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The new normal for autographs: virtual signing parties

Written by Kel Lemons | Apr 28, 2020 1:59:47 PM



No school? No problem. Thanks to an exclusive collaboration with Tribute, we’re offering virtual signing parties for students missing out on yearbook signing.

Just because you can't be with your friends physically, doesn't mean you can't collect the meaningful messages you'd normally find in your yearbook.

We’ve teamed up with Tribute to offer virtual signing parties. A virtual signature is a video clip of friends, classmates, teachers or family sharing their appreciation and support for someone they want to celebrate. These are compiled into a touching video keepsake from this most memorable of years.

The Tribute platform helps each student create their own "virtual signature page" where they can easily collect video stories, photos and messages of support from their community. No editing skills or tech knowledge required.

Balfour has an exclusive partnership with Tribute for virtual signing party tributes. Normally a $25 fee, this service is free of charge. Compliments of Balfour, use code Balfour2020 for the DIY Tribute option.



HOW DO YOU BEGIN?

Head to the specialized Balfour Tribute page to get started. Click on “Start a virtual signature page” to begin and choose the DIY option (don’t worry, the $25 will be waived at checkout). Enter basic information about yourself and create a personalized page that is easily shared with friends and family.

Your custom URL can be shared via text, email and through social media. Your friends and family can visit the Tribute page where they’ll learn more and submit funny and meaningful videos. Tribute will automatically compile submissions into a video timeline.

You’ll have the ability to reorder videos, add cool effects and music, and download a high resolution keepsake you can hold onto forever.

Best of all, you can acquire virtual signatures from more than just fellow students and teachers. You can have parents, grandparents, other relatives and outside-of-school friends contribute videos to your virtual signature party. Here’s a flyer you can share with students.

Just because you can't be at school because of COVID-19, it doesn't mean you can't get your "yearbook" signed. A yearbook signature is a personal tribute worth cherishing forever.