For April Fools next week try a fun "prank" to get attention for your yearbook, we share one idea. It's all about promotion, and we have a masterclass from a Jostens Ambassador on ideas to do that along with an idea from a school. Improve your writing with the Copy That booklet especially for yearbooking. And we share a great team building idea, never too soon to strengthen or build your staff.
For April Fools next week try a fun "prank" to get attention for your yearbook, we share one idea. It's all about promotion, and we have a masterclass from a Jostens Ambassador on ideas to do that along with an idea from a school. Improve your writing with the Copy That booklet especially for yearbooking. And we share a great team building idea, never too soon to strengthen or build your staff.
If you haven't already, it's time to use the cool In The Book flyers to sell out remaining copies, or the In The Book emails. We show you how. Image tagging gets you there, we have lessons to improve your images. Have fun with numbers in your book, we have suggestions. And for middle schools, time to enter for next year's Jostens Look Book.
If you haven't already, it's time to use the cool In The Book flyers to sell out remaining copies, or the In The Book emails. We show you how. Image tagging gets you there, we have lessons to improve your images. Have fun with numbers in your book, we have suggestions. And for high schools, time to enter for next year's Jostens Look Book.
Spring is officially here, lots of work still to do. What to do? Watch a masterclass with an award winning adviser sharing advice. One thing to do right now is sell out remaining books, we have a simple idea to help you get there. Stop those portrait headaches next year, work with JostensPIX for better results. And consider joining a state or national student journalism association, get more ideas and network with others.
Spring is officially here, lots of work still to do. What to do? Watch a masterclass with an award winning adviser sharing advice. One thing to do right now is sell out remaining books, we have a simple idea to help you get there. Stop those portrait headaches next year, work with JostensPIX for better results. And consider joining a state or national student journalism association, get more ideas and network with others.
If you're a spring book it's time to finish, we show why that's crucial. Stuck for good content? Jostens ready made pages are the answer, even for elementary books. And check our TYR lessons for more ideas on good design. Your yearbook effort could be a key to helping your entire school succeed. Plus we offer a subtle suggestion to help YOU get some needed recognition.
If you're a spring book it's time to finish, we show why that's crucial. Stuck for good content? Jostens ready made pages are the answer. And check our TYR lessons for more ideas on good design. Your yearbook effort could be a key to helping your entire school succeed. Plus we offer a subtle suggestion to help YOU get some needed recognition.
The Ides of March are coming, don't let bad things happen to your yearbook. Watch a top adviser and Jostens Ambassador talk about staff organization, from someone who used different methods during her career. Our School Shout Out doesn't look comfortable but the work is getting done. Why should you attend a spring premiere this year? And to be a better adviser, consider Jostens Adviser University this July.
The Ides of March are coming, don't let bad things happen to your yearbook. Watch a top adviser and Jostens Ambassador talk about staff organization, from someone who used different methods during her career. Our School Shout Out doesn't look comfortable but the work is getting done. Why should you attend a spring premiere this year? And to be a better adviser, consider Jostens Adviser University this July.
The Jostens image tagging contest is on, have you been trying? What you're doing is far more than just a book, we have the rundown as a reminder on WHY we do this. Need more stories? We have lessons on asking questions to find them. It's not too soon to start thinking about your distribution day. And with schools everywhere struggling, your effort can be the hero.
The Jostens image tagging contest is on, have you been trying? What you're doing is far more than just a book, we have the rundown as a reminder on WHY we do this. Need more stories? We have lessons on asking questions to find them. It's not too soon to start thinking about your distribution day. And with schools everywhere struggling, your effort can be the hero.
The rush is on - to finishing your yearbook. But while rushing don't forget the educational aspects of yearbooking. A masterclass video from a yearbook legend reminds us. And don't forget yearbook sales and promotion, we share a tip to go BIG. Make plans to attend a spring premier/workshop to start prepping for next year's effort. Ever check out our unique video series? Some vids there to make you think.
The rush is on - to finishing your yearbook. But while rushing don't forget the educational aspects of yearbooking. A masterclass video from a yearbook legend reminds us. And don't forget yearbook sales and promotion, we share a tip to go BIG. Make plans to attend a spring premier/workshop to start prepping for next year's effort. Ever check out our unique video series? Some vids there to make you think.
Welcome to March, a very busy yearbook month. We share notes on what to do this month. Missed a webinar on using social media? We have the recording link. And there's a Jostens social media contest this month, be sure to enter. Editing is a key to a good yearbook, check out our two lessons to use. Trying for the Program of Excellence Award? We have some guidelines to consider.
Welcome to March, a very busy yearbook month. We share notes on what to do this month. Missed a webinar on using social media? We have the recording link. And there's a Jostens social media contest this month, be sure to enter. Editing is a key to a good yearbook, check out our two lessons to use. Trying for the Program of Excellence Award? We have some guidelines to consider.
It's LAST CALL for the annual Jostens Photo Contest for middle schoolers. For advisers, care for your OWN health with tips from a yearbook legend. Her weekly plan idea is genius. We SHOUT OUT a great idea to make photo shoots more special. Give thanks in every way you can, we share some ideas. And if you're still behind schedule we share suggestions to get back on track.
It's LAST CALL for the annual Jostens Photo Contest for middle schoolers. For advisers, care for your OWN health with tips from a yearbook legend. Her weekly plan idea is genius. We SHOUT OUT a great idea to make photo shoots more special. Give thanks in every way you can, we share some ideas. And if you're still behind schedule we share suggestions to get back on track.
On this Scholastic Journalism Week, hope you're letting everyone know about this important project. We talk about the importance of image tagging, the whys and hows. Need more story ideas? Find out with two of our lesson videos. Watch a recent webinar on using social media with yearbook. And for spring yearbook groups it's time to set your final book order amount with some common sense tips.
On this Scholastic Journalism Week, hope you're letting everyone know about this important project. We talk about the importance of image tagging, the whys and hows. Need more story ideas? Find out with two of our lesson videos. Watch a recent webinar on using social media with yearbook. And for spring yearbook groups it's time to set your final book order amount with some common sense tips.
