Insight On Business the News Hour

So many things going on in the Des Moines Metro and many of what we experience here comes from the offices of the Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau. Greg Edwards joins us to talk about their efforts, what the new downtown hotel means for the Metro and how Restaurant Week started and where it is today. Always a pleasure to have Greg in studio.

Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

In a major change Shane Goodman announced last month that Cityview was going from a weekly paper to a monthly magazine. We booked Shane as soon as we could and today the New Cityview is hitting newsstands across the metro. Why the change and what will it mean for content? Listen in! 

Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

We all go to networking events and most of the time we fail at making a lasting impression or of securing a valuable connection. So, how can we take on the next event with confidence?  Michele Whitty from Tero International offers some solid tips and suggestions on successful networking tools.

Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Most businesses are purchased by "first time buyers". In this conversation we provide you some insight on the steps you should take in pursuit of becoming a business owner. Ready?  Sam Kreamer and Thomas Kutz break it down into several steps from knowing you to the take over. 

Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Join us as we talk about business networking events for startups to established businesses who want to branch out and meet new people. Even the most hard core long time business pro might benefit from Laura's list of Business Networking in the Des Moines Metro! On Twitter go to #DMBizEvents for more.

Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

If you live anywhere close to the Greater Des Moines Metro you know that something is always going on here. That's why we have Sheryl Tessier from Eat, Play, Love Des Moines help us pick the best things to do. A little Friday Fun that looks into next week as well.

Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

It opened this week and today we visited with the Chef and General Manager of Magnolia Wine Kitchen, Josh Van Ryeswick. What's the direction for Magnolia? Women. Josh tells us that they created the atmosphere and the food designed around women and a softer image. Have a listen and then...try them. (And so cool that it's right next door to the studio!)

Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

She is one of the founding members of the Social Media Club of Des Moines and Caroline Jones has been leading the charge on the Third Annual Hashies Program scheduled for Thursday, August 25th from 6pm - 9pm at Jasper Winery in Des Moines. What are the Hashies? It is a social media competition where judges look at various social media campaigns from agencies, non-profits, businesses and then offer up awards. Even if you're not currently using Social Media for Business this should be an excellent event where you can learn best practices and...have some fun. You can get your tickets to The Hashies...here. 

Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Join us for a fascinating story about Hoyt Sherman Place, the family that created the mansion and the back story of what this jewel has grown into. Robert Warren is the new executive director of the non-profit and he is onl a mission to bring new relevance to the building and allow it to shine as a must go place in the Metro.  Enjoy the story!

Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Recently the Des Moines Radio Group switched formats for FM-104.5 from "music of your life" to News/Talk. We asked Jeff "Del" Delvaux to join us and explain why the change was made, what factors are considered when making changes in formats and more. Here is that conversation:

Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.