MONKEYZ BLOG

Post-Labor Day weekend seemed like a good time to reflect on work, employee engagement, and how hiring the right people for the job who are happy and passionate about their work affects your brand. The Barrel O’Monkeyz team consists of engaged individuals dedicated to serving the Monkeyz mission and all our clients. Simply put, we’re…

It’s been a while—at least around the start of COVID—since I reached out with an update. I’m glad to report that both the June household and Barrel O’Monkeyz is striving, surviving, and thriving!

As you go out into the world to represent your brand, who can you rely on to hold down the fort at home? Who’s your pinch-hitter? This is an important topic for leaders who attend or participate in tradeshows like the PPAI Expo premium show in Las Vegas or the SAAC Expo in San Diego—events that take them out of…

These days the marketplace is becoming saturated with new brands, and so many are approaching this problem by casting the widest nets and diluting their brand identity to hopefully appeal to new markets. It’s important to remember what makes your brand unique. I explored this topic a few years ago and I think you’ll find…

The tools may change over the years, but the fundamentals of brand building do not. Your brand story depends on giving your customers reasons to believe you can deliver. Nowadays it’s easier than ever to get your message out there. Let’s take a look at a blog from a few years back for some proven…

I’ll be the first to admit it, I like to game. I may not be as proficient as some of the younger gamers out there, but for a “seasoned” individual, I do pretty well. Have controller, will travel! Not surprisingly, summer is a popular time for gaming. The days are longer and warmer, so everyone…

To me, summer seems to be a more appropriate time to start thinking more about self-care. We tend to be more active. People are taking vacations. Farm stands and grocery stores are loaded with fresh veggies and fruit. If ever there’s a time to be more health conscious, summer would seem to be it. Of…

I’ve written before about the importance of keeping your foot on the marketing pedal during so-called “off-peak” times of year, such as over the Winter holidays and during the summer. The motto of the article to follow is “Don’t disappear just because you think your customers have (because they haven’t).” Keep Your Marketing Efforts Going…

Happy 4th of July everyone! I hope you get to spend time with loved ones enjoying an awesome backyard cookout, family get-together, or maybe even a full-on videogaming adventure with friends across the miles (trust me, it’s a thing). I wanted to share these tips for enjoying the holiday from Mobile Edge, leading designer and…

Sometimes it’s interesting to look back over a certain span of time to see how much things have changed or how much they’ve stayed the same. The United States turns 247 years old on July 4. That’s ancient in people terms, but quite young for a country. What have we learned in our nearly 250…

Summer is a time for travel and vacations, but that doesn’t mean your marketing efforts should take a timeout. While you and your staff are recharging body, mind, and spirit with a little summertime R&R, there are plenty of things you can do over the next several months to ensure your business growth efforts don’t…

Father’s Day is coming right up. How do you honor your dad, whether he’s still with us or not, for the role he has played in your life? A few years back I wrote a blog honoring all dads out there. I was going to write another for this year, but I figured “if it…

There are certain rites of spring’s transition to summer: Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and high school and college graduations come to mind. While each brings its own unique traditions, gift-giving is a common thread. Mother’s Day may have passed, but Father’s Day and graduation celebrations are still to come. This year, give your dad or…

It’s hard to read the news these days and NOT hear about how artificial intelligence (AI) is impacting our lives. From images and content your read online, to law enforcement and health care, chances are AI has impacted your life already and you don’t even know it. Where is this all going? To find out,…

Nowadays, whether it’s for work or for play, we take our tech with us everywhere we go—even moms. When we don’t have our tech with us, or worse yet we drop and damage it, we’re at a loss. This Mother’s Day, busy moms are sure to appreciate a practical and thoughtful gift that supports their…

We can’t be all work and no play. I’m even known to kick back on occasion. For students, the need to take a break can be very real, especially this time of year. In this look at what’s inside student go-bags, let’s explore some essentials: mobile power, and how to protect against dropping or bumping…