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Case Study of the Week: Live Podcast Tour Tickets!

Feb 5, 2024

Step into the role of the promotional director for Roundtree, a podcast network that ranks third in podcast publishing. The president of Roundtree wants your team to create a promotional plan to sell-out the remaining Interesting podcast live tour tickets.

Chapter Strategy

8 Tips to Maximize Social Media Outreach

Feb 1, 2024

The strategies of networking are constantly expanding! Social media and digital interactions are a key part of a growing presence in any organization. Maximize your social media outreach by implementing these 8 strategies.

Career Insights

How Streaming Platforms Score Big in Super Bowl Monetization

Feb 1, 2024

With the new age of unlimited streaming services, the Super Bowl from your couch is like never before. Keep reading to look at the innovative ways streaming platforms capitalize on the biggest game of the year.

Career Insights

Ace Your Interview

Feb 1, 2024

Are you thinking about getting a summer internship or job? Follow these tips to ace your interview and kickstart your career!

Chapter Strategy

Action Is Passion: Advocating for the Vital Role of CTSOs and CTE

Feb 1, 2024

CTE Month is the perfect opportunity for DECA’s members to show their passion and take real action. This article delves into the significance of championing these programs and explores actionable ideas to advocate, embracing the mantra that "action is passion."

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Generational Inclusion in the Workplace

Jan 29, 2024

Step into the role of the director of human resources at the regional headquarters of First Trust Bank. The vice president wants your input on improving organizational culture and development with a team that includes four generations.

Conferences

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

Jan 26, 2024

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

Career Insights

7 Retail Industry Predictions for 2024

Jan 24, 2024

Artificial intelligence’s influence continues to grow, consumers demand sustainable actions and the customer experience remains more important than ever.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Adding Live-streaming as a Sales Channel

Jan 22, 2024

Step into the role of the owner of Ornamental, a small business that creates indoor and outdoor decorations. Your business partner wants you to add another sales channel and you must explain livestream shopping and how adding it would benefit the company.

Chapter Strategy

One DECA: January 2024

Jan 18, 2024

Check out what you missed on the January 2024 #OneDECA Call, hosted by DECA's Executive Officer Team.

Spotlights

That is SO Fetch with Georgia DECA

Jan 17, 2024

Throughout your life, there will always be Mean Girls. Use this interactive and engaging workshop by the Georgia DECA team to teach members how to deal with the Reginas, the Karens, and the ins and outs of conflict resolution, all while maintaining a positive personal brand.

Spotlights

Using Your DECA Chapter to Spread Awareness

Jan 17, 2024

Learn about new and interesting ways to involve your DECA chapter in creative and inspiring community awareness efforts through Cypress Bay's Community Awareness Project, Project HOPE!

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: College is Expensive!

Aug 18, 2025

Step into the role of a financial advisor meeting with a new client. The client wants you to explain financial responsibilities that should be of concern at this stage in life.

Partners

DECA AT&T Project 2024-2025: Impactful Mentorship Opportunities

Aug 13, 2025

Through a decade-long collaboration with AT&T, the DECA AT&T Project continues to prepare students for life after high school by providing AT&T mentors and college and career readiness experiences.

Chapter Strategy

Go The Extra with the Collegiate DECA Leadership Passport Program

Aug 13, 2025

Go the Extra and stand out through the Leadership Passport Program! The Leadership Passport Program encourages members to plan activities and participate in events that enhance the member experience.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Investing in Smart Carts

Aug 11, 2025

Step into the role of the general manager for Valley Grocery, a large grocery store. The owner of the store wants you to analyze the possible economic benefits and risks of investing in new smart shopping carts.

Spotlights

Extra, Extra! Write All About Your DECA Experience

Aug 7, 2025

Whether it’s tips and tricks from your first competition experience or an impressive membership recruitment campaign, your DECA experience is worth sharing! Not sure where to start? Discover why you should submit, what to submit and how to submit your DECA story in this article.

Spotlights

Behind the Booth: How to Run an Impactful DECA Recruitment Table

Aug 7, 2025

Your DECA recruitment booth is your chapter's initial impression. Learn how to develop a captivating booth, tell your story authentically and turn interest into enrollment. This guide contains the essentials of what exactly works to get prospects to pause, listen and sign up.

DECA News

Download the 2025-2026 Collegiate DECA Guide

Aug 5, 2025

The Collegiate DECA Guide provides all the information you need to have a successful year. Explore our learning programs, check out this year’s calendar, learn about virtual challenges and access competitive event guidelines.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Can Posh be Swag?

Aug 4, 2025

Step into the role of the owner of Posh, a luxury portable charger for mobile phones. The director of sales wants you to choose a new sales channel that will increase sales but not damage the brand image.

Spotlights

Prepping for a Record Year: Building Your Chapter’s Calendar with Purpose

Aug 1, 2025

If you want to lead your chapter to a record year, you need a calendar that covers competitions, community service, social events and everything in between. Here's how to build one that works.

Chapter Strategy

Go The Extra: The Collegiate DECA Program of Leadership

Aug 1, 2025

Your Collegiate DECA Executive Officer team is excited to announce our 2025-2026 Program of Leadership. Focus areas for the Collegiate division include member engagement, member recruitment and leadership development.

College Success

Choosing Your Major: What Every College Freshman Should Know

Aug 1, 2025

Your major doesn’t define your future—but it can help guide it. Take your time, use your resources and lean on communities like DECA for insight and inspiration.

Chapter Strategy

Tips and Tricks for Collegiate DECA Member Recruitment

Aug 1, 2025

We’re so close to courses starting back up! That means it’s the perfect time to get ready to recruit new members who will join your DECA chapter on campus. Get ready to find some of the best students on campus to join.

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Congratulations to the Intuit Social Innovation Challenge Winners

Feb 1, 2022

This year, Intuit challenged students to “Lead with a Cause” by designing an innovative solution to make entrepreneurship and business ownership accessible for all. DECA Inc. is excited to announce the top teams in the 2021-2022 Intuit Social Innovation Challenge!

College Success

Getting Involved in High School and Beyond

Feb 1, 2022

You do so much through DECA and other activities, but how can you turn your accomplishments and involvements into college acceptance? Learn how to become a stand-out candidate when applying to college and future career positions.

Chapter Strategy

Valentines Day... But Make it DECA Style

Jan 31, 2022

The season of love has arrived! February is the month to cherish your loved ones and let them know how much you appreciate them. Here are three ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your DECA chapter!

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: To Tell or Not To Tell

Jan 31, 2022

You are the director of human resources and director of customer relations for Soundwave Company Bakery, a regional chain of coffee shops with twenty-five locations. Soundwave Company Bakery provides the communities it serves with coffees, teas, muffins, scones, croissants and other beverages and freshly baked treats.

Conferences

Announcing the Speaker Lineup for DECA's Sports and Entertainment Marketing Conference

Jan 31, 2022

From a sell-out crowd of loyal fans waiting for the opening kickoff to a high-profile entertainer eager to take the stage for an encore presentation, sports and entertainment marketing provides a rush for those interested in these career areas.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Insurance Needs for Young Adults

Jan 24, 2022

You are to assume the role of a senior college student. You are meeting with a risk management advisor at an insurance organization to learn about the need for insurance, the benefits of having insurance and the consequences of not having insurance.

Career Insights

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.