Insight On Business the News Hour

Metro Business Networking/Education with Laura Kinnard

Each week Laura Kinnard visits our studio to chat about her top picks for business networking and educational opportunities for business and marketers. Here's Laura!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.

Restaurants Need Help - We'll Start with Branding

It's a huge problem for the restaurant industry...no help. No chefs, cooks, servers, dishwashers...no help. The reasons are many but chief among them is the "brand" associated with food service. In Europe food service workers are admired...in the U.S. they are often looked down upon. The restaurant industry needs to build a better brand.  Some thoughts...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.

TelePharm Pharmacy Solutions with Roby Miller

It's a huge breakthrough for rural and isolated communities that need access to pharmaceutical services but no drug store for miles.  Enter Roby Miller and TelePharm a way in which physicians can safely prescribe medications and have those filled right in town. Roby comes from a pharmacy family, TelePharm is now in several states and...he's not yet 30 years old. 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.

Stuff to DO in the Metro with Sheryl!

Grab your planner because here's Sheryl Tessier from Eat, Play, Love Des Moines with her top picks of "Stuff to DO in the Metro" this weekend and beyond. Go on...git out there and have a great weekend!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.

Branding - What Business Needs to Know

One of the goals of the Business News Hour is to offer business owners/managers and boards information on how they can boost their success. In this segment we visit with our friend Brooke Benschoter of The Consultancy a public relations and branding firm here in the Des Moines Metro. What is it that businesses can learn and then do to increase acceptance?  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.

Oakridge Neighborhood - Success and Diversity

This swatch of land near downtown Des Moines is, perhaps, one of the most culturally diverse sections of the city yet it boosts some of the highest educational success stories in the Metro. Meet Carol Bodensteiner the Board President for the Oakridge Neighborhood and learn more about this fascinating section of Des Moines and the program: Jazz, Jewels & Jeans. Success comes from commitment.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.

The Des Moines Metro Housing Market and Zombie Homes?

We've been hearing and reporting, for months, about the national housing market and called on our friend Lance Hanson from Re/Max Real Estate Concepts to share with us the current status of the Des Moines Metro housing market.  Oh, and we did ask about Zombie Houses...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.

Chatting Sustainability with CiJi of Urban Ambassadors.

The buzz, nearly everywhere is "sustainability". What is it? Who is involved and how does Urban Ambassadors fit into the discussion? We asked our guest Ciji Mitrisin about that and the upcoming Friendraiser scheduled for this weekend. 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 Home Remodeling!

Coming up this weekend it's the Homebuilders Association of Greater Des Moines tour of remodeled homes. We wanted to learn more so we invited Dan Knoup, the executive officer of the association and Marie Herrick of Modern Touches to our studio.  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 Talk Communication with Carlos Alvarez

Here is a surprising conversation with Tero International Trainer, Carlos Alvarez about what matters when you are in a conversation. For example, we suspect you might think "content" is the most important part of communication...we did until we heard differently. How does Tero International help individuals and businesses grow?  Take some time and become a better communicator. Here is our 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.