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You are to assume the role of the marketing communications manager for PETLAB, an online retailer and diagnostic lab that provides dog and cat owners with special services. The director of marketing (judge) wants you to decide how to best inform past customers of new services.
You are to assume the role of the marketing communications manager for PETLAB, an online retailer and diagnostic lab that provides dog and cat owners with special services. The director of marketing (judge) wants you to decide how to best inform past customers of new services.
You are to assume the role of the marketing communications manager for PETLAB, an online retailer and diagnostic lab that provides dog and cat owners with special services. The director of marketing (judge) wants you to decide how to best inform past customers of new services.
You are to assume the role of the marketing communications specialist for RIDE, an exercise equipment and media company. The director of marketing (judge) wants you to determine how to communicate new services that will hopefully rebrand the company.
You are to assume the role of the marketing communications specialist for RIDE, an exercise equipment and media company. The director of marketing (judge) wants you to determine how to communicate new services that will hopefully rebrand the company.
You are to assume the role of the marketing communications specialist for RIDE, an exercise equipment and media company. The director of marketing (judge) wants you to determine how to communicate new services that will hopefully rebrand the company.
You are to assume the roles of the communications specialists for NORTH AMERICA ASTRONOMICAL ASSOCIATION (NAAA), an organization that raises awareness and educates members and the general public about astronomical phenomenon. The executive director of NAAA (judge) wants you to communicate awareness and safety measures concerning a total solar eclipse to two distinct markets.
You are to assume the roles of the communications specialists for NORTH AMERICA ASTRONOMICAL ASSOCIATION (NAAA), an organization that raises awareness and educates members and the general public about astronomical phenomenon. The executive director of NAAA (judge) wants you to communicate awareness and safety measures concerning a total solar eclipse to two distinct markets.
You are to assume the roles of the communications specialists for NORTH AMERICA ASTRONOMICAL ASSOCIATION (NAAA), an organization that raises awareness and educates members and the general public about astronomical phenomenon. The executive director of NAAA (judge) wants you to communicate awareness and safety measures concerning a total solar eclipse to two distinct markets.
Discover ideas for introducing DECA to your students and recruiting DECA members, the parameters of membership eligibility and the process for registering them.
Discover ideas for introducing DECA to your students and recruiting DECA members, the parameters of membership eligibility and the process for registering them.
Discover ideas for introducing DECA to your students and recruiting DECA members, the parameters of membership eligibility and the process for registering them.
Join forces with DECA, the premier student organization that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management. By partnering with DECA, you can directly bridge the gap between education and industry, by reaching and inspiring the next generation of leaders.
Join forces with DECA, the premier student organization that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management. By partnering with DECA, you can directly bridge the gap between education and industry, by reaching and inspiring the next generation of leaders.
Join forces with DECA, the premier student organization that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management. By partnering with DECA, you can directly bridge the gap between education and industry, by reaching and inspiring the next generation of leaders.
You are to assume the role of a financial advisor. A client (judge) wants to learn more about charitable giving. A client (judge) has worked with you to create a monthly budget that includes discretionary income that is used for fun and entertainment.
You are to assume the role of a financial advisor. A client (judge) wants to learn more about charitable giving. A client (judge) has worked with you to create a monthly budget that includes discretionary income that is used for fun and entertainment.
You are to assume the role of a financial advisor. A client (judge) wants to learn more about charitable giving. A client (judge) has worked with you to create a monthly budget that includes discretionary income that is used for fun and entertainment.
You are to assume the role of an employee at CITY UTILITIES, a small city’s water and sewer department. Your coworker (judge) wants to know how to collect needed information from customers.
You are to assume the role of an employee at CITY UTILITIES, a small city’s water and sewer department. Your coworker (judge) wants to know how to collect needed information from customers.
You are to assume the role of an employee at CITY UTILITIES, a small city’s water and sewer department. Your coworker (judge) wants to know how to collect needed information from customers.
You are to assume the role of an entrepreneur that will soon open an ice cream parlor in a seaside city popular with tourists. An investor (judge) wants to know how you can determine additional menu items to add that will also attract local residents to the business.
You are to assume the role of an entrepreneur that will soon open an ice cream parlor in a seaside city popular with tourists. An investor (judge) wants to know how you can determine additional menu items to add that will also attract local residents to the business.
You are to assume the role of an entrepreneur that will soon open an ice cream parlor in a seaside city popular with tourists. An investor (judge) wants to know how you can determine additional menu items to add that will also attract local residents to the business.
You are to assume the role of a bank teller at COUNTY BANK. A customer (judge) wants to know why they are no longer receiving paper bank statements in the mail.
You are to assume the role of a bank teller at COUNTY BANK. A customer (judge) wants to know why they are no longer receiving paper bank statements in the mail.
You are to assume the role of a bank teller at COUNTY BANK. A customer (judge) wants to know why they are no longer receiving paper bank statements in the mail.
You are to assume the role of an employee onboard BREEZE CRUISE LINE, a luxury cruise ship that caters to families. The formal dining manager (judge) has asked you to decide how to best remind passengers of a change in formal dining policies at one restaurant.
You are to assume the role of an employee onboard BREEZE CRUISE LINE, a luxury cruise ship that caters to families. The formal dining manager (judge) has asked you to decide how to best remind passengers of a change in formal dining policies at one restaurant.
You are to assume the role of an employee onboard BREEZE CRUISE LINE, a luxury cruise ship that caters to families. The formal dining manager (judge) has asked you to decide how to best remind passengers of a change in formal dining policies at one restaurant.
You are to assume the role of a marketing communications specialist at M&H, an apparel retailer with hundreds of locations. The marketing department intern (judge) has asked you about jobs and careers in marketing.
You are to assume the role of a marketing communications specialist at M&H, an apparel retailer with hundreds of locations. The marketing department intern (judge) has asked you about jobs and careers in marketing.
You are to assume the role of a marketing communications specialist at M&H, an apparel retailer with hundreds of locations. The marketing department intern (judge) has asked you about jobs and careers in marketing.
You are to assume the role of the general manager for SLIDER TOWN, a quick-serve restaurant chain featuring slider sandwiches and sides. The district manager (judge) wants you to suggest new operating hours that will help the location’s profits and expenses.
You are to assume the role of the general manager for SLIDER TOWN, a quick-serve restaurant chain featuring slider sandwiches and sides. The district manager (judge) wants you to suggest new operating hours that will help the location’s profits and expenses.
You are to assume the role of the general manager for SLIDER TOWN, a quick-serve restaurant chain featuring slider sandwiches and sides. The district manager (judge) wants you to suggest new operating hours that will help the location’s profits and expenses.
You are to assume the role of the marketing specialist for GO BURGER, a quick-serve restaurant chain featuring burgers and chicken sandwiches. The director of marketing (judge) wants you to create a promotion introducing the chain’s new vegan menu.
You are to assume the role of the marketing specialist for GO BURGER, a quick-serve restaurant chain featuring burgers and chicken sandwiches. The director of marketing (judge) wants you to create a promotion introducing the chain’s new vegan menu.
You are to assume the role of the marketing specialist for GO BURGER, a quick-serve restaurant chain featuring burgers and chicken sandwiches. The director of marketing (judge) wants you to create a promotion introducing the chain’s new vegan menu.

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