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From National Pancake Day to Sleep Awareness Week: Unlock the Power of Social Media Holidays

Oct 3, 2025

These holidays aren’t just for fun—they’re powerful tools for brands to connect with audiences in authentic, engaging ways. Tapping into these trends allows businesses to join broader conversations, boost visibility, and showcase personality.

Leadership

From Umm to Aha! Tools That Help You Speak Clearly and Confidently

Oct 2, 2025

Let’s face it, speaking in public can be scary. Even professionals still feel nervous at times! The real question is, what tools are available to help turn those nerves into power? Learn more in this article.

Leadership

The Business of Basketball: NBA Lessons for DECA Leaders

Oct 1, 2025

With a global reach and billions in revenue, the NBA is a business powerhouse. For people involved in DECA, there’s real value in understanding how the world of the NBA and basketball highly connects to the world of business.

Career Insights

Pumpkin Spice, Pumpkin Price: How Fall Flavors Fuel the Economy

Oct 1, 2025

Pumpkin spice is a cultural phenomenon generating millions. For DECA members, it’s a reminder that creativity, consumer psychology and timing can turn a small idea into a spice-tacular business case.

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How to Prepare for District Competitions Like a Pro

Oct 1, 2025

Districts are your first chance to showcase your skills, gain feedback and set the tone for the rest of the competitive season. Check out these tips to help you get ready to shine.

Chapter Strategy

How Can You #ThankAPrincipal This Month?

Oct 1, 2025

October is National Principals Month, and we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to the amazing principals who lead our schools. Check out ideas and resources you can use to #ThankAPrincipal this month.

Conferences

Lights, Leadership and Lifelong Memories: What to Expect at The Ultimate DECA Power Trip

Oct 1, 2025

Whether you’re looking to sharpen your competitive edge, grow as a leader or connect with members nationwide, Power Trip has something for everyone. Let’s dive into what this conference has to offer!

Chapter Strategy

Fall-ing into Fundraising: Ideas to Raise Money for Your DECA Chapter this Fall

Oct 1, 2025

By tapping into the energy of autumn, you can raise funds while building community spirit and strengthening your chapter! Here are five ideas to get you started.

Chapter Strategy

Power Up Your Chapter: A Guide to DECA’s Chapter Campaigns

Oct 1, 2025

From connecting with the community to rallying school spirit, chapter campaigns are one of the most powerful ways DECA members can make an impact. DECA offers five campaigns, so let’s dive into which campaign may be the best fit.

Career Insights

Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice: How Companies Use the Fall Season to Get Ahead

Oct 1, 2025

Seasonal marketing—whether in quick-service restaurants, retail or even your local grocery store—is a powerful strategy that celebrates the season and showcases entrepreneurial creativity.

Chapter Strategy

Baking Up Success: How Two DECA Chapters Use Cookies to Power Their SBEs

Sep 30, 2025

Two DECA chapters - Frankfort DECA and Broad Run DECA - are finding creative ways to use Otis Spunkmeyer cookies as more than just a sweet snack but also thriving school-based enterprises.

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Get Ready for Round One of the DECA Virtual Business Challenge

Sep 30, 2025

You won't want to miss the annual DECA Virtual Business Challenge! DECA VBC is an official competitive event free to high school members. Participate and you could earn a trip to ICDC and a share of over $20,000 in scholarship money.

Spotlights

Leading with Pride: Empowering LGBTQ+ DECA Members

Jun 12, 2025

Pride Month is a chance to reflect on our progress and the work we still need to do. Whether someone is just joining DECA or stepping into a leadership role, they deserve to see that there’s a path forward for them, just as they are.

DECA News

DECA Hosts Luminary Program Powered by Adobe in San Francisco

Jun 11, 2025

This elite professional development experience brings together distinguished DECA chapter advisors from across the DECA network to deepen their leadership, instructional, and digital skills in a unique “train-the-trainer” format.

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How your DECA Judge Thinks like a Shark Tank Investor

Jun 4, 2025

DECA judges use mental shortcuts just like investors. Learn how to craft your pitch to match their mindset and make your project more memorable.

Chapter Strategy

Making the Most of Summer: Community Service Ideas for Collegiate DECA Members

Jun 1, 2025

Whether interning, working a summer job or enjoying a lighter class schedule, community service helps you stay connected to DECA’s mission of preparing emerging leaders and entrepreneurs.

Career Insights

The College Student’s Guide to LinkedIn

Jun 1, 2025

Let's be real, college is stressful enough without having the added stress of thinking about your future career. Here are five fun and practical ways to start using LinkedIn today to better your chances at landing your dream career.

