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The "Dupe" Economy: Strategy or Sabotage?
The "dupe" economy is a tricky two-sided idea. While it makes trends accessible to everyone, it also challenges the brands that invest time and money in innovation. In this article, explore the pros and cons of the "dupe" economy.
2026 is the New 2016? How a Meme Redefined an Artist and a Culture
If culture moves in cycles, then 2026 is pressing rewind. A growing nostalgia for the mid-2010s is redefining how brands market, how artists resurface, and how Gen Z defines cultural identity.
More Than Football: The Business Strategy Driving the Super Bowl
Beyond the touchdowns and the trophies, the Super Bowl has evolved into a billion-dollar experience and is a significant example of sophisticated marketing and business operations worldwide.
Why Join the U.S. Air Force? Building Skills, Experience and Long-Term Opportunity
Choosing how to begin your career is about finding an environment where you can develop skills, gain experience and grow professionally over time. The U.S. Air Force offers a hands-on pathway that combines training, education and responsibility.
Love Sells: What Valentine’s Day Teaches Us About Consumer Behavior
While Valentine’s Day is often viewed as a celebration of relationships, from a business perspective, it represents something else entirely: a powerful case study in consumer behavior.
Super Bowl Advertising: Is It Worth It?
For DECA members, Super Bowl advertising demonstrates an important lesson: success is driven by preparation and strategy, not budget alone. Even on the biggest stage, impact depends on execution.
Preparing for the Business World of 2026: A DECA Member's Guide
DECA members are preparing for careers in a world where yesterday's strategies cannot necessarily guarantee tomorrow's success. Here are three essential skills every member should implement to thrive in 2026 and beyond.
Exploring the Minimalistic Branding Behind Miffy
Minimal branding has become popular now because it stands out, as most branding already has many elements. In this article, explore what makes the Miffy brand so great.
From TikToks to Think Pieces: Choosing the Right Content Length
From TikToks to blog posts, how people consume content is constantly changing. For student marketers, knowing how to choose the right length is more critical than ever.
The Power of Collaboration: How Cross Promotional Partnerships Have Changed the Game
Many companies are collaborating and cross-promoting to reach wider audiences. Explore how some companies have turned this idea into significant successes for both their businesses and their audiences.
Career Paths and Professional Growth in the U.S. Air Force
With more than 200 career specialities, the Air Force offers a structured environment where you can build expertise, earn industry-recognized credentials and gain practical experience across a wide range of fields.
Fashion Tech, AI and The Innovators Shaping Retail’s Next Chapter
Consumers want ideas, guidance and moments that feel built around them. A new wave of intelligent tools is starting to meet those expectations and change how people search, compare and decide what to buy.
The Sweet Business of Halloween
Halloween is the second biggest holiday in America, but for the candy industry, it's much more.
Customer Service Skills Start with DECA
Customer Service Week, October 5–9, 2026, is a chance to recognize the importance of great customer service and the skills DECA members can build now to succeed in future careers.
Your Digital First Impression: How to Perfect Your LinkedIn
A great first impression can make a lasting impact, but you won't always have the opportunity to meet someone in person.
How to Make the Most of a Career Fair
Career fairs can feel intimidating, especially when you’re walking into a room full of recruiters and professionals.
Why AI Won’t Replace Great Salespeople
What does it actually take to succeed in sales at Intuit right now? AI fluency, yes, but never at the expense of the instincts that make someone great at this job in the first place.
Exploring Hospitality Internship Programs
As we all know, internships are among the best ways to gain real-world experience. They also give you access to explore career paths before walking across the graduation stage.
The Secrets to Standing Out in the AI World
AI is rewriting job descriptions. Hybrid work is here to stay. Layoffs are reshaping industries. And employers are looking for something far more valuable than a degree.
Maximizing Your Sales Interview Success: Key Insights from Intuit Mailchimp’s Head of Sales
In today’s tech sales market, a great interview can define the trajectory of your career. But in a competitive market, how do you stand out? Discover essential behaviors that make a candidate truly stand out.
Lessons Beyond the Classroom: Collegiate DECA Members Reflect on Their Summer Internships
Four Collegiate DECA members reflect on their recent summer internships and discuss what DECA skills they were able to use, what their biggest challenges were and their tips on how you can find rewarding summer internship experiences too.
How to Make the Most of Your Summer Internship
Whether you are exploring a new industry, building connections, gaining experience or aiming for a post-graduation job offer, internships are the perfect opportunity to learn more about yourself and your future career goals.
Intuit’s 2026 Life-ing Report: How New Grads Are Navigating The Financial Transition To Adulthood
Graduation is a memorable ‘life-ing’ moment for many people. To spotlight what this transition actually looks like for today’s graduates, Intuit surveyed recent and soon-to-be college graduates across the classes of 2023 through 2026.
Exploring Careers: Finance
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.
