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NRF Consumer Survey Finds Halloween Spending to Reach Record $13.1 Billion

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A Month Full Of Memories: How to Prepare for DECA Month's Social Media Challenge

Oct 24, 2025

DECA Month is filled with engagement, spotlights and celebrations for everything related to DECA. Here are some tips and tricks on how to dominate the DECA Month Social Media Challenge before November begins.

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Leadership That Lasts: How to Keep Growing Throughout the Semester

Oct 23, 2025

Whether you are helping a classmate or taking on a new challenge, each day is an opportunity to grow into a stronger leader. Here are four ways you can continue developing as a leader this semester.

Case Study of the Week
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Case Study of the Week: Designing Album Cover Art

Oct 20, 2025

Step into the role of a marketing communications consultant. You have been hired by the manager of the folk-rock band Kingsley, to create branding for their upcoming debut album.

Chapter Strategy
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Go The Extra Scare: Fall-Inspired Themes For Your Chapter Meetings 

Oct 15, 2025

October is such a versatile month, and holding meetings that engage members during this season is a great way to boost chapter participation and growth.

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Adobe and DECA Partner to Elevate Integrated Marketing Campaign Instruction

Oct 13, 2025

This professional-grade roadmap was built with input from Adobe employees specializing in campaign strategy and design, agency management and marketing technology to ensure a real-world, professional approach.

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College Board

5 Key Features of a Winning Scholarship Essay

Oct 9, 2025

Let’s explore five key features that can help you craft a scholarship-winning essay and increase your chances of securing that much-needed scholarship.

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Online shipment tracking is one example of __________ affecting supply chain management.
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Just Released: The 2025 DECA Month Calendar
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The 2025-2026 SBE Chapter Certification Guidelines are Now Available

SBE Chapter Certifications are due January 13, 2026

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From Our Executive Officers

Career Insights

Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice: How Companies Use the Fall Season to Get Ahead

Asher Leventhal
High School Division President
Chapter Strategy

Power Up Your Chapter: A Guide to DECA’s Chapter Campaigns

Cullen Watanuki
Central Region Vice President
Chapter Strategy

Fall-ing into Fundraising: Ideas to Raise Money for Your DECA Chapter this Fall

Hannah Heidari
North Atlantic Region Vice President
Compete

How to Prepare for District Competitions Like a Pro

Mason St. Jean
Southern Region Vice President
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Lights, Leadership and Lifelong Memories: What to Expect at The Ultimate DECA Power Trip

Praveena Mahendran
Western Region Vice President
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DECA and Piper Sandler Complete 50th Semi-Annual Survey

Oct 23, 2025

DECA and Piper Sandler completed the 50th semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens® survey. This survey highlights discretionary spending trends and brand preferences among more than 10K teens across the U.S., with an average age of 15.7.

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DECA Welcomes College Board as Strategic Partner 

Oct 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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NRF Consumer Survey Finds Halloween Spending to Reach Record $13.1 Billion

Oct 17, 2025

According to the National Retail Federation’s annual consumer survey, Halloween spending is expected to reach a record $13.1 billion this year.

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Marketing the Marketers: Student Spotlights

Oct 23, 2025

Marketing is how chapters share their stories and connect with people beyond their own schools. Behind every post, video and campaign is a team of students who work hard to bring their chapter’s ideas to life.

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Celebrating National Teach Business Day: Advisor Spotlight

Oct 14, 2025

Business teachers across the country are shaping the next generation of leaders. National Teach Business Day is a reminder to celebrate the advisors who dedicate their time, passion and energy to teaching the skills we’ll carry into the future.

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Wisconsin DECA Trick or Can

Oct 10, 2025

Each October, DECA chapters across Wisconsin participate in Trick or Can, a statewide initiative that turns a night of trick-or-treating into a mission to fight hunger.‍

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