The Colophon - Balfour Yearbooks Blog

We’re excited to share the winning layouts from our inaugural Great Design contest.

It’s never been trickier to market yearbooks. And yet, it’s never been easier. Here are three ways to create stunning visuals and wow buyers. And the coolest part? They’re all free.

Before this spring, yearbook staffs kept their inside pages a secret, reveling in the reveal on distribution day. But the pandemic forced staffs to rethink their marketing strategy, doing something

Adviser Kristin Taylor (center) examines a spread with co-editors in chief Siena Mizel and Julia Wanger. Mizel and Wanger have been on yearbook staff all four years of high school. Photo by Quincy

We are excited to announce the winners of the Spring 2020 edition of Balfour’s Great Shot Photo Contest. This edition of the contest was unlike any we’ve done before, as this spring has proven that

Balfour employees at the letter jacket facility in Waco, TX, have been sewing masks for local hospitals. They were crafted from cap and gown fabric from Gaspard, Balfour’s sister company, also owned

After an epic day of journalism, we're back with more training and content to get your staffs ready for 2021. Each week we're bringing one of our speakers back for another valuable session. Join us

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

We hoped you’ve enjoyed watching with us! Many have asked about rewatching the video and resources from the sessions.

Yearbook staffs rack up 14 awards during NSPA’s spring live awards ceremony, including two Best of Show finishes.

The National Scholastic Press Association honored four Balfour schools as 2019 NSPA Pacemaker Winners, Friday, April 17, 2020.

We love a good challenge! Show off a great spread design from your yearbook. Or, even better, get a jumpstart on designing your 2021 book. Here is an assignment that will engage your students to hone