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It’s award season in the American entertainment industry. You can barely get through a news cycle without hearing about this actress, that producer, or some pop star talking about his or her craft and how simply being nominated for an award is an honor. NOTE: for those who have been sleeping under a rock for…

I’m a firm believer that every day when we wake, we intend to do and be the best for ourselves, our friends, our families, our communities, and for our businesses. I also believe that the start of a fresh year is a special time for reflection, renewal, and re-invigoration, both personally and professionally. What worked…

There’s an old adage that says “You can’t be everything to everybody.” Attempt to do so in your personal life, and you’ll constantly be trying to please everyone to the point where you stretch yourself so thin that there’s just not enough “you” left to go around for family, friends, and all those relationships that…

You’ve built your brand story on hard work, offering great products and services that make an emotional connection to your target audience, and the ability to consistently meet or exceed your customer’s expectations. Mobile Edge CORE Gaming Backpack Name TWICE Award Winner! Mobile Edge’s new CORE Gaming Backpack has been named 2017 VIP Award Winner…

Memorial Day is in the rear-view mirror, which means summer weather is about to hit and vacation “season” soon will be in full swing, including for yours truly and the Monkeyz staff. It’s an annual rite that’s good for the body, mind, and spirit—and good for recharging the batteries so you’re in tip-top fighting shape…

So you’ve just landed on planet Earth from deep space, smack in the middle of the LA metro-plex, not far from Mel’s Diner. No, you haven’t decided to get back in your flying saucer immediately and beat a hasty retreat back to the home world (though I cant’t say I’d blame you if you did).…

Whether or not the design elements of cheerleader uniforms can be copyrighted might, at first glance, seem a bit inconsequential. After all, except for certain graphics, school/team colors, or stitch patterns, cheerleader outfits are all pretty much the same, aren’t they? Not so, says the United States Supreme Court, which recently ruled on a case…

Having an App for your business is a near must these days. Large business or small, deploying an App fills essentially the same business need that Websites first began to fill 15 or so years ago by providing customers and prospects a digital space in which to interact with your brand. In other words, if…

When it comes to Social Media networks, size does matter. Of course, you want a quality audience that’s genuinely interested in your brand and what you have to say, and interested in sharing news about your brand with others, but you also want numbers—BIG numbers. Telling 10 of the most interested and loyal fans all…

Looking for unique gifts for all the little monkeys on your list? Then look no further, the 2016 edition of the Barrel O’Monkeyz holiday gift giving guide is finally here—and it may be just what you need to find that special something for that special someone on your list either now or the whole year…

Emmy award-winning producer Neil Mandt of MANDT VR shared his views on the state of the emerging field of virtual reality with a sold-out crowd of attendees at an event last week designed to emphasize on where and how content for virtual reality and augmented reality will be generated in the years to come. Presented…

Star Trek’s Holodeck still might be some years in the future, but the technology essential to power it is already in place: Advanced desktop displays with touch and motion accessories Immersive experiences such as VR/AR goggles VR/AR rooms and enclosures, such as simulators and even amusement park rides. As a result, a budding VR/AR content…