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The Power of Marketing and Branding at Reedy High School

Jan 10, 2025

Rayyan Khan, a Marketing officer from Reedy DECA, the Texas DECA Chapter of the Year, emphasizes the importance of marketing and branding in building trust, fostering engagement and successfully managing a thriving chapter.

Conferences

DECA ICDC 2025 Attraction Ticket Options

Jan 7, 2025

As your DECA chapter heads to Orlando for DECA’s International Career Development Conference, we’re here to make your experience as easy as possible! DECA is coordinating a package of attraction ticket offerings with many benefits.

DECA News

Announcing DECA's 2024-2025 Chapter Campaign Winners

Jan 7, 2025

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

Compete

Get Ready for Round 2 of the DECA Virtual Business Challenge

Jan 6, 2025

The DECA Virtual Business Challenge (VBC) is an official competitive event free to high school members and hosted by Knowledge Matters. The event is based on the Virtual Business series of simulations and offers over $20,000 in scholarship money.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: January and February are Slooooow!

Jan 6, 2025

Step into the role of the director of marketing for Jubilant Ranch, an extremely popular amusement park. The chief marketing officer wants you to choose one market to target for a promotion that would increase attendance in January and February.

Conferences

Be The One at the 2025 Sports and Entertainment Marketing Conference

Jan 1, 2025

Get ready to experience all Orlando offers at the 2025 SEM conference! Learn more about all SEM offers you and your future career through connecting with industry leaders, gaining hands-on experience and sharpening your competitive skills.

Compete

Foundational Skills for Competition

Jan 1, 2025

With district competition underway and association conferences approaching quickly, here are some essential skills for you to use during competition.

Chapter Strategy

Celebrating Career and Technical Education: Top Resources for CTE Month

Jan 1, 2025

It’s never too early to start advocating for Career and Technical Education (CTE). With CTE Month around the corner, you can maximize your impact using the resources in this article.

Chapter Strategy

Your DECA Playbook: How to Build a Winning DECA Resume

Jan 1, 2025

With the new year underway, it’s time to step up your DECA game. While competing and attending conferences are great, there are hidden ways to boost your DECA resume and build a winning game plan. Here’s how to level up and stand out this season.

Leadership

Top 3 Tips for Running for Association Office

Jan 1, 2025

As association conferences approach quickly, so do association office elections. This article will provide three key strategies to ensure you stand out and shine bright when campaigning for a position in DECA’s association office.

Conferences

Announcing DECA's 2025 Conference Lineup

Dec 23, 2024

DECA has a full lineup of educational conferences for its members and advisors coming in the 2025 academic year and beyond. Check out where we're heading next!

Conferences

Exclusive Travel Discounts for DECA Members

Dec 19, 2024

DECA has arranged special airfare considerations for those attending DECA conferences in 2025. Check out special deals and discounts.

Partners

Taking Stock with Teens | Fall 2022 Insights

Feb 23, 2023

Edward Yruma, Managing Director and Senior Researcher, and Abbie Zvejnieks, Research Analyst, with Piper Sandler highlight insights from the most recent Gen Z research study.

Spotlights

UW Madison DECA's Mentorship Program

Feb 21, 2023

UW Madison DECA started a new mentorship program this semester, greatly benefiting both new and senior members. The program has had a lot of success as new students feel welcome paired up with a senior member.

Spotlights

FVTC DECA Restocks Local Food Pantry

Feb 20, 2023

FVTC DECA collected over 400 food items during the statewide Trick-or-Can helping restock the FVTC food pantry. The FVTC food pantry is dedicated to providing students with access to free food.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Rich Content for Weekly Emails

Feb 20, 2023

Step into the role of director of marketing for Our Town Grocery, a grocery store chain with 350 locations. The senior vice president has asked you to determine content for weekly emails and how to obtain more customers’ email addresses. 

Spotlights

Helping Our Communities

Feb 17, 2023

Volunteers stepped up on a rainy Sunday afternoon to drop off bags requesting nonperishable food items for the Whitewater Community Space, a nonprofit community center that provides free clothing, furniture, books, food and many other items to anyone in need.

Chapter Strategy

Spread the Love with DECA Valentines

Feb 13, 2023

To let your #DECAbestie or #DECAcrush know how much they mean to you, DECA has created valentines for you to share with your friends on February 14.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Lending

Feb 13, 2023

Step into the role of a loan officer at Coopers Savings & Loan. You must explain to another loan officer the importance of emotional intelligence when helping customers apply for a loan.

Career Insights

The Magic of Next: 5-Word Motivation from Iconic Super Bowl Slogan

Feb 10, 2023

In the sports and entertainment world, it does not get any bigger than winning the Super Bowl in front of thousands in person and by millions around the world via television and radio.

Spotlights

Mayville State DECA Gives Back with the Feed My Starving Child Initiative

Feb 8, 2023

Thirteen Mayville State University DECA members help feed 48 starving children across the world by volunteering with the Feed My Starving Child Initiative.

Spotlights

Ensign College Mock Competition 2023

Feb 7, 2023

Ensign Collegiate DECA had a blast preparing for Utah's state conference during our mock competition. Getting together as a chapter to learn, build on each other's energy and make much-needed memories together.

Spotlights

How to Prepare Yourself on Competition Day: A Guide to DECA Glass

Feb 7, 2023

During competition, students challenge their business knowledge and skills with real scenarios to win over judges. You have what it takes to reach your goals, and by preparing yourself for competition day, you will set yourself one step ahead of your competition.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Adding Less Expensive Options at the Food Truck

Feb 6, 2023

Step into the role of an entrepreneur that owns three food trucks in a busy city of 300,000 people. The food truck business, Wing Love, sells chicken wings, French fries and cold beverages. The food trucks are placed in three busy neighborhoods: a college campus, a large park in the center of downtown and a mid-town neighborhood full of both households and businesses.