You are the historians of your school, why is that important now and in the future? Get masterclass advice from a yearbook legend on motivating your group to do their best work, how? The deadline for the Jostens Photo Contest is coming up FAST. Cover the entire year in news, sports and more easy peasy. And if you're behind schedule right now, we share some ideas to get you back on track.
You are the historians of your school, why is that important now and in the future? Get masterclass advice from a yearbook legend on motivating your group to do their best work, how? The deadline for the Jostens Photo Contest is coming up FAST. Cover the entire year in news, sports and more easy peasy. And if you're behind schedule right now, we share some ideas to get you back on track.
Why do we create a yearbook anyway? We share a gentle but powerful reminder. And also two short lesson videos to get that across to your group. This is an important book sales time especially for spring book staffs, we share some ideas from YBA to help (like the In School Marketing Calendars) and our own last minute promotion ideas.
Why do we create a yearbook anyway? We share a gentle but powerful reminder. And also two short lesson videos to get that across to your group. This is an important book sales time especially for spring book staffs, we share some ideas from YBA to help (like the In School Marketing Calendars) and our own last minute promotion ideas.
Watch a masterclass clip from a legendary adviser on what to do for the second half of the school year. For Valentine's week, are people loving your book? Don't be "known too late." Want to be a better adviser? Signups for this summer's Jostens Adviser University are under way, a great event. And let's get you better portraits next year, signup to work with JostensPIX.
Watch a masterclass clip from a legendary adviser on what to do for the second half of the school year. For Valentine's week, are people loving your book? Don't be "known too late." Want to be a better adviser? Signups for this summer's Jostens Adviser University are under way, a great event. And let's get you better portraits next year, signup to work with JostensPIX.
It's Yearbook Sneak Peek Week, hope you tried some ideas to show the merchandise. With that idea, does your group; have a business team? Every yearbook staff should have one, we offer ideas. Did you know your yearbook has a brand? Use that idea to your advantage. YBA has plenty of materials to help your business team AND brand. And get some FREE Photo Share yard signs, while they last.
It's Yearbook Sneak Peek Week, hope you tried some ideas to show the merchandise. With that idea, does your group; have a business team? Every yearbook staff should have one, we offer ideas. Did you know your yearbook has a brand? Use that idea to your advantage. YBA has plenty of materials to help your business team AND brand. And get some FREE Photo Share yard signs, while they last.
Watch a masterclass interview on a topic few staffs think about until it hits them - someone has died, how to handle? Boost your book sales with the exclusive Jostens In The Book flyers, we show you how. If you had portrait problems this year - again? - JostensPIX is the answer. And it's not too soon to think about recruiting new staffers for next year, we share some ideas.
Watch a masterclass interview on a topic few staffs think about until it hits them - someone has died, how to handle? Boost your book sales with the exclusive Jostens In The Book flyers, we show you how. If you had portrait problems this year - again? - JostensPIX is the answer. And it's not too soon to think about recruiting new staffers for next year, we share some ideas.
It's both Storytellers Week and News Literacy Week, two topics important to yearbooking. And February is Book Sales Month, we share a lot of great ideas to boost your sales efforts, along with two learning videos on good in-school marketing and the February social media marketing calendar. Have you been to The Adviser's Desk on YBA? Advice there for any adviser.
It's both Storytellers Week and News Literacy Week, two topics important to yearbooking. And February is Book Sales Month, we share a lot of great ideas to boost your sales efforts, along with two learning videos on good in-school marketing and the February social media marketing calendar. Have you been to The Adviser's Desk on YBA? Advice there for any adviser.
The school year is filled with unique numbers, find yours and report them in the book. Has student journalism changed in the last few years? One of the top advisers in America says yes and how and why. We SHOUT OUT why organization is important for any yearbook effort. And what are now the 40 skills that yearbook staffers learn? Get the list!
The school year is filled with unique numbers, find yours and report them in the book. Has school journalism changed in the last few years? One of the top advisers in America says yes and how and why. We SHOUT OUT why organization is important for any yearbook effort. And what are now the 40 skills that yearbook staffers learn? Get the list!
Are you reporting what's NEW this year? Not the same old same old. Early February is National Storytellers Week, we tell the how and why of storytelling, with two videos to watch that will help. Jostens just updated some YBA tools, read the rundown. For summer delivery yearbook schools, Jostens has a great new incentive program to start your own book signing tradition.
Are you reporting what's NEW this year? Not the same old same old. Early February is National Storytellers Week, we tell the how and why of storytelling, with two videos to watch that will help. Jostens just updated some YBA tools, read the rundown. For summer delivery yearbook schools, Jostens has a great new incentive program to start your own book signing tradition.
What about covering controversial subjects in the yearbook? One of the top advisers in the country gives some great advice. The 2025 Jostens Photo Contest is underway, be sure to enter. Here in the middle of the school year we have ideas to ward off the mid year blues. And look over our fun staff awards idea - and the Yearbooky goes to...
What about covering controversial subjects in the yearbook? One of the top advisers in the country gives some great advice. The 2025 Jostens Photo Contest is underway, be sure to enter. Here in the middle of the school year we have ideas to ward off the mid year blues. And look over our fun staff awards idea - and the Yearbooky goes to...
Read over the new Jostens Patron Program, an idea to get local businesses to help get more books into the hands of more kids. And get more ideas to help sell ads to those businesses for more revenue. Take part in the January Social Sweepstakes and win. And start some recruiting plans for next year with these ideas.
Read over the new Jostens Patron Program, an idea to get local businesses to help get more books into the hands of more kids. And get more ideas to help sell ads to those businesses for more revenue. Take part in the January Social Sweepstakes and win. And start some recruiting plans for next year with these ideas.
Report national stories in your book? Why not, if people are talking about it. Watch one of the top advisers in America talk about how to handle an editorial structure. Use our easy School Shout Out to promote your book and sale. And it's time for the annual Jostens Photo Contest - HS students, hope you enter.
Report national stories in your book? Why not, if people are talking about it. Watch one of the top advisers in America talk about how to handle an editorial structure. Use our easy School Shout Out to promote your book and sale. And it's time for the annual Jostens Photo Contest - MS students, hope you enter.
