February 15, 2022
ICDC Concert Acts to be Announced This Week

Stay tuned for the announcement of the DECA ICDC Exclusive Concert acts this week! After your chapter's ICDC activities have wrapped for the day, you'll have the opportunity to explore all that Atlanta has to offer. Check out the full lineup of attraction options.
PROGRAM UPDATES
Taking Stock with Teens Spring Survey

The "Taking Stock with Teens" Spring survey is now live. Help us gauge brand preferences among teens by sharing the survey with your students.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Challenge

Create a focused DE&I strategy, as well as a marketing communications plan for the MDA. Submissions are due today.
Digital Presentation Skills Challenge

Members can test their skills at creating and delivering a digital presentation utilizing a Virtual Business simulation. Submit by February 18, 2022.
Emerging Leader Honor Awards

The Emerging Leader Honor Award recognizes outstanding seniors for their DECA participation. Nominate a student by February 28, 2022.
NPCF Social Impact Leader Challenge

Demonstrate your creativity by producing the next big cause marketing idea for the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Submissions are due today.
Stukent Social Media Challenge

Students can compete using Stukent's social media marketing simulation for a chance to earn up to $1,500. Participate by March 1, 2022.
Do You Have an Officer Candidate?

DECA's Executive Officer Candidate Guide is now available. Learn what it takes to become a candidate.
Submit by March 4, 2022.
ICDC UPDATES
Competitive Events 

Tentative schedules include competition dates and times as well as an overview of all international-level competition components.
Travel Discounts

Ready for the road to Atlanta? DECA has arranged special discounts for airfare and rental cars for those attending the 2022 DECA ICDC.
Volunteer Recruitment

Do you have professional connections willing to volunteer during ICDC? Encourage them to sign-up as a competition judge!
PARTNER NEWS
Print and Digital Samples

Access digital and print samples of Marketing, Sports & Entertainment Marketing, Century 21 Accounting, Entrepreneurship, and other business courses at National Geographic Learning, a part of Cengage.
Investing in Futures

Through the Whataburger Family Foundation, Whataburger invests $1 million annually into educational scholarships. This financial assistance helps eligible Family Members with the cost of their continued education.
CASE STUDY OF THE WEEK
Adding an Iconic Brand to the Product Mix

Step into the role of the director of merchandising and branding for Memorial, a retail apparel chain. The senior vice president is considering partnering with a widely-known and iconic company, but wants you to first analyze the effect it would have on Memorial's product management.
UPCOMING EVENTS