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Stuff to Do in the Metro with Sheryl This Weekend!

If it's Friday it's Sheryl Tessier from Eat, Play, Love Des Moines. Stuff to do in the Metro...along with Sheryl and Michael Dustin Halderson is back behind the mic. Have a listen then go...do something!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.

Need Commercial Music? Meet James Goodlett

We figure it's a win when we can help an emerging business.  Enter James Goodlett from Jam Good Productions in Altoona.  When we first heard his original music we figured he would be perfect for branding music for business.  From video to television ads to corporate work, Mr. Goodlett has some talent.  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.

The Iowa Daily Democrat - Communication in a New Way

Several months ago former State Senator Jack Hatch, along with several other investors, created the Iowa Daily Democrat.  We were interested in the rational and the business model behind such a communication so we asked Jack and writer Rick Smith from Urbandale to share with us the reason the online publications exists.  We also took some time to talk about the Supreme Court and the Affordable Care Act.  Listen in...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.

Metro Housing, Habitat and More

Just yesterday we had a national story about how rentals are outpacing home ownership. We reached out to Lance Hanson from ReMax Real Estate Concepts to ask him if that trend was also something local to the Des Moines Metro.  We talked about that and then Tim Meline a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity joined us to talk about their latest project.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 Central Iowa Sports Network - Works!

Our friend Peter Tarpey is back in the studio!  Today we're chatting about the Central Iowa Sports Network, how consumers digest news and sports and what the future may hold. It's a great "start-up" story. 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.

Bankers Trust - A Look at How Multi-Cultural Decisions Build a Brand

Who you are and where you come from has an impact on your business. That is clearly true when it comes to the diverse and multi-cultural efforts of Bankers Trust, a near century old bank, that is anything but...closed. Suku Radia is the President/CEO of Bankers Trust. We talked about inclusion, building community and how that helps build a solid brand. 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.

Gov. John Kasich Comes to Iowa

It's been sixteen years since now Gov. John Kasich (R-OH) has been in Iowa. He was here today as part of the Greater Des Moines Partnership Candidate Program...even though the governor is not...yet...a candidate. While we don't cover many political events we think, as a business broadcast, we have a duty to share some thoughts and cover the story if for nothing else Iowa and our First in the Nation status.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.

How Understanding Culture Can Boost Productivity

Is there a connection between learning about the culture of workers and productivity?  Deborah Rinner Godwin of Tero International says her experience in teaching cultural connections for business is proof of it's value and gives us several examples. And, because our world is shifting so quickly, there is not a business that would not see a benefit in learning more.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 48 Hour Film Project is Coming to Des Moines!

The 48 Hour Film Project (July 24-26) is a creative explosion for film-makers. In charge of this project is Samuel Pace-Tuomi whom we asked to give us a flavor of what the project is, how many teams compete, where they go from here and what can the entire event mean to not only the people taking part in the project but the community as well. 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.

How Can Human Resources Boost Profits?

Often the human resources department is seen as an expense rather than an investment. In this interview with Jeff Garrison from Merit Resources we talk about the many facets involved in business that detract from sales and profits. But, in the end HR can boost profits and allow you to focus on growth. 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.