During the MLK holiday week, telling stories about students helping other students is definitely yearbook worthy. But don't keep your yearbook effort and staff a secret - we have reasons why and ideas. Check our lesson videos on using social media and survey data in your book. How to do student surveys. And take part in the January social media sweepstakes!
During the MLK holiday week, telling stories about students helping other students is definitely yearbook worthy. But don't keep your yearbook effort and staff a secret - we have reasons why and ideas. Check our lesson videos on using social media and survey data in your book. How to do student surveys. And take part in the January social media sweepstakes!
Is weather yearbook worthy? YES! Watch a masterclass with one of the top yearbook advisers in America on why students need to help lead your yearbook effort. How a traffic ticket could help you sell more yearbooks. And we share some promotional ideas especially for January.
Is weather yearbook worthy? YES! Watch a masterclass with one of the top yearbook advisers in America on why students need to help lead your yearbook effort. How a traffic ticket could help you sell more yearbooks. And we share some promotional ideas especially for January.
With a new year here, why not turn your yearbook staff into the paparazzi and make your students into celebrities? A fun photo idea. Plus we include two photo lessons to help you get there. And the YBA Coverage Report helps you keep track of everyone as you take their pictures and place on pages.
With a new year here, why not turn your yearbook staff into the paparazzi and make your students into celebrities? A fun photo idea. Plus we include two photo lessons to help you get there. And the YBA Coverage Report helps you keep track of everyone as you take their pictures and place on pages.
Watch our two masterclass videos with a top pro photographer on choosing the right SLR lenses for certain situations, and items to use to get better lighting on location. Check out other ideas to get photos of all kinds. What to do right after coming back from the break? And for the holiday a simple but yummy cookie recipe courtesy of a Covid teacher.
Watch our two masterclass videos with a top pro photographer on choosing the right SLR lenses for certain situations, and items to use to get better lighting on location. Check out other ideas to get photos of all kinds. What to do right after coming back from the break? And for the holiday a simple but yummy cookie recipe courtesy of a Covid teacher.
Going into the holiday break we have some fun changing Christmas song titles into yearbook tunes with some special meaning. How's your editorial leadership? We have special lessons for that. YBA has a page full of ideas to help boost your student coverage.
Going into the holiday break we have some fun changing Christmas song titles into yearbook tunes with some special meaning. How's your editorial leadership? We have special lessons for that. YBA has a page full of ideas to help boost your student coverage.
Watch some great masterclass tips on what to do when shooting photos on location. Also get lots of other tips for getting great photos from far and wide. With Christmas break soon, are you rewarding your group with a fun party? And everyone needs deadlines, don't take our word for it. And do you know the legal aspects of yearbooking? if not, download this information.
Watch some great masterclass tips on what to do when shooting photos on location. Also get lots of other tips for getting great photos from far and wide. With Christmas break soon, are you rewarding your group with a fun party? And everyone needs deadlines, don't take our word for it. And do you know the legal aspects of yearbooking? if not, download this information.
We share different ideas to take better sports and action photos this winter. Most of these are EASY. Check our TYR lessons on cell phone photography and photo editing. Find even more ideas to improve photos in the YBA Digital Classroom. What about reporting on weather in the yearbook, crazy idea? And did you enter the December social media sweepstakes?
We share different ideas to take better sports and action photos this winter. Most of these are EASY. Check our TYR lessons on cell phone photography and photo editing. Find even more ideas to improve photos in the YBA Digital Classroom. What about reporting on weather in the yearbook, crazy idea? And did you enter the December social media sweepstakes?
How's your photo taking this year? Need some fresh tips and ideas? From our TYR interview, veteran photographer and instructor Mike McLean shares his three simple tips to better images. And congrats to our recent TYR photo contest winner! . Do you know the legal aspects of yearbooking? We have resources to share. And we show how to add some top notch ready made designs to any yearbook.
How's your photo taking this year? Need some fresh tips and ideas? From our TYR interview, veteran photographer and instructor Mike McLean shares his three simple tips to better images. And congrats to our recent TYR photo contest winner! . Do you know the legal aspects of yearbooking? We have resources to share. And we show how to add some top notch ready made designs to any yearbook.
WHOA, just over two weeks to Christmas break. We share some ideas to make those two weeks productive. Check out our TYR lessons on using color and typography in your book, sometimes overlooked. Need a new idea to motivate your group to work hard and on time? Note the fun digital badges to earn.
WHOA, just over two weeks to Christmas break. We share some ideas to make those two weeks productive. Check out our TYR lessons on using color and typography in your book, sometimes overlooked. Need a new idea to motivate your group to work hard and on time? Note the fun digital badges to earn.
Are there no more original page design ideas anymore? Everything's been tried? Jostens Creative Design Manager Rick Brooks has some great insights in our video masterclass. Keep promoting your effort, maybe as part of a door decorating contest. Had portrait issues this fall? We share a great new idea to consider.
Are there no more original page design ideas anymore? Everything's been tried? Jostens Creative Design Manager Rick Brooks has some great insights in our video masterclass. Keep promoting your effort, maybe as part of a door decorating contest. Had portrait issues this fall? We share a great new idea to consider.
Holiday breaks are coming up, a time when many staffs lose track of their sales and promotion efforts. We offer a list of suggestions to boost your sales. Check out two brief online lessons that can help, as well ass a YBA feature giving you fresh material for social media postings each month.
Holiday breaks are coming up, a time when many staffs lose track of their sales and promotion efforts. We offer a list of suggestions to boost your sales. Check out two brief online lessons that can help, as well ass a YBA feature giving you fresh material for social media postings each month.
As you design your pages, what are some good design basics to follow? One of the top experts in the country tells you. Is weather yearbook worthy? We think so. Check out how bacon helped one school sell more yearbooks. And a chance to WIN with a fun contest!
As you design your pages, what are some good design basics to follow? One of the top experts in the country tells you. Is weather yearbook worthy? We think so. Check out how bacon helped one school sell more yearbooks. And a chance to WIN with a fun contest!
A signature - not just your name but how we print yearbooks. Why is that so important? And how to see and keep track of your own signatures via your page ladder? We offer ideas and tips to make sure your effort stays on track all year long.
