“There’s no place like home.” Establishing a fun, friendly environment is essential to keeping a happy staff.

The struggle is real: with tests, homework and high school drama, staffers can be stressed out. With deadlines looming, we know the yearbook room can’t be a stress-free zone. But it can be a happy

Now Hiring: Why you should start yearbook recruitment early

Perks of the job – as you recruit new staffers, let them know it’s about more than a yearbook

We’re going BIG for JEA/NSPA Dallas!

JEA/NSPA will host its fall convention this week in the heart of Dallas, which is also the  hometown of Balfour Yearbooks. We are excited this great city was chosen to host some 4,000 plus journalism

Simplify your year with Balfour’s Adviser Guide

Advising a yearbook takes skills…a lot of them. While creativity and photography skills matter, being business savvy and managing your time are arguably just as important. It’s a tough job, and that

HIYT: High-intensity yearbook training at Balfour’s Intensity Workshop

High-Intensity Interval Training is a great way to get in shape, right? Borrowing the same idea of intense work and intense training, staffs across the country can get their yearbooks in shape at 

The 5 people you need in your yearbook network

We’ve said it before: It takes a village to make a yearbook. From coordinating school pictures to designing and editing pages, a yearbook’s production requires a team of talented and dedicated

Yearbook tips when you aren’t sure where to start

If you’re reading this blog, more than likely you’ve found your way into the wonderful world of yearbook. First things first, welcome! Doing the yearbook is an exciting and special opportunity to be

6 tips for getting started on your 2018 yearbook

With schools back in session, planning your 2018 yearbook is top of mind. Where should you get started? Spend a few days introducing the rookies to the yearbook world by covering these staff topics

Amp up distribution

There's nothing like a stack of yearbook boxes to bring a staff to a shrieking frenzy. Take that excitement and pass it on. Here are some helpful suggestions:

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