Welcome to our nineteenth episode of Yearbook News! In this episode, we cover the importance of instilling confidence, chemistry, and character in your yearbook staff! In this episode, we discuss: Building confidence in new yearbook staff members. 01:00 Overcoming the fear of making mistakes 03:50 How advisers can model confidence to their staff members 07:40 Creative ways to build trust and friendship among staff members. 10:00 What does strong chemistry mean for the yearbook team and how do you foster more of that? 16:34 How to maintain teamwork and chemistry as stress starts to seep in? 20:00 Distinguishing the difference between soft and hard skills. 26:38 How these three attributes can have an impact in their future academic and vocational success. 30:30 How do these three attributes work together to create a high performing yearbook team 35:00 What is one thing advisers can start doing tomorrow to set their staff up for success this school year. 47:40 Final piece of advise for new and seasoned advisers to implement these attributes in their yearbook class 51:58 Resources: Blogs: https://www.unitedyearbook.net/post/starting-the-year-strong-tasks-and-roles-for-the-yearbook-class https://www.unitedyearbook.net/post/all-about-me-yearbook-learning-activity Links: Custom Proposal: https://www.unitedyearbook.net/request-a-quote Yearbook 1-on 1: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ1HnmVGrTg-KwT9EKR7GwJGOZfTPjn1OODF_qC4oiElABV7-BXXDuCc-e-Qy-woPsNnCaRvy0gA Connect with us: https://www.unitedyearbook.net/ IG: @unitedyearbook FB: @unitedyearbook X (Twitter): @unitedyearbook TikTok: @unitedyearbook YouTube: @UnitedYearbook

Welcome to our eighteenth episode of Yearbook News! In this episode, we cover the journey of a yearbook adviser from an international school! In this episode, we discuss: Introduction to our guest Laila Ismail. 00:20 What Laila's international school environment is like 01:30 What led her to take on the role as yearbook adviser 02:40 What is unique about creating a yearbook as an international school? 07:12 How did Laila find United Yearbook10:40 What led her to pick a U.S. based publisher rather than a local one? 13:20 What is communication like across time zones? 15:07 Application/ interview process for selecting yearbook staff members 17:10 How to get students in a creative mindset 19:40 How Laila and her staff create such eye-catching spreads 23:27 How to keep consistency throughout the yearbook 27:13 How has United Yearbook influenced or enhanced her school's creative process 34:00 Laila's advice for fellow international school advisers 37:20 Links: Custom Proposal: https://www.unitedyearbook.net/request-a-quote Yearbook 1-on 1: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ1HnmVGrTg-KwT9EKR7GwJGOZfTPjn1OODF_qC4oiElABV7-BXXDuCc-e-Qy-woPsNnCaRvy0gA Connect with us: https://www.unitedyearbook.net/ IG: @unitedyearbook FB: @unitedyearbook X (Twitter): @unitedyearbook TikTok: @unitedyearbook YouTube: @UnitedYearbookRanchoCucamonga

Welcome to our seventeenth episode of Yearbook News! In this episode, we cover one creative adviser and her journey working with a smaller staff. In this episode, we discuss: Introduction to our guest Kim Torrey. 00:35 What challenges did you face at the beginning of your yearbook journey versus now? 02:11 How to empower staff members to make key decisions & take ownership of their work 04:15 How to build a culture of strong motivated students with a smaller staff 07:46 Having a checklist for staff members is vital! 11:25 How to ensure consistency throughout the yearbook 15:30 Modeling how to receive positive or negative feedback for staff members 17:25 What does Kim hope her staff members will take away from being a yearbook staff member? 20:37 How has Kim's partnership with United Yearbook improved her yearbook program 29:19 Specific resources that United Yearbook offers that stood out to Kim 30:20 Kim's final piece of advice to new yearbook adviser 32:20 Links: Custom Proposal: https://www.unitedyearbook.net/request-a-quote Yearbook 1-on-1:https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ1HnmVGrTg-KwT9EKR7GwJGOZfTPjn1OODF_qC4oiElABV7-BXXDuCc-e-Qy-woPsNnCaRvy0gA Connect with us: https://www.unitedyearbook.net/ IG: @unitedyearbook FB: @unitedyearbook X (Twitter): @unitedyearbook TikTok: @unitedyearbook YouTube: @UnitedYearbookRanchoCucamonga

Welcome to our sixteenth episode of Yearbook News! In this episode, we cover looking for a new publisher after the submission deadline is over as well as one adviser's yearbook journey! In this episode, we discuss: Introduction to our guest Ralph Trimmer. 00:30 Ralph's process with United Yearbook 5:00 The impact on virtual meetings in the yearbook industry 16:00 The importance of deadlines 20:00 How to build up your yearbook staff 26:00 How to prepare for the next group of staff members 40:00 Keeping your publication consistent 46:00 How to set yourself up for success during your preflight 55:00 Pros and cons of working with a large publisher versus a smaller one 1:00:00 Tips and tricks to balance the stress of final submission & prepare for the next yearbook 1:05:23 Links: Ralph Trimmer's Style Sheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nRzvB3mmLoamg_sQortbGwvpSg_Vf37D/view?usp=sharing Custom Proposal: https://www.unitedyearbook.net/reques... Yearbook 1-on-1: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/... Connect with us: https://www.unitedyearbook.net/ IG: @unitedyearbook FB: @unitedyearbook X (Twitter): @unitedyearbook TikTok: @unitedyearbook YouTube: @UnitedYearbookRanchoCucamonga

