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By Craig Lauer | February 17, 2025

Unlocking Association Content: To Gate or Not to Gate?

For associations, content is one of the most valuable assets. Whether it’s publications, blog articles, reports, podcasts, or ebooks, content represents the knowledge and expertise that members and potential members […]

By Samuel Hoffmeister | February 4, 2025

YGS Leaf: Elevating the Value of Digital Publications 

YGS Leaf transforms your digital publication into a more modern, accessible, and affordable content solution.

By Carmen Lamb | January 20, 2025

RFP Essentials: Tips and Checklist for Landing the Right Sales Partner

Streamline your Request for Proposal process with our expert guide. Download the complimentary checklist to start planning today!

By Samuel Hoffmeister | January 9, 2025

Understanding Your Members to Evolve Your Content Strategy

How do associations deliver authentic content in a truly strategic, cohesive way? It starts with knowing your membership and meeting them where they want to be met.

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 | October 31, 2017

11 Ghoulish Grammatical Errors That Give Us Terrors

Not everyone is a writer or editor, but we all have to string a few sentences together from time to time. Here we offer some grammar boo-boos that make us want to scream.

By ygsadmin | October 23, 2017

Reflections From the YGS Design Team

Our art directors work from simple concepts to realize visual solutions. But each designer has a unique thought process, and they have shared that with us.

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 27, 2017

The YGS Group Earns National Recognition at EXCEL and Azbee Awards

YORK, PA — The YGS Group, Inc. is proud to announce the recent award recognitions, received for excellence and innovation in association media publishing and design. The company earned two […]

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.

By ygsadmin | June 12, 2017

Net Neutrality Explained

Lately, conversations around net neutrality have wiggled themselves back into focus, sparking debate on the implications of amendments to current law.

By ygsadmin | June 7, 2017

Fostering Future Talent With Apprenticeships

Do you know your employer brand? Does it accurately portray your company in the career marketplace? Is it maximizing your ability to recruit talented individuals?

By ygsadmin | May 12, 2017

Efficiencies in Marketing, Print Automation

“Print is dying.” That’s something we’ve been getting used to hearing alongside the proliferation of digital information retrieval. But print isn’t dying; it’s adapting.

By ygsadmin | April 25, 2017

Print, Forestry, and the Impact of Paper

As you’re contemplating the use of print—not as a one or the other solution, but as an ingredient in a strategically directed content plan—let’s look at a few facts.

By ygsadmin | April 10, 2017

The Key to Creating an Optimal Client Experience

Hear from our account director about the unique role of account management at YGS, as well as the nuances of great account management.

By ygsadmin | March 20, 2017

Motivating Your Sales Team

True leaders are always looking for new ways to motivate their teams. Whether a local pizza shop or a Fortune 500 company, businesses thrive when everybody is on board.

By ygsadmin | February 20, 2017

What Do You Wish You Knew Before Entering Marketing?

Entering the marketing world—like any new career field—is exciting, but can also be daunting. YGS’ marketing leaders offer advice for making the transition.

By ygsadmin | February 7, 2017

Beyond the Goggles and Games

Beyond the goggles and games, what is there to know about virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) that applies to business?