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The DECA Drop Episode 3: Campaigning and Competition Season

Jan 23, 2026

Your 2025–2026 Executive Officer Team saw how podcasts were taking off and wanted to give DECA members the same kind of experience: a place to pick up tips, hear updates and get to know our team!

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MDA

Congratulations to the 2025-26 MDA Disability is Diversity Challenge Winners

Jan 23, 2026

DECA and MDA are pleased to announce the winners of this year’s Disability is Diversity Challenge.

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Adobe

Congratulations to the 2025-26 Adobe Personal Branding Challenge Winners

Jan 23, 2026

Adobe and DECA are thrilled to announce the winners of the Adobe Personal Branding Challenge!

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Learn from the Pros at DECA’s Sports and Entertainment Marketing Conference

Jan 22, 2026

The crowd-pleasing speakers at DECA’s Sports and Entertainment Marketing Conference bring a rush of adrenaline to the sports and entertainment marketing fields. 

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Why CTE and DECA Advocacy Matters

Jan 20, 2026

Each February, students and advisors raise awareness of career and technical education (CTE) by celebrating Career and Technical Education Month®. Learn how to get involved and earn recognition through DECA’s Advocacy Campaign!

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From TikToks to Think Pieces: Choosing the Right Content Length

Jan 20, 2026

From TikToks to blog posts, how people consume content is constantly changing. For student marketers, knowing how to choose the right length is more critical than ever.

Question of the Day
Selling
To reduce the risk of bribery in selling situations, it is a good idea for businesses to develop
  • product delivery policies.
  • promotional budgets.
  • entertainment guidelines.
  • diversity training manuals.
Announcements
Watch Episode 3 of The DECA Drop
Jan 23, 2026
Congratulations to the 2025-26 MDA Disability is Diversity Challenge Winners
Jan 23, 2026
Congratulations to the 2025-26 Adobe Personal Branding Challenge Winners
Jan 23, 2026
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Sports + Entertainment Marketing Conference
Orlando, FL
Jan
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Knowledge Matters Digital Presentation Skills Challenge Entries Due
Feb
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Career and Technical Education Month®
Feb
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Emerging Leader Honor Award Nominations Open
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Chapter Strategy

Why CTE and DECA Advocacy Matters

DECA's Advocacy Campaign is due March 2, 2026

Compete

Get Ready for Round 2 of the DECA Virtual Business Challenge

Competition Ends January 23, 2026

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Go The Extra with DECA's Corporate Challenges

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From Our Executive Officers

Conferences

Making the Most of Your Association Conference

Asher Leventhal
High School Division President
Leadership

It’s Your Turn to Lead: Run for Executive Office

Cullen Watanuki
Central Region Vice President
Conferences

Your Fast Pass to the 2026 Sports & Entertainment Marketing Conference

Hannah Heidari
North Atlantic Region Vice President
Compete

Tips & Tricks for Prepared Events

Mason St. Jean
Southern Region Vice President
Leadership

New Year, New Momentum: Setting Goals That Actually Stick

Praveena Mahendran
Western Region Vice President
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One DECA Call | March 2026
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Presidents Council | March 2026
8:00 PM
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9:30 PM
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Apr
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One DECA Call | April 2026
8:30 PM
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Watch the #DECAICDC 2026 Promo Video

Featured Videos

The DECA Drop Episode 3: Campaigning and Competition Season
Jan 23, 2026
Watch Now: The Ultimate DECA Power Trip 2026 Promo Video
Dec 3, 2025
The DECA Drop Episode 2: Personal Branding & Networking
Nov 3, 2025
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Global Brigades

The Global Business Academy: Consulting Opportunities for DECA Members

Jan 1, 2026

DECA members are invited to join a summer Global Business Academy for eight days of hands-on international consulting experience in Panama, Belize or Greece. Work with business experts, build advanced skills and immerse in a new culture.

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MDA

MDA Holiday Retail Campaigns

Dec 2, 2025

This holiday season, your generosity can make a lasting impact. Every donation helps bring break throughs in treatment, expert care, and essential resources to children and adults living with muscular dystrophy and related diseases.

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American Marketing Association

DECA Welcomes American Marketing Association (AMA) as Strategic Partner

Nov 20, 2025

This collaboration will combine DECA’s focus on emerging leaders and entrepreneurs with the College Board’s expertise in developing programs that promote career and college readiness.

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From Our Members

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Building Competitive Readiness: Sycamore's Mentoring Program

Jan 21, 2026

Structured mentoring programs, like the one implemented at Sycamore, can be applied by any chapter and have the potential to bolster member confidence, preparation and performance nationwide.

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Beyond the Competition: Building Community at Silver Falls

Jan 15, 2026

Beyond events and role-plays, Silver Falls reminds DECA members why they joined in the first place: community. Through shared experiences, chapters grow closer and return stronger.

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Bringing Warmth to Winter: Blacksburg DECA’s “Home for the Holidays” Project

Dec 8, 2025

Blacksburg DECA continues its heartfelt tradition of giving back through “Home for the Holidays,” an annual community service project that provides meals for local elementary students in need during winter break.

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