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With so much packed into the last 12 months, the June family is taking a moment to pause this holiday season to breathe and share a glimpse of our world.

The July 4 holiday is more than fireworks and food—it’s a reminder of bold choices, brave words, and the power of message. This timeless post explores how the Declaration of Independence blends fact and feeling to spark action—an enduring lesson for today’s communicators, brands, and leaders.

Memorial Day honors those who sacrificed for our freedoms. Embrace gratitude for loved ones and fortitude in life’s challenges. Pause, reflect, and appreciate.

The Barrel O’Monkeyz team wishes you and yours the best for 2025 and beyond!

Happy Holidays from Barrel O’Monkeyz!

As you enjoy your cookout or outing with family and friends, take a moment to honor those fallen soldiers who have fought to protect the freedoms we enjoy in this country. That’s what Memorial Day is really all about.

In business and in life, there are just some things we love to do and some things we abhor—even if we’re good at them. What we like gives us energy, what we don’t drains it. In that light, let’s explore some realistic options for overcoming energy drains and gains at home and at work.

My family taught me a lot about being successful. As the youngest child, I learned by watching my older siblings try, fail, learn from their mistakes, and succeed. I also learned the value of collaboration, communication, and cooperation.

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…

Four in 10 Americans usually make New Year’s resolutions. Are you one of them? According to Statistic Brain, top resolutions include getting healthier (21%), improving one’s lifestyle (12.5%), and making better financial decisions (8.5%). Of course, of those who do make resolutions, only 8% carry through on them. No matter how you look at it,…