The Renaissance/Yearbooking Report Podcast

The Yearbooking Report, March 2019

It's March and SPRING! It's also about time for spring yearbook schools to wrap up their book work, and a popular question for them is "book's done, now what?" This month we talk with adviser Savannah Cajka of Loyalsock Township High School in Williamsport, PA on what she does with her staff once the book is completed. Last year's staff won the Jostens Yearbook Program of Excellence Award AND made the annual Jostens Look Book, a rare duo. And hear some thoughts on other yearbooking aspects, for both spring and fall yearbook schools.

The Yearbooking Report, February 2019

Having trouble motivating your students to do their best work or maybe even to WORK? In the February episode of The Yearbooking Report podcast listen to veteran adviser Mitch Eden of Kirkwood HS, MO as he shares some great advice and ideas to help any adviser get the best out of their staff. EVERY journalism adviser needs to listen to this interview and episode - it's time to get the kids to WORK!

The Yearbooking Report, January 2019

The January 2019 episode of The Yearbooking Report has some great discussion on yearbook promotion, something that most yearbook staffs frankly don't do all that well. We interview Ava Butzu, veteran adviser of the award winning Echo yearbook from Grand Blanc High School in Michigan. Have your note pad ready for a long list of great ideas and tips to not only sell more books and ads but also to promote the hard work that your yearbook staff performs. And see how your yearbook can boost the climate of your entire school - you can do it!

The Yearbooking Report, December 2018

The December 2018 episode of The Yearbooking Report is all about yearbook production - how is a book really produced? Why have deadlines and why are they important? And you get an audio visit to the best yearbook production plant on Earth, from Jostens in Clarksville, TN. Production manager Jennifer Gee gives us the tour with lots of information and ideas for any yearbook staff.

The Yearbooking Report, November 2018

We're back, and this month's interview is all about writing, one thing that most students really struggle with. Acclaimed writing instructor Bobby Hawthorne (The Radical Write) shares some fascinating insights on how writing is taught, along with some tips and ideas to change your writing game. No more inverted pyramid?

For advisers, perhaps ask your students to listen to this on their own, then report back to you on their views. You may find some new inspiration to get more students to write...

The Yearbooking Report, October 2018

In this month's update we look at yearbook design, probably the toughest part of the yearbooking experience for most staffs. Need some advice? Listen to many great ideas and tips from Rick Brooks, veteran Creative Design Manager for Jostens and a 2018 recipient of the prestigious Pioneer Award from the NSPA. You CAN create a beautiful yearbook that your readers will really enjoy reading - listen in and see...

The Yearbooking Report - September 2018

Welcome back to The Yearbooking Report! No matter what new technology comes down the line, pictures will always be the key element of any yearbook. But most yearbook images are rather dull and uninspired. This month we talk to veteran photojournalist and instructor Mike McLean about taking great photos for your book - starting right now!

The Yearbooking Report, August 2018

Welcome to the new Yearbooking Report podcast. I'm Scott Geesey - journalist, 20-year Jostens representative and JEA Certified Journalism Educator. I plan to have some fun once a month with great interviews and information about yearbook storytelling (what I call Yearbooking,) and this is for ANY yearbook adviser and/or staff, not just Jostens partners.

 

In this episode, starting the new school year - and the key is ORGANIZATION. Listen as a seven time winner of the Jostens Yearbook Program of Excellence Award shares some tips and ideas on organizing the yearbook year.