A signature - not just your name but how we print yearbooks. Why is that so important? And how to see and keep track of your own signatures via your page ladder? We offer ideas and tips to make sure your effort stays on track all year long.
Watch a great masterclass with Jostens Creative Design Manager Rick Brooks on hot design trends these days. Very informative. See a cool 3D promotional piece from a school to try yourself. And with a holiday break approaching we intro a fun and easy contest to win a gift card of your choice!
Watch a great masterclass with Jostens Creative Design Manager Rick Brooks on hot design trends these days. Very informative. See a cool 3D promotional piece from a school to try yourself. And with a holiday break approaching we intro a fun and easy contest to win a gift card of your choice!
It's election day and kids definitely have opinions on it. Is that getting coverage in your book, to be remembered forever? We tackle covering news and events with ideas and tips especially for middle school and elementary, and lessons to help teach the basics. Are you using the Yearbook Sales List on your YBA website? Great ideas there. And more live online webinars to improve your YBA skills.
It's election day and kids definitely have opinions on it. Is that getting coverage in your book, to be remembered forever? We tackle covering news and events with ideas and tips, and lessons to help teach the basics. Are you using the Yearbook Sales List on your YBA website? Great ideas there. And more live online webinars to improve your YBA skills.
Kids are more visual today - sometimes good, sometimes not. Yearbook design expert Rick Brooks gives us a masterclass on why this is important. Having a yearbook group website is a great tool to use, ask your IT people for a page. And here comes November, we list some tips and things to look for in the coming month.
Kids are more visual today - sometimes good, sometimes not. Yearbook design expert Rick Brooks gives us a masterclass on why this is important. Having a yearbook group website is a great tool to use, ask your IT people for a page. And here comes November, we list some tips and things to look for in the coming month.
Have election coverage in your book? Why not, it's a big event and MS students have opinions. Interviewing skills are needed by every student, and yearbook is a chance to use them. We share tips. Our TYR lessons also talk about better interviewing. And check out two new Jostens live online webinars about YBA tools, sign up to attend.
Have election coverage in your book? Why not, it's a big event and students have opinions. Interviewing skills are needed by every student, and yearbook is a chance to use them. We share tips. Our TYR lessons also talk about better interviewing. And check out two new Jostens live online webinars about YBA tools, sign up to attend.
Do administrators see the importance of your project? We have some thoughts. Top yearbook adviser Sharon Kubicek does a masterclass on the problems in education and yearbook today, and how to handle. Ever use table tents? And for summer delivery books, a new idea from Jostens to help boost sales and improve your effort.
Do administrators see the importance of your project? We have some thoughts. Top yearbook adviser Sharon Kubicek does a masterclass on the problems in education and yearbook today, and how to handle. Ever use table tents? And for summer delivery books, a new idea from Jostens to help boost sales and improve your effort.
Just how social is your yearbook staff? We share some tips and ideas because it's THAT important. We even have some brief TYR lessons to help you on the way. Our Jostens Social engine is one easy FREE way to post like a pro, and we have a sweepstakes running to prove it.
Just how social is your yearbook staff? We share some tips and ideas because it's THAT important. We even have some brief TYR lessons to help you on the way. Our Jostens Social engine is one easy FREE way to post like a pro, and we have a sweepstakes running to prove it.
Get daily yearbook inspiration by following our Yearbook Tweet of the Day. And get inspiration on the importance of writing from top adviser Sharon Kubicek. What are the do's and don'ts of your portrait images? And with page designing, an old school sketching idea still works great.
Get daily yearbook inspiration by following our Yearbook Tweet of the Day. And get inspiration on the importance of writing from top adviser Sharon Kubicek. What are the do's and don'ts of your portrait images? And with page designing, an old school sketching idea still works great.
Yearbook Week is over but now keep the fun going all year long. Writing is important for any yearbook, but what kinds? We have the rundown and two video lessons to get inspired. The Yearbook Mad Scientist is back with a great lesson on a new page designing idea. And your group can WIN with a fun social media sweepstakes for October.
Yearbook Week is over but now keep the fun going all year long. Writing is important for any yearbook, but what kinds? We have the rundown and two video lessons to get inspired. The Yearbook Mad Scientist is back with a great lesson on a new page designing idea. And your group can WIN with a fun social media sweepstakes for October.
We wind up National Yearbook Week, hope it was a good one. Writing is important in any book - we share a masterclass with a top adviser on how to get kids to write. What about your portrait images? Tips on how to handle. And if you need more images, how to get them?
We wind up National Yearbook Week, hope it was a good one. Writing is important in any book - we share a masterclass with a top adviser on how to get kids to write. What about your portrait images? Tips on how to handle. And if you need more images, how to get them?
Woo hoo, it's Yearbook Week, we offer reminders on what to do. It's October but NOW is the perfect time to start some fun regular school marketing, we share tips and our fun In School Marketing video. Want more $$$ for yearbook? We share a simple idea one small school did to make big bucks.
Woo hoo, it's Yearbook Week, we offer reminders on what to do. It's October but NOW is the perfect time to start some fun regular school marketing, we share tips and our fun In School Marketing video. Want more $$$ for yearbook? We share a simple idea one small school did to make big bucks.
You didn't forget Yearbook Week next week, right? Some reminders. Are yearbook kids different today? Our masterclass expert says Yes and how to handle that. We offer some more marketing magic ideas, and a suggestion to join your statewide student journalism organization.
You didn't forget Yearbook Week next week, right? Some reminders. Are yearbook kids different today? Our masterclass expert says Yes and how to handle that. We offer some more marketing magic ideas, and a suggestion to join your statewide student journalism organization.
Yearbook Week is October 7-11 - ready? We share a ton of ideas to help you celebrate the week. Be sure to watch our two TYR lessons on promotions and marketing. A missing ingredient for most yearbook staff? PARENTS. And check our 15 minute video on hidden gems of YBA that are often overlooked.
Yearbook Week is October 7-11 - ready? We share a ton of ideas to help you celebrate the week. Be sure to watch our two TYR lessons on promotions and marketing. A missing ingredient for most yearbook staff? PARENTS. And check our 15 minute video on hidden gems of YBA that are often overlooked.
