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6 Steps to Create an Integrated Marketing Campaign

Jan 15, 2022

With so much competition in the marketplace, brands need to do everything they can to stand out to their customers. An integrated marketing campaign is not only effective, but it can boost brand awareness, build loyalty, and improve revenue. Here are six tips for creating an integrated marketing campaign.

Career Insights

Advertising: Generating Ideas

Jan 15, 2022

Learn creative thinking skills through an ideation process. Explore simple, fun, creative thinking techniques designed that can be used to generate ideas for paintings, photography, films, animations, graphic design, sculptures, fabric design, fashion design, industrial design or any special creative interest.

DECA News

Congratulations to the DECA Stock Market Game 2022 ICDC Qualifiers

Jan 10, 2022

DECA Inc. is pleased to announce the 2022 ICDC qualifiers in the DECA Stock Market Game, administered by the SIFMA Foundation.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: The Benefits of the Farmer's Market

Jan 10, 2022

You are to assume the role of the general manager of Café on the Square, a restaurant located in the town’s main square. The owner of the restaurant has asked you to determine how the restaurant can participate in a weekly farmer’s market.

Compete

How to Handle Competitive Event Feedback Like a Pro

Jan 4, 2022

Feedback is a key element of developing as an emerging leader and entrepreneur. Use these tips to turn feedback from districts into future competitive event success.

Leadership

How to Keep Your New Year's Resolutions

Jan 3, 2022

Looking back on years past, did you keep your New Year's resolutions? Do you even remember what they were? Here are some ways to keep your New Year’s resolutions all the way through 2022.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Successfully Marketing to Business Travelers

Jan 3, 2022

You are to assume the role of director of marketing for Upright Business Solutions, a company that manufactures and markets specialty desks and chairs for office space. The senior vice president wants you to create a marketing plan that will promote the company’s flagship products to business travelers.

Career Insights

Jump-Start Your Career Today

Jan 1, 2022

The demand for rental housing is growing across the United States, and with that, the need for talented, hardworking and creative people to help build strong communities. Jump-start your residential property management career today.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Choices in Higher Education

Dec 27, 2021

You are to assume the role of an admissions counselor working at a local four-year public university. One of your job responsibilities is to meet with high school juniors and seniors that may apply for admission and discuss not only the university, but also the overall decision to attend a post-secondary institution.

DECA News

Congratulations to DECA's 2021-2022 Chapter Campaign Winners

Dec 21, 2021

Congratulations to the chapters who maximized their momentum by participating in DECA’s membership and chapter campaigns!

Spotlights

Utah Collegiate DECA Hosts Fall Leadership Conference

Dec 20, 2021

Utah Collegiate DECA members attended their association's annual Fall Leadership Conference in November. Here are three key takeaways that members gained by participating.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: How to Minimize but Not Eliminate Housekeeping Services

Dec 20, 2021

You are to assume the roles of the director of housekeeping services and the director of guest services for Hotel Labree. The general manager has asked you to determine how the hotel can implement guest personalized housekeeping services.

Career Insights

Consumers Leaning into St. Patrick’s Day in 2026 as Holiday Spending Climbs

Mar 12, 2026

Consumers have been upping the ante on St. Patrick’s Day lately, with more coming out to celebrate over the past several years. Read on for more about plans for this year’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration, spending and more.

Spotlights

Congratulations to the Collegiate DECA Members of the Month

Mar 12, 2026

This year, everyone is excited to Go The Extra, and we’re excited to see how you do it! Read more about each Member of the Month and what makes them extraordinary leaders.

Career Insights

How DECA Prepares You for a Career in Consulting

Mar 10, 2026

Many members don’t realize how closely their competitive events experience mirrors a career in consulting. Check out five skills that members learn in DECA that can easily be applied to a career in consulting.

Career Insights

Combating AI Tensions with Responsibility

Mar 10, 2026

Across industries, firms have begun tying AI use to performance evaluations and promotion decisions. Regardless of opinions, this direction represents a broader shift in the workplace: augmenting your work with AI is an expectation.

DECA News

Congratulations to DECA's 2025-26 Scholarship Recipients

Mar 10, 2026

DECA is pleased to announce the 2025-26 scholarship recipients. Each year, DECA and its corporate partners award over $200,000 in scholarships to DECA members. Congratulations to this year’s recipients!

DECA News

Congratulations to the 2025-26 Leadership Passport Recipients

Mar 10, 2026

Congratulations to the 2025-26 Collegiate DECA Leadership Passport Program recipients! The Leadership Passport Program encourages associations, chapters and individual members to participate in events that enhance the experiences of members.

