Insight On Business the News Hour

The Wonder of Giving!

Some of you may remember Jonnie Wright who pretended to be homeless last year, stood in the cold holding a sign asking for money.  Then something amazing happened and it was shared around the world.  This year he goes even further.  Ever been behind on your utility bills and in danger of being shut off?  Jonnie has and this is his story from this week and now, perhaps, we can begin to understand the motivation of the season.  Here is that wonderful touching story:Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Smart Talk Series in Des Moines!

Five different, nationally known, women telling their stories and sharing a wealth of information. That is what the Smart Talk Series is all about. Brooke Benschoter and Michael talk about who is coming, what the Smart Talk Series is all about and how you can go and...save some money at the same time.  Here is that conversation: Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

DSM Business Events Calendar with Laura Kinnard

It's a holiday week and for our weekly business calendar update we got...nothin'!  So, how do you fill a ten-minute segment and still have some useful information?  Laura Kinnard does just that with her #DMbizEvents Calendar.  Enjoy! Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

The Authors of the Pampered Pet Series - Sparkle Abbey

When we heard about this series of mystery books we had to visit with the authors Anita Carter and Mary Lee Woods the team that make up Sparkle Abbey.  A conversation about the publishing business today, how they started and their unique way of working together. Here is that visit:Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

A Quick Visit to The Strudel Haus

"Just because it is comfortable and nice doesn't mean it's exclusive. This is the way we enjoy life in Europe." We took our microphone and camera to The Strudel Haus to visit with our friend and Austrian, Michael Leo about being open for business the past four days and what people can expect when they visit this very nice European Style Cafe in the middle of Des Moines.   Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Stuff to Do in the Metro with Sheryl

Welcome to the Weekend!  Here is Sheryl Tessier from Eat, Play, Love Des Moines with her list of "Fun Stuff to Do in the Des Moines Metro" this weekend and beyond.  Here's Sheryl, Dustin and Michael for our trip into Friday Fun: Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Aging in Des Moines - A Good Thing?

Des Moines is considered an "age friendly" community.  What does that mean?  We asked Yogesh Shah, MD who is the Associate Dean for Global Health from the Des Moines University to speak to that issue and offer up some thoughts on how individuals can keep their mental acuity sharp. Some comments on cultural views of aging and a healthy response from family and business. An interesting and timely conversation: Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page

Thrive Senior Care with Kathleen Coady

From magazine publishing to caring for individuals in their home; it's quite a transformation. Meet Kathleen Coady the owner of Thrive Senior Care a new start-up here in the metro that is all about serving others in their time of need.  Perhaps this is something you or your family are seeking? Here is that conversation:Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page

From Baptisim to Business with Desmund Adams

OK, it surprised us...but in a good way.  In this conversation with Desmund Adams he touches on a life event and then explains the cost/benefit of that and...how it relates to business.  Here is that conversation:Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page

Reaching Out to Small Business - A New Iowa ABI Program

Recently the Iowa Association of Business and Industry entered into a new partnership with the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce in a pilot program they hope to launch across the state. We sat down with our friend Leisa Fox the Senior Vice President for ABI to learn more.  Always a great interview...here is that conversation:Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page