Watch a great masterclass clip from a former National Adviser of the Year on good page designing, never random. This year have your group tell photo stories, beginning to end of a topic. And with promotions, never forget to promote YOURSELVES, we share some ideas.
Watch a great masterclass clip from a former National Adviser of the Year on good page designing, never random. This year have your group tell photo stories, beginning to end of a topic. And with promotions, never forget to promote YOURSELVES, we share some ideas.
We share some easy photo tips to help you and your group take your best photos ever. Need great pics! Plus watch our two quick TYR lesson videos on taking better images. Speaking of videos, the YBA Digital Classroom is loaded with them. And we share an easy way to use the cool Yearbook+ digital feature this year.
We share some easy photo tips to help you and your group take your best photos ever. Need great pics! Plus watch our two quick TYR lesson videos on taking better images. Speaking of videos, the YBA Digital Classroom is loaded with them. And we share an easy way to use the cool Yearbook+ digital feature this year.
National Yearbook Week is coming up and we get you ready. Administrator support is important for any yearbook staff - Jostens Ambassador Mitch Eden tells you why in a masterclass clip. We show you great staff organization from one HS staff. And have you checked our incredible list of unique yearbooking videos?
National Yearbook Week is coming up and we get you ready. Administrator support is important for any yearbook staff - Jostens Ambassador Mitch Eden tells you why in a masterclass clip. We show you great staff organization from one HS staff. And have you checked our incredible list of unique yearbooking videos?
Your YBA Page Ladder has some secret weapons like the Topics tab - did you know? Check out the options. And for working your ladder watch our two TYR lessons. Plus September 17 is a special day, read and find out what and why.
Your YBA Page Ladder has some secret weapons like the Topics tab - did you know? Check out the options. And for working your ladder watch our two TYR lessons. Plus September 17 is a special day, read and find out what and why.
Does your yearbook staff have a culture? If you're not sure then watch Mitch Eden's masterclass video on this subject, IMPORTANT. Promotion is simple and we share one effective idea as an example. Plus try a unique idea to tell stories in a new way.
Does your yearbook staff have a culture? If you're not sure then watch Mitch Eden's masterclass video on this subject, IMPORTANT. Promotion is simple and we share one effective idea as an example. Plus try a unique idea to tell stories in a new way.
We discuss why your yearbook needs a theme, and how to work it. Watch our two TYR lessons on working a theme. The YBA Page Ladder is a great tool that's made up of several views, we show you. And we remember a day to never forget.
We discuss why your yearbook needs a theme, and how to work it. Watch our two TYR lessons on working a theme. The YBA Page Ladder is a great tool that's made up of several views, we show you. And we remember a day to never forget.
Jostens Ambassador Mitch Eden offers a great masterclass on good promotions for yearbook and how YOU can do it. Need an example of a good staff manual? We show one. Get your staff some unique press passes with one idea. And the Jostens Social engine is a great FREE tool to use with terrific and frequent social media promotions.
Jostens Ambassador Mitch Eden offers a great masterclass on good promotions for yearbook and how YOU can do it. Need an example of a good staff manual? We show one. Get your staff some unique press passes with one idea. And the Jostens Social engine is a great FREE tool to use with terrific and frequent social media promotions.
Following Labor Day, it's time to start some great yearbook promotion and we share ideas. Watch two TYR lessons on WHY we do this project. The Layout Pro Topics tab is a great tool to use to note stories. And Jostens is doing some live online training sessions on YBA, sign up.
Following Labor Day, it's time to start some great yearbook promotion and we share ideas. Watch two TYR lessons on WHY we do this project. The Layout Pro Topics tab is a great tool to use to note stories. And Jostens is doing some live online training sessions on YBA, sign up.
Can't help but notice that many people just aren't as motivated to work hard as days gone by - what to do about that? Watch out masterclass clip with Jostens Ambassador Margaret Sorrows. More old school promotions ideas that work, and our one of a kind video series is back. Not the usual topics...
Can't help but notice that many people just aren't as motivated to work hard as days gone by - what to do about that? Watch out masterclass clip with Jostens Ambassador Margaret Sorrows. More old school promotions ideas that work, and our one of a kind video series is back. Not the usual topics...
Advisers, don't handle all of the yearbook decision making on your own. An editorial staff made up of students or parents will lessen your strain, make a better book and be a lifelong learning opportunity for your students. But first, be sure everyone is logged in to your YBA website - and check the Permissions tabs!
Advisers, don't handle all of the yearbook decision making on your own. An editorial staff made up of students will lessen your strain, make a better book and be a lifelong learning opportunity for your group. But first, be sure everyone is logged in to your YBA website - and check the Permissions tabs!
Are you working a new yearbook theme this year? But do you know how to really work a theme? Watch our masterclass video with Jostens CAM Liz Walsh for all the basics. See our other quick ideas to get things started - and old school promotion ideas still work. See one in our School Shout Out series.
Are you working a new yearbook theme this year? But do you know how to really work a theme? Watch our masterclass video with Jostens CAM Liz Walsh for all the basics. See our other quick ideas to get things started - and old school promotion ideas still work. See one in our School Shout Out series.
To start a new school year we share a pile of ideas to get you going - why not a student survey? Organization and planning are keys. And have you checked the new Photo Share feature on YBA?
To start a new school year we share a pile of ideas to get you going - why not a student survey? Organization and planning are keys. And have you checked the new Photo Share feature on YBA?
As we happily slide into summer break we offer one more masterclass from former National Adviser of the Year Brenda Field - how are kids and yearbooking different today? And kids ARE different. Brenda has great insights. What's a sandwich board? We show you, works every time. And for summer viewing check out the TYR video series with some thought provoking titles to help you get ready for next year.
As we happily slide into summer break we offer one more masterclass from former National Adviser of the Year Brenda Field - how are kids and yearbooking different today? And kids ARE different. Brenda has great insights. What's a sandwich board? We show you, works every time. And for summer viewing check out the TYR video series with some thought provoking titles to help you get ready for next year.
