Insight On Business the News Hour

Meet the Newest in Downtown - Magnolia Wine Kitchen

It opened this week and today we visited with the Chef and General Manager of Magnolia Wine Kitchen, Josh Van Ryeswick. What's the direction for Magnolia? Women. Josh tells us that they created the atmosphere and the food designed around women and a softer image. Have a listen and then...try them. (And so cool that it's right next door to the studio!)
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page. 

Hoyt Sherman Place the Past and Future with Robert Warren

Join us for a fascinating story about Hoyt Sherman Place, the family that created the mansion and the back story of what this jewel has grown into. Robert Warren is the new executive director of the non-profit and he is onl a mission to bring new relevance to the building and allow it to shine as a must go place in the Metro.  Enjoy the story!
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page. 

Radio and Format Changes with the Des Moines Radio Group

Recently the Des Moines Radio Group switched formats for FM-104.5 from "music of your life" to News/Talk. We asked Jeff "Del" Delvaux to join us and explain why the change was made, what factors are considered when making changes in formats and more. Here is that conversation:
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page. 

Bob Clements on Business - Well Worth Your Time!

For seventeen years Bob Clements has been working with business owners to help them achieve success and over the years he has added mergers and acquisitions to the family of services provided by Benchmark Business Group. We talk about what makes a business, what makes one successful and when it's time how to win with a sale...or a purchase. Seriously good stuff here.
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page. 

The Hashies Are Back!

She is one of the founding members of the Social Media Club of Des Moines and Caroline Jones has been leading the charge on the Third Annual Hashies Program scheduled for Thursday, August 25th from 6pm - 9pm at Jasper Winery in Des Moines. What are the Hashies? It is a social media competition where judges look at various social media campaigns from agencies, non-profits, businesses and then offer up awards. Even if you're not currently using Social Media for Business this should be an excellent event where you can learn best practices and...have some fun. You can get your tickets to The Hashies...here. 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page. 

Website Basics with Heidi Feltz of DWebware

What should business know or do when it comes to web development? That was one of the questions we asked Heidi Feltz from DWebware. From what is hot in web design to what are the critical things business needs to do with regard to keeping their website attractive and able to be found.
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page. 

Aging Issues in Iowa with Jim Cushing

This week there is a special session on aging hosted by the Iowa Association of Area Agencies on Aging. With us to detail what you can expect is Jim Cushing the executive director of i4a. While this is a statewide program here in the Greater Des Moines Metro the event is being held at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Gardens starting at 10am on Thursday, August 4th. We also talk a bit about a place to start for information, Lifelong Links. Or call them at 866-468-7887.
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page. 

The Real Estate Market with Lance Hanson

Nationally home ownership has fallen to it's lowest point since 1965 does that mirror what is happening in the Des Moines Metro?  We also talk about current market conditions, what buyers might want to do to position themselves to get ready to buy.  Lance Hanson with ReMax Real Estate Concepts shares the story. 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page. 

Business Networking and Social Media for Business

With us, as she is each Monday Laura Kinnard with business networking opportunities in the Metro.  Then we talked about the benefits of Social Media with Mary LaHay and how she has increased membership and donations for her non-profit.  Good conversation for business: 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page. 

Fun Weekend into Next Week with Sheryl Tessier!

The final interview of each week is with our friend Sheryl Tessier from Eat, Play, Love Des Moines and her list of top picks for metro fun over the weekend and into next week. Lots to do...and lots to keep track up. Here is Sheryl!
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.