Insight On Business the News Hour

Social Media and Employees/Employer with Laura Kinnard

Our friend Laura Kinnard loves the impact social media can have when it comes to business.  That's why, when we read a piece by our friend Brian Solis about employee engagement and employers being "socially engaged" we asked Laura to join us for that discussion. In addition some thoughts on social media for business and linking Facebook to your Twitter Feed. Good stuff!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.

Vom Fass Des Moines is....

When we were doing some back-ground on Vom Fass Des Moines one of the IOB staffers asked, "How do you make a living selling vinegar?"  We asked that and more of our guest Melissa Bartholomew the owner of the Foodie Center on 42nd Street.  Here is that conversation. (We're impressed!)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.

New Austrian Restaurant Coming to Des Moines

The restaurant scene in Des Moines continues to amaze. Soon our friend Michael Leo will open the Strudel Haus on Indianola Avenue just south of Principal Park. Here Michael offers up what he'll be serving and how the menu will change from daytime to evening.  We also talk about the frustrations of opening a small 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.

Stuff to Do in the Metro with Sheryl This Weekend!

Each Friday afternoon we make welcome our own Sheryl Tessier from Eat, Play, Love Des Moines for his list of stuff to do in the Metro. Nothing very deep here just a bunch of fun...  From places to go and eat to places to go and dance.  Here's Dustin, Sheryl and Michael: 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.

Kemin Industries with Libby Nelson

While we wanted to learn more about the recent ground breaking for Kemin Industries we also wanted to learn more about the people that founded the business and the business itself. Enter Libby Nelson, General Counsel of Kemin and the daughter of the founders.  Here is a wide ranging interview about what Kemin Industries was, is and what they are looking for in the future: 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.

Vets of Valor with Kathy Nees

On Tuesday, Veterans Day, our sister-station KIOA will be promoting Vets of Valor a Radiothon to raise funds for the American Legion's Temporary Assistance Fund. Kathy Nees from the American Legion - Iowa came by to talk about the Legion and the event.  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.

The Story of Honey Creek Resort with Todd Bordenaro

The website for Honey Creek Resort is stunning, the photos are amazing and it is a true jewel just outside of Des Moines. We wanted to learn more about this public resort that has a very commercial feel...yet...not.  Todd Bordenaro came by to give us the back-story about Honey Creek and, we're sold.  Gotta go!  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.

Is IT a Career Path for You? A Chance to Learn!

It's a return visit for Tom Henrickson from My IT Career Coach who brought with him Justin Bogers from the Goodwill Career Connection Center to talk about a program to help individuals learn if Information Technology, and the many, many career choices in that category, are right for folks seeking a job or a job path change. The have partnered with DMACC to make it all happen. 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.

The Business of Political Advertising with Jeff Stein

Now that the Mid-Term Elections are a memory, and the airwaves are quiet, we wanted to sit down with another broadcaster and talk about the business of politics and broadcasting. Jeff Stein is the Executive Director of the Iowa Broadcast News Association who was kind enough to join in the discussion with his thoughts and answer our questions and observations.  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.

What Happens to Your Business with Sam Kreamer

Each month we make welcome Sam Kreamer from the Kreamer Law Firm to talk about business law and/or estate planning. This month Sam starts a discussion about what happens to your business if something happens to you.  What should you be talking about with family, with management, with your legal representative? Some thoughtful discussion and Sam makes it easy to understand.  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.