Insight On Business the News Hour

Yay! It's Sheryl with Stuff to DO in the Metro!

All kinds of things going on in the Des Moines Metro this weekend and into next week with Sheryl Tessier, Tyler and Michael.  Grab your calendar fun is on the way!Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Let's Talk Food and Wine at Prime Land & Sea

Last week Sara Hill and David Baruthio of Baru 66 and the Blue Tomato held a party for friends and family at the new restaurant Prime Land & Sea in West Des Moines. We sit down with David and winemaker Chris Keller of Emanuel Tres Wines of California.  Always a class act. Have a listen. Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Steve Finch and Floor Coverings International

We love telling small business stories and offering up business in the Des Moines Metro. Today we visited with Steve Finch who has a rather unique way of selling carpet without a brick & mortar storefront. Floor Coverings International is a franchise business and we talk about what makes it different, trends in floor coverings and more.  Here is that conversation: Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Let's Get Creative with Tony Paustian

Ready to energize your "internal creative"?  If so Dr. Tony Paustian from DMACC West Campus has a treat for you.  And, know what?  It's already paid for.  Celebrate Innovation 7 is coming and all you have to do is show up for the event.  Here are all the details!Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Let's Brand Your Business for...Sales with Chuck Mefford

Our guest is a returning visitor to the Business News Hour is Chuck Mefford from Brands Formation. Author, marketer and branding expert was in Des Moines this week helping business owners better understand the science of branding/marketing. Our conversation and our toothpaste test!  Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Women, Business, Finances, Family Leave and More

On Thursday, 5 November there is a seminar that centers on women's issues as they relate to pay, work/life balance, equal pay, female mobility in business and more. The event is sponsored by the Center for American Progress and Progress Iowa. Our guest is Sarah Jayne Glenn and we cover lots of issues. Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Immanuel Pathways an Answer for your Family

As our society grows older what do family care-givers do when our loved ones wish to stay in their home?  Good question and a possible answer comes from Gina Graham from Immanuel Pathways PACE program...something news to the Des Moines Metro. Good advice and information. Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Golden Openings and Special Events with Kimberly

Our guest is the principal of Golden Openings based in Urbandale and Kimberly Baeth, like many business people, saw a vacancy and built a very successful business helping in event management. In addition her company is holding a Regional Business After Hours for the benefit of the John Stoddard Cancer Center. We love hearing about cool business stories. Here you go!Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Darcy Maulsby on Calhoun County, History and Photo Preservation

Our guest is Darcy Maulsby who owns a marketing company, writes for a living and now has published a book about the history of Calhoun County, Iowa. Some fantastic photos and notes about what was a county of over 19,000 people...but shrunk to just under 9,000 today. We also talked about the importance of saving hard copies of your photos for the future. Good stuff! Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Protecting the Business of Your Business

Our legal contributors Sam Kreamer and Thomas Kutz join us for a discussion on protecting the business of your...business. What are Trade Secrets? Are non-compete agreements enforceable? What can business do to protect against theft of customers, intellectual property and more? We asked and received answers. Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.