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By Craig Lauer | December 5, 2024

YGS Arch: A First Look at the Affordable Way to Elevate Association Content

YGS Arch redefines how associations share, manage, and optimize member communications.

By Samuel Hoffmeister | November 20, 2024

Why a Reflowable Layout for Your Digital Pub Just Makes More Sense

A reflowable format offers greater flexibility and a stronger reading experience on any device, reinforcing the value of your publication to both members and advertisers.

By Craig Lauer | October 22, 2024

Member Retention Strategies: How to Keep Your Members Engaged and Loyal

Creating unique member experiences is essential for ensuring ongoing retention and growth.

By Jason Sweigart | October 8, 2024

Ad Collection Just Got Easier

YGS Association Solutions’ new automated ad collection system leaves the guesswork in the past.

By ygsadmin | June 28, 2019

Thoughtful, Resourceful Campaigns

WEF needed to highlight a couple of its water and wastewater management and recovery resource guides. YGS came through in a big way.

By ygsadmin | June 21, 2019

New Product Strategy? I’ll Take S’more

In conjunction with Hershey’s launch of its new S’mores experience, we designed and printed signage and a large-format window graphic, as well as created social media posts and a digital screen describing the product to support the oh-so-sweet launch.

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 | January 8, 2019

5 Often-Forgotten SEO Tips

Are you looking to optimize your SEO? It can be done without having to dig into the metadata. Here are five ways to do so.

By ygsadmin | November 30, 2018

MAP: 10 Marketing Automation Questions Answered

Marketing automation is a tool for managing multichannel marketing, and it’s becoming exponentially more prominent in today’s fast-paced marketing world.

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 | June 20, 2018

Digital Ad Strategies Aimed at Reaching Consumers in 2018

How do businesses connect consumers and clients in a way that actually reaches their intended viewers, without scaring off business?

By ygsadmin | May 30, 2018

Conference Advice: Maximizing Your Booth Presence

Conference season can be a combination of exciting, arduous and expensive. Be prepared to get the best return and leave a lasting impression.

By ygsadmin | April 5, 2018

Big Ideas in Printing, Personalized Marketing

Let’s face it, we live in a digital world, and that has spoiled us when it comes to personalized options. That’s exactly what keeps YGS busy 24/7.

By ygsadmin | April 2, 2018

Cheers to TEI's Midyear Conference!

As part of a strategic rebrand for the Tax Executives Institute (TEI), YGS captured man-on-the-street footage and member testimonials at its Midyear Conference.

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 20, 2017

YGS Customer Service: It's All Gravy

During the five-day Thanksgiving weekend, our print operations run like any other week. Learn how we move projects to production while you’re at home eating turkey.

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.