We've made it to summer break, hurray. But that two and a half months of summer is a great time to handle some yearbook tasks to make your new school year easier - read over our list. And be sure to check out our summer VIEWING list, great video material from TYR with lots of ideas and inspiration. Also, what about using AI?
We've made it to summer break, hurray. But that two and a half months of summer is a great time to handle some yearbook tasks to make your new school year easier - read over our list. And be sure to check out our summer VIEWING list, great video material from TYR with lots of ideas and inspiration. Also, what about using AI?
For those looking ahead to next year, how can you improve your yearbook page designing? We have a masterclass clip with former national adviser of the year Brenda Field from Illinois with great advice. Check out the cool LARGE promotions poster from one school. And from Renaissance it's Commitment to Graduate, could your school use these ideas? Even at elementary level.
For those looking ahead to next year, how can you improve your yearbook page designing? We have a masterclass clip with former national adviser of the year Brenda Field from Illinois with great advice. Check out the cool LARGE promotions poster from one school. And from Renaissance it's Commitment to Graduate, could your school use these ideas?
What are some last chance sales ideas you can use to move those remaining books? We share several guaranteed to get attention. Check out the video link as a high school staff opens their boxes of new books for the first time - excitement! And what about extra items people ordered?
What are some last chance sales ideas you can use to move those remaining books? We share several guaranteed to get attention. Check out the video link as a high school staff opens their boxes of new books for the first time - excitement! And what about extra items people ordered?
One more masterclass video with top adviser Sharon Kubicek - why write in the yearbook? People DO read that material, more valuable the further you go into the future. And consider cool t-shirts as part of your promotions campaigns, check out one great MS example.
One more masterclass video with top adviser Sharon Kubicek - why write in the yearbook? People DO read that material, more valuable the further you go into the future. And consider cool t-shirts as part of your promotions campaigns, check out one great example.
For Teacher Appreciation Week, we share our appreciation for your yearbook work. People WILL appreciate your efforts many years into the future. And check out Jostens CAM Liz Walsh's video on working your new 2025 theme, great advice.
For Teacher Appreciation Week, we share our appreciation for your yearbook work. People WILL appreciate your efforts many years into the future. And check out Jostens CAM Liz Walsh's video on working your new 2025 theme, great advice.
Where can students get writing ideas for your yearbook? It's another masterclass with veteran adviser Sharon Kubicek, great ideas and inspiration. And check out the front page coverage an elementary school got with their Jostens Renaissance ideas.
Where can students get writing ideas for your yearbook? It's another masterclass with veteran adviser Sharon Kubicek, great ideas and inspiration. And check out the front page coverage a school got with their Jostens Renaissance ideas.
Some folks are already itching to get started on next year's effort. What to do on YBA when the 2025 YBA sites aren't activated yet? We share ideas to get you going. And a great lesson from the Yearbook Mad Scientist on caption images, an easy way to tell more stories.
Some folks are already itching to get started on next year's effort. What to do on YBA when the 2025 YBA sites aren't activated yet? We share ideas to get you going. And a great lesson from the Yearbook Mad Scientist on caption images, an easy way to tell more stories.
Another masterclass video from veteran adviser Sharon Kubicek on dealing with today's education challenges and how they apply to yearbook. Plus a new way for folks to buy your yearbook, and Renaissance wisdom waiting for your school this July.
Another masterclass video from veteran adviser Sharon Kubicek on dealing with today's education challenges and how they apply to yearbook. Plus a new way for folks to buy your yearbook, and Renaissance wisdom waiting for your school this July.
It's never too soon to begin work on next year's 2025 yearbook. We share some ideas to help you get things started. Plus an update from the Jostens production plant, and how to handle copyrighted material?
It's never too soon to begin work on next year's 2025 yearbook. We share some ideas to help you get things started. Plus an update from the Jostens production plant, and how to handle copyrighted material?
Watch a masterclass with award winning veteran adviser Sharon Kubicek from Texas as she talks about one of her favorite topics, writing. Why won't kids write? And how to change that? And see some original in-school ideas to help sell your remaining books.
Watch a masterclass with award winning veteran adviser Sharon Kubicek from Texas as she talks about one of her favorite topics, writing. Why won't kids write? And how to change that? And see some original in-school ideas to help sell your remaining books.
Distribution Day should be one of the great days on the school calendar. So why is it such a headache in many places? Read over our ideas and check the Jostens tools to use to make it easy. And watch our yearbook recruitment video.
Distribution Day should be one of the great days on the school calendar. So why is it such a headache in many places? Read over our ideas and check the Jostens tools to use to make it easy. And watch our yearbook recruitment video.
Another masterclass from Jostens Ambassador Mitch Eden on staff culture. Do you have one? Much needed for a great effort. And the April culture challenge from Jostens Renaissance is a real tear jerker.
Another masterclass from Jostens Ambassador Mitch Eden on staff culture. Do you have one? Much needed for a great effort. And the April culture challenge from Jostens Renaissance is a real tear jerker.
It's never too late to begin image tagging on Yearbook Avenue because the information you gain is like gold. We show you how - and need new staffers for next year? We have a video for you...
It's never too late to begin image tagging on Yearbook Avenue because the information you gain is like gold. We show you how - and need new staffers for next year? We have a video for you...
Another masterclass from award winning adviser and Jostens Ambassador Mitch Eden, this time on branding and marketing. And JAU is the event of the year for any yearbook adviser.
Another masterclass from award winning adviser and Jostens Ambassador Mitch Eden, this time on branding and marketing. And JAU is the event of the year for any yearbook adviser.
Everyone has yearbooks still to sell. Check out the April SELL OUT Plan, a daily list of fun in-school promotion ideas to use to sell every last book in advance of distribution day. And if you have portrait headaches, Jostens has an answer.
Everyone has yearbooks still to sell. Check out the April SELL OUT Plan, a daily list of fun in-school promotion ideas to use to sell every last book in advance of distribution day. And if you have portrait headaches, Jostens has an answer.
Watch a great video from a top yearbook adviser, the first part of our masterclass series with advice on getting Admin support for your effort. ALWAYS important, at any school level. And check the easy idea from Jostens Renaissance on getting great feedback from students at school.
