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What’s your yearbook resolution?

In honor of 2021, we asked advisers about New Year’s resolutions—their yearbook ones. Responses came from the Balfour Advisers Facebook group and are included here as part of the Going the Distance

New year, new attitude

Goodbye 2020, Hello 2021! We’re excited to be back and starting our eighth year of Tuesday Tips. And with a new year should come a fresh start and new attitude. We know it’s been a tumultuous school

Increase responses with crowdsourcing strategies and incentives

This is the Year of Crowdsourcing. We need all the help we can get to gather interviews, stories and photos. If you’re struggling with dismal responses, here’s how to strategize for better results.

Congratulations to our Fall 2020 Great Shot Photo Winners!

We are excited to announce the winners of the Fall 2020 edition of Balfour’s Great Shot Photo Contest. Though many of you are distancing (both socially and learning-wise), your creativity and talent

Spread the word: the yearbook is happening

Reassure your audience you’re capturing this historic year and they don’t want to miss out. Share the message to build excitement and boost sales.

CSPA names seven Balfour schools 2021 Crown Finalists

Seven schools were named 2021 Crown Finalists by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association recently. Throughout the first week of December, CSPA announced the finalists in print, digital and hybrid

No pictures? No problem. Find design inspiration in image-free spreads

Photos aren’t the only way to illustrate spreads. We know the uncertainty of events, a lack of access and the virtual nature of schools have made photo collection tougher than usual. But that’s even

Yearbook staffers earn national recognition as NSPA 2020 Individual Award Winners

Seven Balfour schools received national awards in 10 categories for the National Scholastic Press Association’s 2020 Individual Awards.

NSPA announced the winners during a virtual awards ceremony for

Coverage in 2021: Academic Zoom ideas

The whole reason we’re in school is academics. But most of us aren’t in school right now. With the second part of our academic ideas tip, we’re continuing our 2021 coverage series, this week focusing

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