
Expressing Thanks for a Great 2017 . . . and Beyond!
Thanksgiving is a perfect time to step back and take a moment to say “thanks” to all the people in your life who make what you have, what you enjoy, what you love, and what you look forward to possible each and every day. Here are Barrel O’Monkeyz, like most Americans, we’ll be celebrating Thanksgiving…

Power On With CORE: Mobile Edge Kickstarter Aims to Change the Game
Every now and then, I like to showcase some of the great work the Barrel O’Monkeyz team is doing for our clients. This happens to be one of those times—plus it represents an opportunity for you, my faithful Monkeyz blog readers, to get in on the ground floor of something I happen to think is…

BOM Goes Hollywood with Article Featured in IN Hollywood Magazine
In “Social Media: It’s Time to Get Out There and Engage (Here’s How…),” Paul June, aka the King Monkey, dispenses sage advice to readers of the 25th Anniversary issue of IN Hollywood Magazine, the Los Angeles magazine of entertainment, fashion, people, and lifestyles. Paul joins a select list of authors, thought leaders, business professionals, and…

Field Your Own Team of All Stars with these 5 Fundamentals of Team Excellence
This week was time for the annual MLB All Star Game—a time for the American League and National League to showcase their best talent. Watching the game got me to wondering why companies—rank and file businesses—don’t field their own all-star teams. Call me a crazy monkey, but a business team’s contributions to its organization’s bottom…

What’s it Mean to be a Dad?
Father’s Day is fast approaching. It’s Sunday, June 18, for those of you who need a reminder. My daughters are growing like weeds. They amaze me every day with their words, their actions, the sibling rivalry and sibling bonds that are developing even at their young ages, and of course their affection for dear old…

Give Your Mother’s Day Celebration a Digital Boost
Does writing about social media in a Mother’s Day blog mean I’ve completely surrendered to the digital age? Perhaps. But is that such a bad thing? These are the times in which we live, after all. I was recently in a brainstorming session with my team. The topic of old school versus new school approaches…

We’re Back: Sea Otter Bigger and Better than Ever
By all indicators, this year’s Sea Otter Classic in Monterey, CA was bigger and better than ever, with more exhibitors (400+), more sponsor banners (900+), and 8% growth in the number of athletes competing. As for the number of visitors/spectators, while the exact total isn’t available yet, the main parking area held 1,000 more vehicles…

On the Road: Sea Otter Bound!
The King Monkey (aka me, Paul June) is on the road this week to the Sea Otter Classic in Monterey, California with Kim Merrill of Merrill Marketing/Communications, a full-service public relations agency specializing in branding, marketing, and communications consulting. The Sea Otter Classic is “A Celebration of Cycling” for families, cycling enthusiasts, racers, and everything…

Do Your Homework: Brand “Confusion” Can Be Costly
Your brand is the way consumers experience your business. It’s the story of who you are and how you show up in the hearts and minds of consumers and your customers, encompassing everything from your logo and your product or service’s “look and feel,” to the way you interact with customers. What happens when your…

The Facts of Life (Insurance)
Let’s face it, for everyone reading this blog your days living large in the jungle canopy and hanging out with your monkey friends and family will, inevitably, come to an end. Sad but true. We only get to be monkeyz on God’s green Earth for so long. I know. This is not a very cheery…

I Voted, Did You?
Whether your “With Her” or convinced we need to “Make America Great Again,” or whether you’re a “Yes” or a “No” vote on this or that, makes no difference to me. It’s GO TIME for America, so stop monkeying around, get off your behind, and get out there and vote! This is our chance to…

Dina Daglas Named Monkeyz Account Executive
Dina Daglas has taken a step up the Monkeyz career ladder, moving from Account Coordinator to Account Executive in recognition of her hard work with Barrel O’Monkeyz clients, fresh ideas, reliability, and solution-oriented approach. Dina started with BoM in October 2014 as “Account Coordinator,” and has been responsible for creating social media strategies for clients…