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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.

Chapter Strategy

Tricks (and Treats) for Planning Your Chapter’s DECAween Social

Oct 13, 2025

Spooky season is here and it’s the perfect time to host a DECAween social event your chapter will never forget! From themed games to creative snacks, here are some tricks (and treats) to make your event a scream.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Is Just Dance Enough?

Oct 13, 2025

Step into the role of the founder of Just Dance, a chain of children’s dance studios. You and your business partner started Just Dance to give children the unique environment of learning dance recreationally rather than competitively.

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How to Win Role-plays: The Art of Being Performative

Oct 10, 2025

Winning a DECA role-play is not always about who knows the most; it’s about who acts like they do. Welcome to the art of being performative – not in the “acting fake” sense, but in how you bring your ideas to life.

Spotlights

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.‍

College Success

Navigating College Finances: Everything Students and Parents Need to Know

Oct 10, 2025

Navigating college finances can be a complex and sometimes stressful task for both students and parents. Explore the ins and outs of college expenses - from financial aid and scholarships to budget management and part-time job opportunities.

College Success

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.

Chapter Strategy

Inclusivity in DECA: Building a Chapter That Welcomes Everyone

Oct 7, 2025

For DECA members to thrive, they need to feel seen, heard, and, most importantly, welcomed. Here are a few simple but powerful ways to build that kind of culture in your chapter

Career Insights

Trick or Treat: Seasonal Business Moves

Oct 7, 2025

From burrito deals to ketchup turned “blood,” companies get creative every October, though not every idea is a treat. Check out the best campaigns that nailed it and the trick campaigns that missed the mark!

DECA News

Spirit Box and DECA Celebrate 10 Years of Partnership

Oct 6, 2025

Since 2015, Spirit Box has been a dedicated supporter of DECA members and advisors, contributing to student success through competitive events, leadership development, and innovative programming.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Dealing With Internal and External Public Relations

Oct 6, 2025

Step into the role of the director of public relations for Gemini Products. The president of the company wants you to create a company statement in response to public backlash over a company event and determine how to communicate with staff about providing information to reporters.

College Success

5 Ways to Improve Your SAT Score

Oct 3, 2025

Check out the most important tips when it comes to getting the best score on the SAT you can to help you optimize your college options or earn additional scholarships.

DECA News

Congratulations to the Top Competitors in Session 2 of the 2025-26 Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game

Apr 9, 2026

DECA congratulates the top-ranking individuals and teams who participated in the second session of the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Giving Back

Apr 6, 2026

Step into the role of the owner of Bellyful, a restaurant located in a city of 300,000 people. Your business partner has asked you to determine how the business can best give back to its community with limited financial resources.

Conferences

Download the 2026 Collegiate DECA ICDC Mobile App

Apr 3, 2026

Get ready to gather with 1,200 DECA members at the Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference in Louisville, KY. Download the conference app to start planning your custom experience.

Conferences

5 Things I Learned at My First Collegiate DECA ICDC

Apr 3, 2026

From professionalism to personal growth, my first experience at CDECA ICDC extended far beyond competition. These takeaways serve as encouragement for members to fully embrace the opportunities DECA provides.

Conferences

Beyond the Conference: Things to Do in Louisville

Apr 1, 2026

Known for its rich culture, incredible food and historic attractions, Louisville has something for every DECA member. Here are a few must-visit spots to explore while you’re at Collegiate DECA ICDC.

Career Insights

Exploring Careers: Finance

Apr 1, 2026

Finance is the core of any business, and to be able to understand and explain it sets you up for success in any business. In this article, explore what goes into a finance career.

Chapter Strategy

A How-to for Recruiting Incoming First Year Students

Apr 1, 2026

From recruiting first-year students at in-person events to online promotion, there's sure to be something that fits your chapters’ strategies and showcases the culture you’ve built.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Employee Engagement Survey

Mar 30, 2026

Step into the director of human resources at Revolution Marketing, a marketing agency with 100 employees. Revolution Marketing’s employees hold positions in marketing, sales, design, public relations and account management.

Conferences

Meet The 2026 Collegiate DECA ICDC Content Creation Team

Mar 26, 2026

If you’re attending the Collegiate DECA ICDC in Louisville this year, take a moment and get to know our CICDC Content Creation Team, who will be capturing all the excitement.

Conferences

Meet the 2026 CDECA ICDC Professional Development Series Speakers

Mar 25, 2026

The CDECA ICDC Professional Development Series provides members with the opportunity to deepen their understanding of the skills needed to succeed in today’s business world.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Time For A Spinoff

Mar 23, 2026

Step into the role of the senior VP at Pasta Bounty, an Italian-themed full-service restaurant chain with over 900 locations. The chain is best known for its unlimited soup, salad and breadsticks that come with every entrée or as an option on the weekday lunch menu.

DECA News

DECA Announces the 2026-2027 Membership Theme: Next Big Thing

Mar 23, 2026

Every breakthrough, innovation and movement starts with someone bold enough to pursue it. This year, DECA challenges its members to look beyond what exists today and focus on what’s possible tomorrow.

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2016 #OwnYourFuture Chapter Campaign Winners

Jan 16, 2017

Congratulations to the #OwnYourFuture chapters that participated in this year's DECA Chapter Campaigns!

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First Time Competitors Survival Guide

Jan 5, 2017

Go and grab your DECA blazer and your nicest tie, because the competition season is upon us! Here’s a three-step guide to get you through your first competitive conference.

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3 Tips to Consider for Your Written Event Project

Jan 3, 2017

Although written events are long and hard to prepare for, the hard work definitely pays off in the end! Here are some tips to ace your written event in anticipation of #DECAICDC.

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4 Excellent Study Resources to Use for the DECA Exam

Nov 29, 2016

With district-level conferences approaching, it is important for members to start practicing for their exams. Here are some helpful resources that you can utilize as you work toward success!

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6 Easy Ways to Engage Your Audience for a Better Presentation

Oct 21, 2016

If you’ve ever been nervous in front of an audience, you’ll know how much of a difference it makes when you can get the crowd engaged right from the start.

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Why Is Your Competitive Event Exam So Important?

Oct 13, 2016

DECA competitions are coming up fast! How will you #OwnYourFuture and advance further in each competition? One factor that is often overlooked in DECA competitive event performance is the exam!

Chapter Strategy

10 Ways to Put the Unity in Your CommUNITY Service Campaign

Sep 30, 2016

Community service is an amazing experience that allows us to leave our mark on the world, but getting other high school students involved can sometimes be difficult. Here's how to make it happen!

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Finding Your DECA Competition Soul Mate

Sep 15, 2016

It’s the beginning of the year and competition season is just around the corner. Deciding on which role-play or written project to choose may largely depend on who you wish to compete with, but before you go full throttle with your first pick, make sure to weigh out the strengths and weaknesses that your potential team may have.

Leadership

4 Skills for Effective Teamwork

Jul 8, 2016

If you are athletic and grew up playing a lot of organized sports, or if you were involved in your school’s student council or theater productions, you already may be very familiar with group dynamics and working on a team; however, if you didn’t, working on a team may be somewhat new to you.

DECA News

DECA Scholarship Recipients 2015-2016

Mar 18, 2016

Congratulations to these EPIC members!

DECA News

Collegiate DECA Scholarship Recipients 2015-2016

Mar 17, 2016

Congratulations to these EPIC Collegiate DECA members!

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4 Presentation Tips to Help Your Wow Your Judge

Mar 1, 2016

The difference between a good case study presentation and a great case study presentation is the delivery of the content you’ve created.