Videos

Filter by division:

College Success

How to Stand Out During College Application Season

Sep 1, 2024

As the school year begins, senior DECA members prepare to start the college application. But what does it take to get into your dream school? Here are some of my tried-and-true tips to help you navigate applying to college.

Compete

From Options to Opportunity: How to Pick Your Competitive Event

Sep 1, 2024

With 60 competitive events, DECA has a place for everyone, but picking an event can be overwhelming and confusing. Use these strategies to help select your competitive event.

Chapter Strategy

4 Tips to Elevate Your Chapter Meetings

Sep 1, 2024

As the new school year begins, look at these easy-to-implement tips to take your chapter meetings to the next level. With engaging chapter meetings, you can build your chapter’s recruitment and member involvement on your chapter’s journey to Be the One.

Chapter Strategy

SBE Tips & Tricks for Success

Sep 1, 2024

Are you running an SBE this year? Well, whether it is food or retail, this is for you. Keep reading to learn three quick tips on how to stay successful with your SBE this school year.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Privacy Policy Ultra-Exclusive or Zero Attention

Aug 26, 2024

Step into the role of the general manager of Reserved, a new independent hotel property in a metropolitan area. The owner wants you to explain how implementing a privacy policy could help or hinder the property’s marketing and customer appeal.

Compete

Compete in the DECA Stock Market Game

Aug 20, 2024

DECA members are invited to participate in the DECA Stock Market Game (SMG) which kicks off on September 9, 2024.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Promoting a Private Label Skincare Line

Aug 19, 2024

Step into the role of the marketing communications manager for Dollar House, a discount variety store chain with over 5,000 locations. The director of marketing wants you to create a digital marketing campaign announcing the company’s private label skin care line.

Chapter Strategy

Be The One with Back-to-School Resources for Your Chapter

Aug 16, 2024

Your all-in-one kit to start the school year; watch for your back-to-school box to reach your chapter within the next few weeks.

Spotlights

DECA Is For All

Aug 13, 2024

If you fall into a non-business category, where your goal is to pursue a major in STEM or the arts or anything else, don’t be too quick to write DECA off as something that’s not for you.

Spotlights

Leveraging Social Media Trends in Marketing: The Case of Kamala Harris' "Brat" Summer and Charli XCX

Aug 13, 2024

Social media trends show how marketers can harness viral content to create culturally resonant campaigns that blur the lines between politics, pop culture and business, driving deeper engagement and brand relevance.

Spotlights

The New Wave of Marketing in Real Estate

Aug 13, 2024

The real estate industry is transforming significantly as technology reshapes how properties are marketed and sold. One of the most groundbreaking changes is the rise of virtual reality (VR) tours.

Chapter Strategy

Watch Now: DECA's 2024-2025 Membership Video

Aug 13, 2024

Check out DECA's 2024-2025 membership video to help your chapter show students why joining DECA empowers members to Be The One who makes a difference.

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.

Career Insights

Tips on Navigating an Internship

Aug 1, 2025

An internship offers valuable lessons that apply to nearly any industry. Whether you’re in tech, marketing or nuclear science, here are a few key takeaways to help you get the most out of the experience.

Most Recent Articles

View All Articles
Career Insights

Dress for Success: Interviewing 101

Nov 10, 2021

Do your members know how to make a great first impression at a job interview? Use this presentation and guided narration from Men's Wearhouse in your classroom

Compete

Top 5 Tips to Prepare for Case Studies

Nov 9, 2021

Are you looking for ways to maximize this year’s competition season? Follow these five tips to learn how you can make this year’s competition your best one yet!

Compete

Earning DECA Glass: Prepared Events

Nov 8, 2021

Previous ICDC competitive events winners share their thoughts and insights on DECA's prepared events. Discover tips and tricks to help you prepare for your quest for DECA glass in Business Operations Research, Project Management, Entrepreneurship, Integrated Marketing Campaign and Professing Selling & Consulting Events.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Online Reviews to Boost a Ghost Tour

Nov 8, 2021

You are to assume the role of the owner of Gullet City Ghost Tours, a walking tour for residents and tourists visiting Gullet City. Your business partner wants you to determine how the business can solicit online reviews from customers for use in marketing.

Career Insights

4 Tips to Help You Get Ready for Your Next Networking Event

Nov 5, 2021

DECA members know the importance of networking. It can be exciting and nerve-racking, but networking is an exciting opportunity to showcase your talents to recruiters. Here are four tips to help you get started.

Partners

The #DECAATTProject Provides Creative Mentorship Opportunities

Nov 4, 2021

As the #DECAATTProject entered its seventh year, no one could have imagined the challenges the school year would present. But DECA members across the country sprang into action to really show us what it means to take DECA to the #NextLevel.

Chapter Strategy

‘Tis The Season to Deck Out Your SBE

Nov 3, 2021

With the holidays right around the corner, there are many ways to boost School-based Enterprise (SBE) sales while still engaging with your customers. Below are a few things that Blue Blaze Café has done over the years and new activities for 2021 to continue expanding our customer base.

Career Insights

How to Build a Resume That Will Land Your Dream Internship

Nov 3, 2021

Constructing a resume that highlights your strengths to make you stand out as the best candidate may seem challenging. Here are a few tips to make the resume-building process easier.

Career Insights

Gain Career Experience with Job Shadowing Opportunities

Nov 2, 2021

Setting up job shadows for your chapter’s members will provide them with priceless opportunities to increase professional development, gain insight on future career options, increase familiarity with the industry of their competitive event and maximize their momentum!

College Success

Tips for Finding Your Fit

Nov 1, 2021

Planning for college can be both scary and exciting. Use these tips to push your college research further and find the best college for you.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Designing Employee Service Anniversaries

Nov 1, 2021

You are the chief human resources officer for Salutations, a company that designs, prints, and markets greeting cards and stationery. Salutations has been in business for eight years and has 200 employees, including 175 full-time employees and 25 part-time employees.

Compete

Powerful Presentations: Tips + Tricks

Nov 1, 2021

Speaking in public is a skill that will help you in your personal, academic and professional life. This session will teach you the basics of body language, using your voice and crafting the perfect message to make sure you make the most of your presentations.