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Call Her DECA: Why Podcasts are the Next Big IT Girl
There is a new IT girl in town, and she is in your earbuds. Like DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs, podcasts prepare a new generation of thinkers, doers and dreamers who are ready to take the mic.
Navigating DECA's Competitive Events Page
Choosing the right event can be overwhelming. Check out this directional guide on how to use the DECA Competitive Events page to assist you in making your decision!
Inside the Marketing of the Summer's Biggest Films
Behind every billion-dollar blockbuster film is a creative team of entertainment marketers who are pulling strings to rewrite the rules of entertainment. Check out the best entertainment marketing wins from this past summer.
The Ripple Effect of Recruitment: The Impact of Interaction
Engaging in community-building activities and encouraging members to reach out to peers creates a welcoming atmosphere, enhancing the ripple effect and driving recruitment efforts.
Enhance College & Career Readiness: Complete Encourage® Forms by December 12
DECA has partnered with Encourage to help students map their post-secondary plans and provide our national office with feedback that strengthens DECA programs.
What to Expect on SAT Test Day
If you’re taking the SAT at a test center on a weekend, you may wonder what to expect. Here are a few things to know.
Changing the Way Personal Finances Are Taught
Intuit for Education is a free financial literacy platform designed to help Gen Z and Gen Alpha high school students become the most financially literate generations ever.
10 Free Things To Do in D.C. & Arlington
Discover 10 fun & free things your chapter can do this November while visiting D.C. and Arlington for the Ultimate DECA Power Trip.
2025-2026 District-Level Competitive Event Instructional Areas Announced
Get ready for competition season! Each year DECA provides the primary instructional area(s) assessed in each of the district-level scenarios to help advisors and members prepare for district competitions more effectively.
Finding Your Fit: How to Select Your DECA Competitive Event
DECA’s competitive events program is one of the most exciting parts of being a member. However, with so many options, how do you find your fit? Check out these tips on how to choose your competitive event:
Case Study of the Week: Marketing to a Younger Demographic
Step into the role of a marketing specialist for Station Hardware, a retailer specializing in home improvement products. The director of marketing wants you to create a marketing plan that will introduce the brand to a new demographic.
Vector Marketing and DECA Celebrate 20 Years of Partnership
DECA proudly celebrates 20 years of partnership with Vector Marketing Corporation - a collaboration that has empowered DECA members and educators to succeed in and out of the classroom.
DECA Idea Challenge 2018 Winning Teams
A premier event of Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), the DECA Idea Challenge dared elementary through university students to generate a new use for paper clips in merely a week! In addition to reinventing the item, teams were to create a video pitch of their new product.
Hey Google, What Makes a Great Team?
In 2012, Google embarked on an initiative — code-named Project Aristotle — to study hundreds of Google’s teams and figure out why some stumbled while others soared. They gathered some of the company’s best statisticians, organizational psychologists, sociologists, engineers and researchers.
4 Steps to Resolve Any Team Conflict
Let's be real. There will be a point in your life when you must work in a team. Whether it’s a school group project, an association officer team, or a department assignment at a future job, it is imperative that you are equipped with the knowledge on how to deal with team conflict.
5 Tips to Master the Art of Delegation
Nobody likes to work on a mismanaged project, and you should not want to lead one. By implementing the following five pieces of advice, you will be equipped to lead larger, more complex projects, which will produce higher quality outcomes.
Collegiate DECA 2018-2019 Stock Market Game Session 1 Top Competitors
An acclaimed program from the SIFMA Foundation, the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game™ is an online simulation that challenges teams with building and managing a $100,000 virtual investment portfolio of stocks, bonds and mutual funds. Participants manage all aspects of the portfolio including asset selection, buying and selling.
3 Written Event Competition Tips to Consider
As the competition season heats up, take the opportunity to review the written event that you’ve worked so hard on. Make sure it’s the absolute best it can be before it reaches the judge and it’s your turn to deliver a knockout presentation!
Battle of Brands
Trends come and go, but some brands are strong enough to stand the test of time. We surveyed 300 DECA members across the globe, asking them to name their favorite brands. From snack foods to streaming services, clothing to technology – Battle of the Brands aimed to find out where your allegiances lie.
5 Tips for Students on LinkedIn
When it comes to LinkedIn, students are likely to start asking some questions: Is it too early to start? I’m not working/I’m not a professional, so what’s the point of a LinkedIn?
Growing a Global Brand: An Inside Look at Universal
Universal Orlando Resort™ is known around the globe as an epic, world-class vacation destination. But that didn’t happen overnight.
The Ultimate Written Event Guide
Before serving as the 2018-2019 High School Division President, he was an international finalist, earning second place in the International Business Plan at ICDC in Anaheim. Andrew Weatherman took home DECA glass and now he’s taking the time to share his insider secrets with you.
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Put Your Marketing Skills to the Test with CTE Month®
Read on for ideas to help you celebrate CTE Month® this year by promoting DECA and the importance of career and technical education (CTE).
Take Your Leadership Passport to the Next Level
Congratulations! You survived the first semester of this academic year. Now, it's time to plan for your next semester and the rest of your Collegiate DECA experience this year.
DECA Direct Magazine: Marketing Trends
The world of marketing is diverse and ever-changing. Keep up with the latest industry trends to stay at the top of your game, learn to market your chapter like a pro and get a behind-the-scenes look at careers in this exciting field.
6 Things to Start Doing Now to Land Your Marketing "Dream Job"
Do you have your sights set on a dream job in marketing? Read on for some must-do and next level actions you can take to build your network, skills and brand and start making your dream job a reality.
Marketing Your Chapter in the New Year
Discover tips to market your Collegiate DECA chapter and recruit new members in the second semester.
Maximize Your Chapter's Marketing with New Audiences
Check out these three under-tapped audiences that you should be targeting with your chapter’s marketing and some key ways to reach them.
The Best Marketing Career for Your Personality Type
Marketing careers are not one-size-fits-all, and the variety of career paths in marketing continues to grow each year. Read on to learn more about a few top marketing specialties and which might be best for your unique personality!
The Art of Storytelling
Whether we are competing, fundraising, socializing, serving or leading we are constantly telling a story—our DECA story. So, why not make your story the best it can be?!
Behind the Headlines with a P&G Communications Executive
Procter & Gamble Chief Communications Officer Damon Jones sits down with NRF Foundation All Access for “20 Questions.”
Announcing the 2020 Intuit Innovation Challenge Winners
The Intuit Innovation Challenge is a hands-on design thinking project, daring students around the globe to innovate for impact to help reverse the effect of global warming.
Top 10 Marketing Trends to Watch for in 2021
Looking for the latest trends and buzzwords to incorporate into your next role-play? DECA’s Competitive Events Specialist shares a look at what to expect in the new year.
Association Office: Is It Right for You?
Are you passionate about DECA and its members? Do you have what it takes to lead others? Then maybe you should consider running for an association office. Keep reading to find out whether or not this position is the right fit for you and what you can expect from it!
