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Ultimate Guide: 13-day social media marketing campaign

If you and your staff are super-busy creating the yearbook and don’t have time to brainstorm a social media campaign, no worries! We’ve created a 13-day marketing promotion just for you. Add your own

7 solutions for group photo day

Group photo day doesn’t need to resemble a mosh pit at a Metallica concert. To avoid constant chaos and faculty complaints, have a plan. Read our seven solutions here:

Quill and Scroll recognizes the best in yearbook publishing

Quill and Scroll announced the winners of its 2015 Yearbook Excellence Contest recognizing the best in high school yearbook publishing. Students from several Balfour schools received awards for their

Don’t trip over missed sales

When you spend so much time and effort to create your book, you want to make sure as many students as possible have one.

In January contact students and/or parents of students who haven’t purchased a

So, what’s the problem?

Why didn’t you buy a yearbook?

What’s with the non-buyers? Be ready to address their objections. Zig Ziglar says, “Every sale has five basic obstacles: no need, no money, no desire, no hurry, no

It’s 2016: So now what?

Only 12% of people who make resolutions achieve them. Group resolutions won’t fare much better if you don’t have a plan. To create a course of action, have staff members read the resolutions. Then

Custom Signage: Don’t keep your yearbook a secret

Balfour now offers signage customized specifically for your school or yearbook program. Start the new year off right by creating a buzz. Establish a yearbook presence at your school. Like street

Look! You’re in the Book!

It’s the biggest complaint of non-buyers. “Why should I buy? I’m not in the yearbook.” It’s your job to SHOW them they are included so they will WANT to buy. Here’s how you can expertly share

Capture holiday spirit and staff fun with a white elephant gift exchange

What are you planning for the day before holiday break? Tap into your staff members’ anticipation of a vacation with an activity that captures the holiday spirit and promotes staff interaction.

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