Do you have what it takes to be a successful social media marketing professional? The Stukent + DECA Social Media Marketing Challenge is an opportunity for DECA members to compete against other marketing students around the world. Using the Social Media Simternship™, students will be tasked with managing a fictitious bag company’s weekly social media ad budget. Students will play through 4 rounds of our Social Media Simternship and learn about audience targeting, content scheduling and promotion to drive product sales.
Recognition
The top three individuals will be recognized on DECA Direct Online and on stage during DECA’s International Career Development Conference in Orlando, Florida. In addition, the following cash prizes will be awarded:
- 1st Place: $1,500 cash prize
- 2nd Place: $1,000 cash prize
- 3rd Place: $500 cash prize
Challenge Timeline:
- Challenge Begins: October 1, 2024
- Challenge Ends: December 1, 2024
- Top 3 Individuals Announced: January 2025
- Top 3 Individuals Travel to ICDC: April 26-29, 2025.
*Eligibility to attend DECA’s ICDC is determined by the chartered association advisor based on their rules and regulations. Finalists should consult with their chartered association advisor for eligibility guidelines and also gain approval from their chapter advisor to attend the conference.
