The Colophon - Balfour Yearbooks Blog

Do you need ideas for last-minute yearbook sales? Are you struggling to reach students who haven’t bought a yearbook? Check out the GREEN KIT, a detailed plan for targeting non-buyers.

Eleanor Roosevelt said, “When you cease to make a contribution, you begin to die.” In that case, Kristi Rathbun will live a good long time.

As much as the yearbook staff enjoys a well-developed theme and beautiful page design, people buy the yearbook to look at the pictures.

The Columbia Scholastic Press Association released its list of Crown Award finalists for publications published during the 2013-14 academic year. Balfour is both honored and delighted to work with 13

by Erin Coggins

Erin Coggins is the adviser at Sparkman High School in Harvest, Alabama.

I love to travel and meet new people. When they ask what I do for a living, I proudly respond that I teach

Like cake & ice cream, peanut butter & jelly or Laurel and Hardy, Adobe® InDesign® & BalfourTools®, are a Perfect Match.

by Mark Murray

Mark Murray is Director of Technical Services and Systems Integration at Arlington ISD in Texas.

by Christine Seymour

Christine Seymour is the yearbook adviser at Helena High School in Montana.

With seven months, 272 pages, five deadlines, 17 staff members, and two programs to learn, there is

In December, close the year with a thank you to yearbook staff. After all, they are the reason you have an awesome product to sell. Encourage sales progress with a team party.