted employee. Listen to Joe Desmond from Shaul & Desmond CPA as he ticks off that stat plus some tips on how you, as a business owner, can start to protect yourself.
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 Back-Story of Water with Iowa Soft Water

We take lots of things for granted and water is one of them. However with all the conversation about water quality and quantity maybe we should start thinking, "What's in my water?" Here we talk about stuff in the water like nitrates, lead, how many 'grains hard' local water/rural water might be and more with Aaron from Iowa Soft Water. Thanks for the update!
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. 

HUG and Raylee Melton

If you are a marketing person you may already know about the Des Moines Hubspot User Group (HUG) if not meet Raylee Melton who is in to talk about digital marketing, inbound marketing and a host of things you can learn should you attend the next HUG event. And, what is really cool is you don't need to be a Hubspot user to go...how neat is that? 
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. 

Dream Job - Island Coffee Haus

Meet and hear the business story of Bev Lesick from the Island Coffee Haus of Anna Maria Island. How she turned what she didn't know into a business that brews up goodness 365 days a year. We love finding these entrepreneur stories and sharing them with you...
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. 

Anna Maria Island Chamber - Deb Wing

With over 600 members the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce dwarfs many of the same size communities in the Greater Des Moines Metro. Three communities make up the tiny sliver of an island that has roughly 10,000 inhabitants. We visit with Deborah Wing the president of the local chamber about business, living and working on Anna Maria...
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.