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Good Communication Repeats Itself
A lot of businesses don’t want to repeat themselves. But that’s how good communication works—you break through the noise by repeating a consistent message.
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A Dose of Perspective

I recently purchased a mosaic tile piece from a local artist for my office that’s a daily reminder to be grateful.
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Why Content Matters
I’m a writer, so creating content is like breathing to me. But I know it’s not like that for everybody, especially small business owners. Sometimes the challenge is not the how, but the why. Why should I care about creating content?
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Talking Better Politics

Our founder and head monkey, Kevin D. Hendricks, appeared in the Star Tribune on Saturday, January 9 talking about his book Better Politics, Please. The short Q&A covered finding hope and common ground in politics, what motivated the book, and local reporting with West St. Paul Reader.
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2020 in Review
Recapping the highs and lows of 2020 for Monkey Outta Nowhere. From losing clients to successful projects, 2020 has been all about change.
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Don’t Wait for Inspiration
“The days I feel inspired aren’t the days I do my best work.” -Author Dani Shapiro
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An Attitude of Gratitude
If you want to be authentic, it needs to be more than a sentiment expressed in the latter half of November.
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No One Will Tell Your Story but You
If you wait for someone else to tell your story, there won’t be a story to tell.
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Making the World a Little Brighter
In a sometimes dreary world, your organization is working to make it a little brighter (even if you don’t realize you are). You should share that story.
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Follow up and Follow up and Follow up
One thing I’ve learned in my 20 years of work in communication is the importance of follow up.
