All Recent Articles
Filter by division:
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/600faaecb03ce57f6fa98050/61f8371976e92309e2464968_DECA%20Exams.jpg)
3 Tips to Conquer Competitive Event Exam Anxiety
Do you get nervous before taking an exam? With these three easy methods, you will be able to overcome your test anxiety and stroll into your classroom or competitive event feeling confident that you will ace that test!
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/600faaecb03ce57f6fa98050/6269aa38011ccc11d55fa443_SBE-Certification-22.jpg)
DECA's 2022 Certified School-based Enterprises
Congratulations to the DECA School-based Enterprises (SBEs) that earned a 2021-2022 Chapter Certification!
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/600faaecb03ce57f6fa98050/6269a5cc2a04f00d85ae47d3_Challenges-22-Ethical%20Leadership%20Challenge.jpg)
Congratulations to the DECA Ethical Leadership Challenge 2021-2022 Winners
Congratulations to the winning teams in the DECA Ethical Leadership Challenge for 2021-2022!
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/600faaecb03ce57f6fa98050/61f87db6be147ff9fc7a26c0_DECA-CTE%20Month-B.jpg)
Maximize Your Advocacy Visits During CTE Month®
Career and Technical Education Month® has arrived! Here are some quick tips to help you get started advocating for DECA and CTE.
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/600faaecb03ce57f6fa98050/61f96e3c3511d5fc52cd0fbc_DECA%20Impact%20Report.png)
Positioning for the Future: DECA's 2020-2021 Impact
As nearly everyone has proclaimed, 2020-2021 was a year unlike any other. While it significantly changed the member experience, it was also a period of significant innovation that would position our organization even better for the future.
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/600faaecb03ce57f6fa98050/6269a5d0fa7d5158b7f25ac4_Challenges-22-Intuit%20Challenge.jpg)
Congratulations to the Intuit Social Innovation Challenge Winners
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!
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/600faaecb03ce57f6fa98050/61d4b3ac535db8cefae8ba16_Getting%20Involved%20in%20High%20School%20and%20Beyond.jpg)
Getting Involved in High School and Beyond
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.
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/600faaecb03ce57f6fa98050/61f836145ed2cfe95d5b0861_DECA%20Valentines%20Day.png)
Valentines Day... But Make it DECA Style
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!
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/600faaecb03ce57f6fa98050/616f8ab0853c56430cf52b9b_deca_case%20study_business%20management%20and%20administration.png)
Case Study of the Week: To Tell or Not To Tell
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.
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/600faaecb03ce57f6fa98050/61f4486628253f28609309c0_SEM%20Conference.png)
Announcing the Speaker Lineup for DECA's Sports and Entertainment Marketing Conference
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.
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/600faaecb03ce57f6fa98050/616f8a935e5f47ddbbc4c10e_deca_case%20study_personal%20financial%20literacy.png)
Case Study of the Week: Insurance Needs for Young Adults
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.
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/600faaecb03ce57f6fa98050/616f8abcca13e166383575e3_deca_case%20study_entrepreneurship.png)
Case Study of the Week: Giving Back on a Budget
You are to assume the role of the owner of Bellyful, a restaurant located in a city of 300,000 people. Your business partner has asked you to determine how the business can best give back to its community with limited financial resources.
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/600faaecb03ce57f6fa98050/6037d6da1b58eb7dea685915_DDM-Mar-20-Magazine.jpg)
DECA Direct Magazine: Sports and Entertainment Marketing
The Sports and Entertainment Marketing Issue is your go-to guide for career previews, trends, best practices and behind-the-scenes looks at this popular and adrenaline-filled industry
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/600faaecb03ce57f6fa98050/6037d22eb60b9e2aedbdbc97_DDM-Mar-20-SEM%20Career%20Preview.jpg)
Career Preview: Top Roles in Sports & Entertainment Marketing
Sports & Entertainment Marketing (SEM) is where your favorite past-times and your professional interests collide. Not sure what the career paths in SEM really look like? Read on for a preview of some top careers in this exciting industry.
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/600faaecb03ce57f6fa98050/6037d2fe283dcc2ff4b6a480_DDM-Mar-20-Olympic%20Gold.jpg)
Go for the Marketing Gold
When thinking of sports marketing, the Olympic Games are a prime example of what to look toward. The international sporting event is a household name that brings in billions of viewers. In 2016, the Olympic Games captured half of the world’s population in viewing the event!
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/600faaecb03ce57f6fa98050/6037d4af2c8428cce7968111_DDM-Mar-20-Grand%20Ole%20Opry-6.jpg)
What Happens Backstage at the Opry?
Opry member Garth Brooks once said “the real show is backstage” at the Opry, where a team of passionate staff members help make the 94-year-old show come to life every night. So, what does it take to raise that red curtain every night?
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/600faaecb03ce57f6fa98050/6037d267a63fe77813690320_DDM-Mar-20-Experiential.jpg)
Experiential Marketing: When Brands Become the Entertainment
Part branding, part entertainment, experiential marketing is finding its way into the marketing plans of more and more top brands. Read on to find out exactly what this type of marketing is, why brands love it and how to make it part of your future marketing career.
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/600faaecb03ce57f6fa98050/6037d561d184ce84a7a91983_DDM-Mar-20-Disney.jpg)
A World Beyond Imagination
The success of Disney’s parks is no accident. With over 170,000 employees and 12 parks around the world, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products has consistently dominated the market while ensuring the ultimate customer experience. Here are the top five ways Disney Parks continue to rule the industry.
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/600faaecb03ce57f6fa98050/616f8c7267752e982bfed5d9_DDM-Mar-20-SEM%20Competition%20Tips-1.jpg)
Sports and Entertainment Competition Tips from the Pros
DECA offers several sports and entertainment marketing competitive events for members to flex their skills. To help you prepare for your next competition, I gathered some insider knowledge from two previous SEM event competitors.
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/600faaecb03ce57f6fa98050/6037f085e0626e6288e873a8_Scholarships-2020.jpg)
DECA Scholarship Recipients 2019-2020
DECA is pleased to announce the 2019-2020 scholarship recipients. Each year, DECA and its corporate partners award over $300,000 in scholarships to DECA members. Congratulations to this year’s recipients!
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/600faaecb03ce57f6fa98050/6037d435f234093d2c5f436c_DDM-Mar-20-Marriott%20NFL-2.jpg)
Courtyard by Marriott Culminates Once-in-a-lifetime Celebration at Super Bowl LIV
Global Travel Program Marriott Bonvoy Offers Members Hundreds of Exclusive Moments Around Super Bowl LIV and the 2020 Pro Bowl.
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/600faaecb03ce57f6fa98050/6037d85aae1865d75b58b8f9_Collegiate%20DECA%20Recognition%20Awards%202020.jpg)
Collegiate DECA's 2019-2020 Recognition Award Winners
Congratulations to the 2019-2020 Collegiate DECA Recognition Award winners!
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/600faaecb03ce57f6fa98050/60388ce20712b2905c73960c_Passport-2020.jpg)
Collegiate DECA 2019-2020 Leadership Passport Program Recipients
Congratulations to the 2019-2020 Collegiate DECA Leadership Passport Program recipients! The Collegiate DECA Leadership Passport Program encourages local chapters and individual members to plan activities and participate in events that enhance the experiences of members.
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/600faaecb03ce57f6fa98050/6037df53bcaa280c053d6ba9_Drew-Online-October.jpg)
5 Task Management Tips to Skyrocket Your Productivity
Task management is important because it helps you be more productive. Sure enough, when you’re more organized and spend a little time planning, you’re able to accomplish much more. Here are some of my favorite tips!