Watch a great video from a top yearbook adviser, the first part of our masterclass series with advice on getting Admin support for your effort. ALWAYS important. And check the easy idea from Jostens Renaissance on getting great feedback from students at school.
Here comes spring sports season. We have notes to consider, including for spring book schools "done" for the year. And check out our Yearbooking as a Purpose video - get your group motivated to do more than just make pages.
Here comes spring sports season. And for elementary folks that can include Little League and other out of building sports. We have notes to consider, including for spring book schools "done" for the year. And check out our Yearbooking as a Purpose video - get your group motivated to do more than just make pages.
Do you have a good plan on how you will distribute your brand new books? Jostens has you covered with some great ideas to make it fast and easy. And it's not too late to consider adding one of our terrific year in review supplements to your book, read all about it.
Do you have a good plan on how you will distribute your brand new books? Jostens has you covered with some great ideas to make it fast and easy. And it's not too late to consider adding one of our terrific year in review supplements to your book, read all about it.
Spring is here, time to sell out your remaining books! The SELL OUT update goes over the particulars and offers a LONG list of ideas to help you get there. Also, does Jostens have your delivery contact person name and number? We show you how to enter that.
Spring is here, time to sell out your remaining books! The SELL OUT update goes over the particulars and offers a LONG list of ideas to help you get there. Also, does Jostens have your delivery contact person name and number? We show you how to enter that.
For spring yearbook schools it's time for the BIG FINISH. We share some tips and things to watch out for during this crucial time. And why not cover the entire year with a great year in review supplement from Jostens?
For spring yearbook schools it's time for the BIG FINISH. We share some tips and things to watch out for during this crucial time. And why not cover the entire year with a great year in review supplement from Jostens?
A special event is coming up April 8 that's worth remembering in your book. And we have you covered with some cool page layouts to use, easy peasy. And advisers, don't let yourself get stretched thin, we have tips to follow.
A special event is coming up April 8 that's worth remembering in your book. And we have you covered with some cool page layouts to use, easy peasy. And advisers, don't let yourself get stretched thin, we have tips to follow.
While spring yearbook staffs are busy finishing their efforts, let's not ignore summer delivery groups. We share some tips for those staffs for the stretch run of the school year. And it's time for the Jostens Renaissance March Culture Challenge, a fun one!
While spring yearbook staffs are busy finishing their efforts, let's not ignore summer delivery groups. We share some tips for those staffs for the stretch run of the school year. And it's time for the Jostens Renaissance March Culture Challenge, a fun one!
Your yearbook is a visual element, so why not add some fun infographics to your pages to tell more stories in an interesting way? We offer some tips, along with some cool page designing from the Yearbook Mad Scientist.
Your yearbook is a visual element, so why not add some fun infographics to your pages to tell more stories in an interesting way? We offer some tips, along with some cool page designing from the Yearbook Mad Scientist.
Happy Leap Day! And now it's March, what to do in this busy month? We have tips. Someone got a pie in the face, for a good reason. What's the Jostens Renaissance Culture Challenge for March? Win some $$$!
Happy Leap Day! And now it's March, what to do in this busy month? We have tips. Someone got a pie in the face, for a good reason. What's the Jostens Renaissance Culture Challenge for March? Win some $$$!
We're trying a new TYR version, shorter read and twice a week. It's a BIG week for spring delivery yearbooks, lots to do and we have the list. How to make yearbook part of school life every day? We show you, it's easy!
We're trying a new TYR version, shorter read and twice a week. It's a BIG week for spring delivery yearbooks, lots to do and we have the list. How to make yearbook part of school life every day? We show you, it's easy!
Photos are the #1 element of any book, but you need BETTER photos. We give you some quick tips to use with your group. Read over some last minute promotion ideas. And why is a signature important? SEE why with our weekly YBA tip.
Photos are the #1 element of any book, but you need BETTER photos. We give you some quick tips to use with your group. Read over some last minute promotion ideas. And why is a signature important? SEE why with our weekly YBA tip.
How can we keep track of our people coverage in the book? Image tagging is by far the easiest way, yet many folks don't take the time. We run down the whys with some ideas to make it fast and fun including the cool YBA Coverage Report. Read other news and check out the great student mentoring idea from Renaissance.
How can we keep track of our people coverage in the book? Image tagging is by far the easiest way, yet many folks don't take the time. We run down the whys with some ideas to make it fast and fun including the cool YBA Coverage Report. Read other news and check out the great student mentoring idea from Renaissance.
Making the yearbook is fun, but promotion of your efforts should be just as much fun. Yet many staffs do little with promotion. Get some easy ideas to up your promotion game. And if you've been avoiding our cool Yearbook+ digital feature, now we have an easy way to try it.
Making the yearbook is fun, but promotion of your efforts should be just as much fun. Yet many staffs do little with promotion. Get some easy ideas to up your promotion game. And if you've been avoiding our cool Yearbook+ digital feature, now we have an easy way to try it.
We look ahead to the following week and an idea called Yearbook Spirit Week, a five day regular promotion campaign to boost your sale at school. And the cool Jostens In The Book flyers can help boost your numbers. Read all about it.
We look ahead to the following week and an idea called Yearbook Spirit Week, a five day regular promotion campaign to boost your sale at school. And the cool Jostens In The Book flyers can help boost your numbers. Read all about it.
We introduce a cool new idea designed to improve the culture of your yearbook staff of kids or parents. Renaissance for Yearbook can help any staff but especially those struggling along. Listen to a podcast about improving school culture. And what about those lonely yard signs?
We introduce a cool new idea designed to improve the culture of your yearbook staff. Renaissance for Yearbook can help any staff but especially those struggling along. Listen to a podcast about improving school culture. And what about those lonely yard signs?
Let's crush your sales goal this year with our list of proven ideas to send your sales total to the moon! Listen to a new TYR podcast on improving your yearbook culture, really needed these days. And see how to make great pages FAST.
Let's crush your sales goal this year with our list of proven ideas to send your sales total to the moon! Listen to a new TYR podcast on improving your yearbook culture, really needed these days. And see how to make great pages FAST.
We continue our look at yearbook and artificial intelligence with more ideas on using AI with your effort. Also, the importance of signatures in your book (not what you put on a check,) and how to handle club or group photos. Plus more!
