By this point in the school year, many yearbook teams are deep in production, preparing for final submission. Pages have come together, photos have been collected, and deadlines are very close, too close! For some teams, there’s a nagging concern in the back of their mind: “We might be a little behind.”

For many yearbook programs, it is routine to renew with the same publisher. Deadlines are approaching, and the year is busy! It is less complicated to continue with what is familiar. Your publisher plays a major role in the success of your program, not just in printing your book. The publisher supports your team, guides your workflow, and helps you bring your creative vision to life.

If sales feel slow, it’s easy to assume families just aren’t interested. But in most cases, that isn’t true. Students care. Parents care. Seniors especially care. What’s usually missing isn’t interest, it’s strategy. Here are the most common reasons yearbook programs stall and exactly what you can adjust right now in March.