Career Insights

How Collegiate DECA Members Can Turn Their Skills into Real Businesses

Mar 9, 2026

Collegiate DECA prepares students for real-world success. By starting small, leveraging their network and taking action, CDECA members can build leadership and entrepreneurial experience long before graduation.

Spotlights

Everyone Starts Somewhere: Supporting First-Year DECA Members

Mar 9, 2026

One way UNLV Collegiate DECA supports high school members is by sponsoring competitive events at the State Career Development Conference. Learn more about the importance of supporting the younger generation of future leaders.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Expanding Into Fashion Accessories

Mar 9, 2026

Step into the director of marketing for Kosport, a brand of backpacks that are sold at various retailers across the country. Kosport has been making backpacks for over 60-years and is the most well-known brand for school-use backpacks.

Conferences

Apply to Join the Collegiate DECA ICDC Content Creation Team

Mar 2, 2026

Are you attending Collegiate DECA ICDC in Louisville this year? Well, we have the perfect opportunity for you. Apply to join the Collegiate DECA ICDCContent Creation Team!

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Transitioning Due To Ethics

Mar 2, 2026

Step into the role of a small business owner that runs Pets for You, a pet shop that sells dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, snakes and fish. You began Pets for You 20 years ago. As a lifelong pet lover, you wanted to start a business that would help connect people and pets with forever homes.

Career Insights

Exploring Air Force Careers: From Enlisted Paths to Becoming an Officer

Mar 1, 2026

The U.S. Air Force offers flexible career pathways. Students can gain real-world experience, earn college degrees while serving and grow into leadership positions, building a career that evolves with their goals over time.

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Chapter Strategy

Reflect, Reset, Rise: Takeaways from 2025

Dec 1, 2025

As the year ends, it’s the perfect time to pause and reflect on everything this season of DECA has taught us. 2025 wasn’t just a year of activity; it was a year of impact. Here are five big takeaways DECA members can carry into 2026 and beyond.

Chapter Strategy

Going the Extra with Professional Membership

Dec 1, 2025

Looking for ways to grow your chapter and engage members in meaningful ways? Professional membership is the key to unlocking new opportunities.

Chapter Strategy

The Gift That Keeps on Giving: Making the Most Out of Scholarship Season

Dec 1, 2025

This holiday season, remember that some of the most meaningful gifts come from effort, passion, and perseverance. By dedicating time to scholarship applications, you’re not just applying for financial aid; you’re investing in your dreams.

Chapter Strategy

Evaluating Your Chapter's Mid-Year Success: A Guide for Chapter Officers

Dec 1, 2025

Taking the time to evaluate your chapter's mid-year success is about understanding your members, your goals, and the impact you're having on them.

Compete

Your Guide to Becoming a Finalist in DECA

Dec 1, 2025

If you’re aiming for a finalist-quality performance in DECA competition, it takes more than just “doing the test." Here are high-impact strategies that go beyond the basics, helping you compete with purpose, plan and confidence.

Chapter Strategy

Elevate Your Chapter Meetings to the Next Level

Dec 1, 2025

As student leaders, it’s our responsibility to continually innovate and attract as many members as possible to our meetings. Here are seven creative chapter meetings to be the start to your chapter’s best meetings yet.

Spotlights

Behind Every Chapter is a Leader to Thank: A DECA Advisor Spotlight for Thanksgiving

Nov 27, 2025

This Thanksgiving, Winston Churchill DECA is spotlighting our advisor, Ms Showen, whose dedication and leadership have helped our chapter thrive. Discover more about her journey as an advisor and her reflections on being part of the DECA community!

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Choosing Merchandise For a New Demographic

Nov 24, 2025

Step into the role of the merchandising manager for Bright Ties, a women’s apparel retailer. The director of merchandising wants your help in planning merchandise assortment to appeal to a new demographic.

DECA News

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.

Career Insights

The Psychology Behind Holiday Shopping

Nov 20, 2025

November the peak shopping month due to a blend of emotional, social and psychological triggers. The strategic moves by retailers nationwide create a heightened emotional state for shoppers, making increased spending not only justified but also rewarding.

Career Insights

The Business of Giving: How Entrepreneurs Are Redefining Holiday Generosity

Nov 17, 2025

Every holiday season, people ask how they can give back, but today’s entrepreneurs are proving that generosity is no longer just a December tradition. Around the world, entrepreneurs are incorporating purpose into their business strategies.

Chapter Strategy

5 Design Tips to Build Your Brand

Nov 17, 2025

DECA MONTH IS HERE! That means posting engaging content every day, whether that’s a trending reel or carousel post. This is your time to showcase your marketing and design skills.