10 Tools for Choosing Colors

This year’s books are barely off the pallet, but you’re already working on the 2010 publication, aren’t you? Here are 10 very cool online tools to help you choose just the right combination of colors for the look you’re after.

Yearbook Kits Are Here – Leaner, Meaner and Greener!

If you had a somewhat small package delivered to your classroom recently and thought to yourself, “Oh, I’ll wait to open that later – it couldn’t possibly be the new yearbook kit.” Think again! The 2010 Kit has been completely overhauled with new materials, a snazzy cd case and less bulk. Kits are arriving now, let us know if you don’t have yours soon.

teamSlye Sales Tip #3 – Last Chance!

Make sure parents know they’re about to miss out on the chance to buy their son or daughter a yearbook! Use the free “Last Chance!” postcards to spread the word through mailings and end-of-year events. Just let us know how many postcards you need!

Social Network Your Way to Distribution Success!

The enterprising staff at Smoky Hill HS in Colorado created a Facebook event page for their distribution party and had more than 100 students sign up on the first day! Take advantage of today’s technology to spread the word about your yearbook distribution events. (Thanks for sharing Summit staff!)

teamSlye Sales Tip #2 – Stick to It!

When students know they’re going to appear in the yearbook they’re far more likely to want one! Let your students who haven’t yet purchased a book know they’ll be included with our free sticky notes. Now that your index is complete, it’s easy to cross-reference with your sales log and promote book sales to students with specific information. Just let us know how many sticky note pads you need!

teamSlye Sales Tip #1 – Yes! Cards

Yes! You really can sell all of your books before they arrive on campus.

Feeling a little stressed over how many books you still have left to sell? Give students a chance to let you know they intend to purchase a book with our free Yes! commitment postcards. Just let us know how many cards you need and follow the simple steps on our instruction sheet!

85 Twitterers Designers Should Follow

Mashable Magazine has compiled a list of the 85 twittering folks designers should follow. While there are thousands of designers on twitter, a relatively small percentage actually tweet about the topics of design, their go-to resources and processes. Here’s who to follow!

NSPA Announces New Model Code of Ethics

The National Scholastic Press Association today announced a new Model Code of Ethics for High School Journalists. From their blog posting:

“Teaching ethics in the high school journalism classroom can be a challenge. Most teachers start with the Society of Professional Journalists Code of Ethics, and while it gives a great overview, it lacks flexibility for the unique situations faced by high school journalists. Other educators cobble together a workable model and plenty of hypothetical and example situations to prepare students for the eventual challenges they would face.

NSPA is announcing a new tool for student media advisers and young journalists. The NSPA Code of Ethics establishes seven ethical principles for high school journalists. No more modifying other codes of ethics. This one is specific to the situations facing high school students and advisers. And, it’s been created with all media in mind.”

Download the full version of the new NSPA Code of Ethics (PDF) here