Welcome to our fifteenth episode of Yearbook News! In this episode, we cover Baldwin Park High school's innovative yearbook journey & cover case! In this episode, we discuss: Introduction to an Baldwin Park High School's yearbook journey with United Yearbook. 01:00 Innovative yearbook ideas by Baldwin Park High School! 6:00 More information about an online purchasing platform and yearbook angels 12:30 How we were able to help problem-solve & bring a holographic yearbook to life 16:50 What can any school takeaway from Baldwin Park High School's rich history? 24:05 How do we stay connected with an international school despite distance? 20:10 A final piece of advice to any global yearbook advisers out there 24:10 Links: Holographic mask story: https://www.unitedyearbook.net/yearbookcasestudies BPHS Signing Party: https://youtu.be/bHNR-A5olXU?si=8nn6ETz95bL_Cubp Custom Proposal: https://www.unitedyearbook.net/request-a-quote Yearbook 1-on-1: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ1HnmVGrTg-KwT9EKR7GwJGOZfTPjn1OODF_qC4oiElABV7-BXXDuCc-e-Qy-woPsNnCaRvy0gA Connect with us: https://www.unitedyearbook.net/ IG: @unitedyearbook FB: @unitedyearbook X (Twitter): @unitedyearbook TikTok: @unitedyearbook YouTube: @UnitedYearbookRanchoCucamonga

Welcome to our fourteenth episode of Yearbook News! In this episode, we cover an international school's yearbook journey & cover case! In this episode, we discuss: Introduction to an international school's yearbook journey. 01:40 What is something unique about the production of this school's yearbook? 3:30 What are some unique features this school implemented in the yearbook? 6:40 How were we able to problem-solve for this school? 10:30 What are the logistics of getting yearbooks delivered on time to an international school? 13:00 - How do we stay connected with an international school despite distance? 20:10 - A final piece of advice to any global yearbook advisers out there 24:10 Links: Custom Proposal: https://www.unitedyearbook.net/request-a-quote Yearbook 1-on-1: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ1HnmVGrTg-KwT9EKR7GwJGOZfTPjn1OODF_qC4oiElABV7-BXXDuCc-e-Qy-woPsNnCaRvy0gA Connect with us: https://www.unitedyearbook.net/ IG: @unitedyearbook FB: @unitedyearbook X (Twitter): @unitedyearbook TikTok: @unitedyearbook YouTube: @UnitedYearbookRanchoCucamonga

Welcome to our thirteenth episode of Yearbook News! In this episode, we cover the unique things United Yearbook offers! In this episode, we discuss: - What are some of the unique offerings at United Yearbook? 00:52 - Dealing with angry parents 2:45 - Flexible software options 5:45 - The benefits of a print tour with staff members 10:20 - How to utilize IP as part of your yearbook 17:05 -Problem-solving to ensure there are no hiccups in the final yearbook cover 25:30 - Online purchasing platform for yearbook 31:20 Links: Yearbook 1-on-1: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ1HnmVGrTg-KwT9EKR7GwJGOZfTPjn1OODF_qC4oiElABV7-BXXDuCc-e-Qy-woPsNnCaRvy0gA Connect with us: https://www.unitedyearbook.net/ IG: @unitedyearbook FB: @unitedyearbook X (Twitter): @unitedyearbook TikTok: @unitedyearbook YouTube: @UnitedYearbookRanchoCucamonga

Welcome to our twelfth episode of Yearbook News! In this episode, we cover the importance of problem-solving as a yearbook adviser! In this episode we discuss: - Yearbook 1-on-1! 1:00 - Why is problem solving so important for a yearbook adviser? 4:20 - How can a yearbook publisher partner with advisers in problem solving their unique situations? 8:05 - Yearbook solution for a tight final deadline13:10 - Solutions for new advisers 20:00 -Final piece of advice for any adviser? 24:45 Links: Yearbook 1-on-1: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ1HnmVGrTg-KwT9EKR7GwJGOZfTPjn1OODF_qC4oiElABV7-BXXDuCc-e-Qy-woPsNnCaRvy0gA Connect with us: https://www.unitedyearbook.net/ IG: @unitedyearbook FB: @unitedyearbook X (Twitter): @unitedyearbook TikTok: @unitedyearbook YouTube: @UnitedYearbookRanchoCucamonga

Welcome to our eleventh episode of Yearbook News! In this episode, we cover how to systemize those main topics during the first few weeks of school! In this episode we discuss: - United Yearbook Updates 00:45 - What additional topic is vital for advisers to gain insight about from our instructional guides? 3:10 - How to systemize the many important topics during those first weeks. 8:10 - Which should come first, theme or cover?. 13:45 - What is the main thing that advisers should take away from instructional guides? 18:00 -How are our curriculum presentations a useful tool for advisers? 22:10 -A piece of advice for advisers as they return back to the classroom after the summer break. 26:30 -One piece of advice to a new adviser as they start the new school year 28:50 Links: Resource store: https://www.unitedyearbook.net/resource-store Connect with us: https://www.unitedyearbook.net/ IG: @unitedyearbook FB: @unitedyearbook X (Twitter): @unitedyearbook TikTok: @unitedyearbook YouTube: @UnitedYearbookRanchoCucamonga