Chapter Strategy

The Goal of Goals

Jun 1, 2025

Summer is a great time for college students to relax after the busy school year and difficult finals. It is also the perfect time to evaluate progress on your goals and start planning for the future.

College Success

Navigating the Summer Before College

Jun 1, 2025

The summer before college is a unique and often overlooked chapter in the story of your academic journey. It’s a season that offers more than rest – it’s an opportunity to intentionally prepare, reflect and reset.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Redesigning All-Star Weekend

May 26, 2025

Step into the role of the director of public relations for the NBA. The senior vice president wants you to redesign the NBA All-Star weekend to create fan interest and increase return-on-investment for sponsors.

Conferences

Download ICDC 2025 Certificates and Competitor Performance Reports

May 20, 2025

Learn how to download certificates and competitive event performance reports from DECA's 2025 Collegiate and High School International Career Development Conferences.

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Your Guide to Understanding DECA ICDC's Competitive Event Process and Performance Reports

May 20, 2025

If you're looking for more information on DECA's International Career Development Conference competitive events process and performance reports, look no further! Explore these frequently asked questions and answers.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Creating a Ring of Champions

May 19, 2025

Step into the role of the owner of Smokers Ring, a company that makes barbeque smokers. Your business partner wants you to design a Smokers Ring customer community to build the brand.

DECA News

DECA Earns Gold Circle Award for Excellence in Association Communications from ASAE

May 12, 2025

DECA Inc. has earned recognition from ASAE with a 2025 Gold Circle Award in the Video category. The Gold Circle Awards competition is the premier association marketing, membership and communications award.

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Cookies, Cocoa & Cluster Exams: 4 Tips to Prepare for Exams this Winter Break

Dec 29, 2025

Winter Break is a great opportunity to prepare for upcoming DECA district and state competitions. Here are four tips to help you thrive in cluster exams!

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Loyalty Brand vs Trendy Brand in Security

Dec 29, 2025

Step into the role of the sales manager of Sound Security, a business that provides small business and home security service on a contract basis. The regional manager wants you to prepare selling points for the sales team that will keep customers from switching to a competitor.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Winning With An Unintentional Celebrity Endorsement

Dec 22, 2025

Step into the role of the owner of Sporty Looks, a shop that sells elevated athletic apparel. Your business partner wants you to develop a marketing plan that will engage new customers.

DECA News

Congratulations to the 2025-26 IE University NextGen Innovators Challenge Winners

Dec 19, 2025

IE University and DECA are thrilled to announce the winners of the NextGen Innovators Challenge!

DECA News

Announcing DECA's 2025-26 Chapter Campaign Winners

Dec 19, 2025

This year, an impressive number of chapters completed their campaign goals. Congratulations to all the chapters that participated in DECA’s Chapter Campaigns!

Spotlights

Preparing for DECA Glass: High Plains Technology Center’s Competition Prep Session

Dec 18, 2025

High Plains Technology Center DECA hosted a competition preparation session to help members sharpen their skills, gain confidence, and get ready for the competition stage.

DECA News

Congratulations to the 2025 Stukent Social Media Marketing Challenge Winners

Dec 18, 2025

Almost 1,400 individuals participated in this year's Stukent Social Media Marketing Challenge. Students learned about audience targeting, content scheduling and promotion to drive product sales.

Leadership

Why Human Connection Still Matters in a Digital Business World

Dec 18, 2025

In a world that is constantly evolving, the ability to connect with others will always remain a competitive advantage. Understanding the value of relationships is just as important as mastering technical skills.

DECA News

Add Collegiate DECA to Your Winter Break

Dec 16, 2025

Winter break is the perfect time to relax, recharge and reset for the second part of the school year, but you don't have to take a break from DECA! Here are some helpful tips to stay involved and beat any winter break boredom.

DECA News

Add DECA to Your Winter Break

Dec 16, 2025

Winter break offers the perfect opportunity to relax, recharge and reset for the second part of the year, but you don't have to take a break from DECA! Here’s a list of useful tips to keep you engaged and overcome any winter break boredom.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Fake Reviews vs Paid Influencers

Dec 15, 2025

Step into the role of an ethical consultant hired by the chief operations officer at Watcher, a premium television network that is available as an added channel on cable and satellite providers or as a streaming video on demand service.

Spotlights

Congratulations to the Collegiate DECA Members of the Month

Dec 12, 2025

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.