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By Laura Gaenzle | September 12, 2023

Communication Is Key to Creating Robust Event Sponsorships

Matching an association’s event with exhibitors and sponsors can be a win-win partnership with the right customized opportunities and committed customer service.

By Ashley Reid | August 21, 2023

Rethinking the Meaning of Value

For a lot of us, the word “value” evokes one thing: dollar signs. However, there are multiple ways to bring the big V to your members, and money has nothing to do with them.

By Therese Umerlik | August 7, 2023

Magazines Remain Resilient Marketing Tools

Many associations have a key to building their membership and promoting awareness of their mission already in the palm of their hand—their print publications.

By Samuel Hoffmeister | July 24, 2023

Case Study: Podcasting the Promise of Postsecondary Value

A podcast for the American Association of State Colleges and Universities sees immediate traction, with a mission to deliver stories of social equity and triumph in postsecondary education.

By Therese Umerlik | July 10, 2023

Your Subject Matter Experts Can Leverage AI to be Content Leaders

Your association’s thought leaders can tame the Wild West of AI-generated information with their expertise and experience. And your staff can use these tools to streamline processes so they can focus on your members.

By Samuel Hoffmeister | May 22, 2023

Generative AI and Navigating Member Communications

As generative AI tools continue to quickly emerge, associations should take advantage of their efficiencies—sometimes.

By Samuel Hoffmeister | February 28, 2020

Meet Mark Ploucha, VP of Production Solutions

With well over 25 years of experience in the print world, Mark has seen a whole revolution of predigital printing.

By Craig Lauer | January 27, 2020

Brad Altman Retires as President, Passes Torch to Jack Davidson

With a strong foundation for new possibilities, YGS enters its next exciting chapter.

By Craig Lauer | September 16, 2019

Discover the New YGS Website: Personalization, Engagement, Results

The new YGS website offers our clients—and potential clients—a seamless experience that combines customized navigation, compelling communication, and thoughtful design to smoothly guide the user through every menu and page. […]

By Craig Lauer | September 13, 2019

YGS Launches FIRST Values Award Program

Recently, we launched our FIRST Values Award program, which recognizes up to one recipient each quarter for their outstanding contributions to the YGS culture of flexibility, integrity, responsibility, service, and […]

By Craig Lauer | July 30, 2019

And the 2019 AM&P Emerging Leader Award Goes to …

Senior Managing Editor Ashley Reid has been honored with an Association Media & Publishing (AM&P) Emerging Leader Award.

By Craig Lauer | July 30, 2019

And the 2019 AM&P Emerging Leader Award Goes to …

By ygsadmin | July 11, 2019

Together We Grow

When Yvonne DeSalle, vice president, associate engagement and talent development, first joined The YGS Group, the company mainly relied upon recruiters and temp agencies to find appropriately skilled individuals to fulfill its labor needs.

By ygsadmin | January 9, 2019

Meet Our Forty Under 40 Honoree: Erica Reed

Senior Managing Editor Erica Reed was recently named a Forty Under 40 honoree by the Central Penn Business Journal.

By ygsadmin | September 18, 2018

EXCEL Awards: Anatomy of a Gold-Winning Entry

AM&P’s EXCEL Awards recognize excellence and leadership in nonprofit association media, publishing, marketing, and communications. Gaining a Gold is our Holy Grail.

By ygsadmin | August 31, 2018

Finding Out What It Takes to Work in the Industry

This post was written by Sara Mooney, an English teacher at Susquehannock High School who participates in YCAL’s Educator in the Workplace program.

By ygsadmin | December 21, 2017

Greetings from Central PA: 12 Last-Minute Gift Ideas

The pressure’s on: Time is running out to find a thoughtful gift for your most beloved people! Here are a few of our favorite local gifts.

By ygsadmin | November 15, 2017

Thaddeus Stevens Students Get a Glimpse of Work Life at YGS

We opened our doors to students from Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology to connect with the community and prepare the next generation of employment.

By ygsadmin | July 19, 2017

Apprentice Spotlight: Abigail Martin

As part of our budding apprenticeship program, Abigail Martin kicked off her three years at YGS as a mail list processor in our Client Services department.

By ygsadmin | July 5, 2017

The Positioning Power of Agency Accolades

Award recognition provides instant credibility, helping you win new business and reassuring current clients that they have chosen the right partner.

By ygsadmin | June 19, 2017

YGS as a Content Leader at the MM&C Conference

By ygsadmin | June 19, 2017

YGS as a Content Leader at the MM&C Conference

Content can be a tricky thing for nonprofit organizations. YGS weighs in on how to optimize digital content strategies for revenue at the MM&C conference.