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

Ridgeview staffers earn Design of Year finalist honor in MS category

Congratulations to Ridgeview Middle School yearbook staffers who were named a 2020 Design of the Year finalist by the National Scholastic Press Association.

Two Balfour schools named COVID-19 Coverage finalists

Yearbook staffers at the Episcopal School of Dallas and Bellaire High School were named 2020 COVID-19 Coverage finalists by the National Scholastic Press Association Friday.

Bowie editor up for Designer of the Year

Logan Dorsey, one of Bowie High School’s 2019-20 yearbook editors, was named a Designer of the Year finalist in the National Scholastic Press Association’s Portfolio of the Year competition.

NSPA names four Balfour schools Design of the Year finalists

Bowie High School and Bridgeland High School make the finalist list for second consecutive year while Aledo High School and Leander High School join them for the national recognition.

Why eMarketing is more important than ever

Campus marketing is a bit tougher when you’re not on campus. More than ever, we should rely on eMarketing to boost yearbook sales.

When the coronavirus first began to spread in the spring, there was

New Jersey staff visualizes “Up in the Air” theme with photo shoot

The Thistle staff’s annual photo shoot is an epic tradition at Northern Highlands Regional High School. This year was no exception. They photographed masked students with smoke bombs for their “Up in

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