We continue our look at yearbook and artificial intelligence with more ideas on using AI with your effort. Also, the importance of signatures in your book (not what you put on a check,) and how to handle club or group photos. Plus more!
Welcome back and Happy New Year! In the spirit of restarting, how can you use artificial intelligence (AI) for your yearbook? We shared one example. For MS students it's time to enter the annual Jostens Photo Contest. And it's time for a new Jostens Renaissance Culture Challenge, win $$$ for your school!
Welcome back and Happy New Year! In the spirit of restarting, how can you use artificial intelligence (AI) for your yearbook? We shared one example. For MS students it's time to enter the annual Jostens Photo Contest. And it's time for a new Jostens Renaissance Culture Challenge, win $$$ for your school!
Read over our TYR Christmas wishes for your group for the new year, some good advice to get things started again. And what to do when a student wants to change their name in the yearbook? That and other tips and ideas to end the calendar year.
Read over our TYR Christmas wishes for your group for the new year, some good advice to get things started again. And what to do when a student wants to change their name in the yearbook? That and other tips and ideas to end the calendar year.
For your yearbooking effort one idea is to follow the Who's Who plan, really recognizing your students with your storytelling efforts. Find our why and how, along with using AI for yearbook and a great Layout Pro tool to insure you're making the best pages.
For your yearbooking effort one idea is to follow the Who's Who plan, really recognizing your students with your storytelling efforts. Find our why and how, along with using AI for yearbook and a great Layout Pro tool to insure you're making the best pages.
What's a signature? No, not your John Hancock but in this case why is this important to the publishing of your yearbook? Learn the reasons why and what to do. And if your students are slacking find some resources on YBA to help.
What's a signature? No, not your John Hancock but in this case why is this important to the publishing of your yearbook? Learn the reasons why and what to do. And if your students are slacking find some resources on YBA to help.
We called it Three Weeks to Glory, this three week period to Christmas break that is important to your effort. We run down the ideas, and don't miss the new video from the Yearbook Mad Scientist showing you an easy way to make GREAT page layouts.
We called it Three Weeks to Glory, this three week period to Christmas break that is important to your effort. We run down the ideas, and don't miss the new video from the Yearbook Mad Scientist showing you an easy way to make GREAT page layouts.
It's Thanksgiving week and we give thanks for YOU for your yearbooking efforts. Why the Christmas season is a GREAT time to sell your yearbook, best gift ever. We show you how. And see the power of QR codes.
It's Thanksgiving week and we give thanks for YOU for your yearbooking efforts. Why the Christmas season is a GREAT time to sell your yearbook, best gift ever. We show you how. And see the power of QR codes.
Pictures are the #1 element of the yearbook, but writing is a close #2. Read over the value of writing and the different ways to do it. Do you have an editing plan for the year? Follow these tips to make sure you make your best pages. And image tagging? We show you..,
Pictures are the #1 element of the yearbook, but writing is a close #2. Read over the value of writing and the different ways to do it. Do you have an editing plan for the year? Follow these tips to make sure you make your best pages. And image tagging? We show you..,
Time to bring yearbooking into the 21st century - with Jostens Yearbook+. Get the basic details on using Plus with your effort this year. Also, download two signs for your classroom to remind your staffers about the importance of what they're doing.
Time to bring yearbooking into the 21st century - with Jostens Yearbook+. Get the basic details on using Plus with your effort this year. Also, download two signs for your classroom to remind your staffers about the importance of what they're doing.
Just in time for Halloween it's the Yearbook Scaries, those things driving you batty right around now. We have answers, along with great advice from a former National Adviser of the Year on kids and the last three years. And MORE...
Just in time for Halloween it's the Yearbook Scaries, those things driving you batty right around now. We have answers, along with great advice from a former National Adviser of the Year on kids and the last three years. And MORE...
If yearbook feels too much like a chore, perhaps your group needs some added purpose for their work. Read over some ideas to get your staff moving again. Maybe our fun storytelling contest could be that purpose. And other news and notes.
If yearbook feels too much like a chore, perhaps your group needs some added purpose for their work. Read over some ideas to get your staff moving again. Maybe our fun storytelling contest could be that purpose. And other news and notes.
It's just about time to start working on portrait pages, but how? Let's try some different ideas this year, either cool templates or custom made. And get your group involved with our fun storytelling contest, earn a holiday party
It's just about time to start working on portrait pages, but how? Let's try some different ideas this year, either cool templates or custom made. And get your group involved with our fun storytelling contest, earn a holiday party
Yearbooking is storytelling, but not just once a year. Good staffs do various storytelling all school year long. Read over the list and see what your staff can do. Try it with caption images - watch the Mad Scientist as he shows you how! Plus other timely news this week.
Yearbooking is storytelling, but not just once a year. Good staffs do various storytelling all school year long. Read over the list and see what your staff can do. Try it with caption images - watch the Mad Scientist as he shows you how! Plus other timely news this week.
During this National Yearbook Week, the idea of using social media is one that every yearbook staff should use with their storytelling. Find out why and how, other news and notes, and ideas to get more photos this year.
During this National Yearbook Week, the idea of using social media is one that every yearbook staff should use with their storytelling. Find out why and how, other news and notes, and ideas to get more photos this year.
The first week of October each year is National Yearbook Week - are you ready for the festivities? Check out the list of things to do during this important week. Plus check the top 10 list of job skills for kids and see how many your students are getting with yearbook.
The first week of October each year is National Yearbook Week - are you ready for the festivities? Check out the list of things to do during this important week. Plus check the top10 list of job skills for kids and see how many your students are getting with yearbook.
You can improve your yearbook - simply by taking better photos. We give you the rundown on how to do it. And some great TYR lessons on covering your people, news and events, with plenty of other tips.
You can improve your yearbook - simply by taking better photos. We give you the rundown on how to do it. And some great TYR lessons on covering your people, news and events, with plenty of other tips.
Unless you're a yearbook solo act, don't be alone with your yearbook work. Name some student editors to share the responsibility. Read more about it, along with the idea of yearbooking as a purpose, not just making pages in a book.
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