Just passing through? We’ll help you make sure you’re on the right track with NumberBarn’s port away plan. Perhaps you’ve just found the perfect, catchy new vanity number for your brand or business, or you’re exploring how to get a second number or alternate number. Maybe you’ve stored your number with the Barn for a […]
When we learned that popular fishing radio talk show “Let’s Talk Hookup” uses NumberBarn to let their callers text in their questions, we bit. President and Co-Host Pete Gray shares more of the “Let’s Talk Hookup” story. “From fly fishing for trophy rainbow trout to saltwater fishing for 400-pound tuna,” the “Let’s Talk HookUp” show […]
It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for! When we posted the Top Area Codes of 2021, it became one of our most viewed articles in the history of NumberBarn. We took note, and catapulted into another deep dive into the Area Code trends of last year. So with no further ado, we’re divulging the Most […]
Welcome to the ultimate who-dunit Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt! A life-sized game reminiscent of “Clue,” it’s full of intrigue and no small shortage of plot twists and turns. (Literal “plot” twists…in the Old Town version, you might find yourself deciphering clues near a centuries-old graveyard.) If you appreciate riddles and strategic board games, this Southern […]
It’s a new year and we want to introduce you to new opportunities to maximize your contact and customer communications! As a ClearHello company, we don’t want you to miss out on the countless invaluable resources available to you through our sister companies. Build your business and brand with our full suite of services. From […]
For elderly clients of Meals on Wheels of Alameda County’s programs, sometimes “a little bit really does go a long way.” Meals on Wheels (MOW), a renowned and national name for feeding homebound seniors, serves up more than a meal to our senior loved ones across the United States. When Meals on Wheels delivers a […]
“Santa! We know him!!!” Ok, well maybe not quite Santa but we’re definitely “in” with his closest circle. It’s not everyday you get to talk to Santa’s Head Elf, but what can we say…we know people (and elves.) Even more wild, did you know that you, your children, your relatives and even your coworkers can […]
Whether you’ve noticed or not, area codes underlie part of all of our respective identities. Wherever you move, your area code associates you with a specific geographical locale. Born and raised in North County San Diego, if I relocated to New York, I would stick out like a sore thumb with my 760 area code […]
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Melana Preston
Melana Preston is a Sr. Copywriter for NumberBarn and ClearHello. With her extensive background in marketing and humanitarian work, she loves working for “a company that truly values people and meaningful connections.” When she’s not pun-tificating clever copy or dad jokes, you can find her lost behind her camera lens capturing a mountain or sunset.
Jeremy Watkin is Director of Customer Support and Experience at NumberBarn. Not only does he love serving customers, but he's a prolific writer and speaker on the topic and has been recognized numerous times for his thought leadership. Be sure to connect with him on Twitter. His handle is @jtwatkin.
Jenny Dempsey was Social Media & Customer Experience Manager from 2017-2020, bringing her extensive telecom industry knowledge to help build NumberBarn’s content-base while cultivating a positive & happy customer experience.
Joel Arnold is a Digital Marketer with diverse experience and industry expertise in telecommunications, real estate, travel, health & wellness, and content creation. When he’s not at home watching Survivor, you can catch him and his wife reading at a coffee shop or taking their family to the park.
Alan is a lifestyle blogger, marketing manager, and art director who has been covering electronics and media culture for so long, he remembers being disconnected from the internet whenever somebody would pick up the phone.
Will Fulton is a writer and editor who's covered technology, games, and theater for publications like Popular Science, Uber, Polygon, Lifewire, Digital Trends, and more. He's now mostly focused on helping his houseplants thrive and raising his chihuahua mix Charlie to be an upstanding citizen.
Mariana Camacho is a content strategist and communications specialist focused on brand storytelling, marketing, and creative writing. She works with international brands and founders across lifestyle, hospitality, technology, and social impact, helping them shape narratives that connect and genuinely impact the people they’re meant to serve.
Ella Delancey Jones is an award-nominated journalist and copywriter who began her career in tech and consumer PR in London before launching her own content business in 2018. Her writing has appeared in publications including Cosmopolitan, POPSUGAR, Insider, The Independent, and Grazia, and she has been featured on Sky News and BBC. Ella is known for producing clear, thoughtful, and reliable content across journalism and brand storytelling.
Collin Czarnecki is a researcher specializing in consumer behavior, public records analysis, and survey-based studies. He spent nearly a decade as a journalist and editor, publishing more than 2,500 articles for newspapers and digital news outlets across the Gannett network and Patch.com.
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