That Yearbook Podcast

This episode of That Yearbook Podcast tackles the crucial, yet often overlooked, topic of yearbook captions. Hosts Mike Taylor, CJE, Jim Jordan and Sabrina Schmitz, CJE emphasize the importance of captions in providing historical context, engaging readers, and elevating a yearbook to award-winning status. 

Be sure to check out the training video that pairs with this podcast here: https://link.walsworthyearbooks.com/CaptionTV

We are back with the latest season of That Yearbook Podcast ! Walsworth Yearbook experts Jim Jordan, Sabrina Schmitz, CJE and Mike Taylor, CJE share their top tips for setting yearbook staffs up for success in the new school year. The key? Focus on team building and establishing trust, communication and collaboration before diving into production tasks. Learn fun activities and strategies to maintain a positive team culture all year.

If you want access to the companion training video, click here. 

The season finale from That Yearbook Podcast focuses specifically on the printing process and why Walsworth is the most trusted name in yearbooks. Industry veterans Mike Taylor, CJE, Jim Jordan and Sabrina Schmitz, CJE, reminisce on Walsworth's humble beginnings over 85 years ago and how their commitment to family and unparalleled customer service has sustained their role as the most trusted name in scholastic publishing.

Prepare for the upcoming school year by considering spring and summer workshops for your yearbook staff. In the latest episode of That Yearbook Podcast, hosts Mike Taylor, CJE, Jim Jordan, and Sabrina Schmitz, CJE, discuss the value of workshops, covering types, skills learned and benefits for students and staff. Listen for insights on how workshops can enhance your yearbook process.

Those Yearbook People,  Mike Taylor, CJE, Jim Jordan and Sabrina Schmitz, CJE, share convention stories and tips for yearbook programs. They discuss the value of state and national conventions, planning educational sessions for students, gaining administrator support and creative fundraising ideas to offset travel costs. This is essential listening for any adviser considering attending a journalism convention. 

Tune in to this episode of  "That Yearbook Podcast" as Mike, Jim and Sabrina discuss the significance of yearbook critiques. Experienced advisers and journalists offer objective feedback to identify strengths and weaknesses, aiding in continual improvement. Discover how critiques motivate staff and elevate yearbook quality. Listen now for valuable insights.

Welcome to That Yearbook Podcast, the series where yearbook experts Mike Taylor, CJE, Jim Jordan and Sabrina Schmitz, CJE, take us on a delightful journey through their connections to yearbooks and the fascinating world of student journalism. The trio shares their unique stories and experiences that have shaped their perspectives on creating amazing yearbooks. To watch this podcast, visit our YouTube link! 

In this episode, hosts Mike Taylor, Jim Jordan, and Sabrina Schmitz emphasize cultivating strong relationships among yearbook staff, administration, parents and the community. They share insights on team-building, communication with administrators, engaging parents and seeking mentorship from industry experts for journalistic excellence. Available on YouTube and podcast platforms.

Kathy Daneman has been a publicist for more than two decades. So… what exactly does a publicist do?

“What I do is work with authors to get their books covered,” she explained. “To get book reviews, to get interviews, to place original essays, to get them on tv, to get radio interviews, to go on tour. And I help them come up with ideas for original pieces.”

She’ll even help authors with research and help them come up with interesting topics related to their books. Learn more about what she does, and how scholastic journalism helped her get there. 

It's been 20 years and one week since Jenni Carlson wrote her first column for The Oklahoman. She's most well known for writing an article that sparked a 2007 rant from Oklahoma State football coach Mike Gundy ("I'm a man! I'm 40!"), but her career has spanned far more than those infamous three minutes. 

The week after hosts Evan Blackwell and Sarah Scott interviewed Carlson, her newspaper released a moving article on her career. In our interview she shared how scholastic journalism started her down this path and helped her get where she is today. She also shared advice for young people who want to make their way in the sports journalism world.