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  4. State Convention Competitions

Marketing and Communications

Onsite Only Competition

Club Competition

The Marketing and Communications competition allows three to five students to demonstrate creativity, communication skills, and marketing strategies. The campaign should exhibit the team’s ability to collaborate, problem solve and think critically to develop an effective presentation. 

A club may have only one entry.

Elementary Betas are eligible to compete in Elementary competitions only.


Junior Betas are eligible to compete in Junior competitions only.


Senior Betas are eligible to compete in Senior competitions only.



Time Limit: 2 Minutes

 

Division
Prompt
Elementary
Develop an initiative that inspires curiosity, creativity, or imagination in your school or community. Focus on one of the following: hands-on STEM exploration, literacy and storytelling, art and creativity, outdoor discovery and nature exploration, or encouraging lifelong learning. Promote your initiative in a variety of ways while incorporating the four pillars of National Beta.
Junior 
Develop an initiative that strengthens your community by bringing people together. Focus on one of the following: celebrating local culture and traditions, supporting local businesses, promoting volunteerism, building school spirit, creating inclusive opportunities for all, or encouraging neighborhood engagement. Promote your initiative in a variety of ways while incorporating the four pillars of National Beta.
Senior
Develop an initiative that prepares your community for the future. Focus on one of the following: artificial intelligence and emerging technology, financial literacy, career exploration and workforce readiness, environmental sustainability, civic engagement, or innovation and entrepreneurship. Promote your initiative in a variety of ways while incorporating the four pillars of National Beta. 


Competition Guidelines

  • A team of three to five students will develop and present a marketing campaign using the prompt. 
  • The marketing pitch must be 2-3 minutes. Presentations may include, but are not limited to iPads, laptops, handouts, storyboards, etc. 
  • Electricity/outlet and internet connections will not be provided. 
  • Tables will be provided.
  • SAFETY - Metal or wood may not be used in the presentation. Photo/Video Studio Background Stands are prohibited.


VIEW THE LOGO USE GUIDELINES HERE

Educational Connections

  • Visual Art Standards
  • Information and Media Literacy
  • Oral Communication
  • Creativity and Collaboration
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

How to Enter

  • Visit www.betaclub.org/events/conventions and follow directions.

  • Register students and then select competitions to enter.

National Eligibility

All Plaques Awarded at State Convention

Judging Criteria

Marketing and Communications16-2011-156-101-5
Interpretation and Illustration of PromptExcellent interpretation and illustration of the prompt.Good interpretation and illustration of the prompt.Average interpretation and illustration of the prompt.Minimal interpretation and illustration of the prompt.
Creativity and OriginalityThe campaign reflects an excellent degree of team creativity and originality.The campaign reflects a good degree of team creativity and originality.The campaign reflects an average degree of team creativity and originality.The campaign reflects a minimal degree of team creativity and originality.
Overall Visual QualityExcellent effort exhibited in the visual display and craftmanship.Good effort exhibited in the visual display and craftmanship.Averqage effort exhibited in the visual display and craftmanship.Minimal effort exhibited in the visual display and craftmanship.
Teamwork and CollaborationExcellent teamwork and collaboration to cohesively express ideas from each student in the presentation.Good teamwork and collaboration to cohesively express ideas from each student in the presentation.Average teamwork and collaboration to somewhat express ideas from some students in the presentation.Minimal teamwork and collaboration to express ideas from few students in the presentation.
PresentationExcellent presentation with appropriate voice, tone and eye contact; relevancy of campaign  was conveyed Good  presentation with  appropriate voice, tone and eye contact; a general relevancy of campaign  was conveyedAverage  presentation with somewhat appropriate voice, tone and eye contact;  very little relevancy of campaign  was conveyed Minimal presentation lacking in voice, tone and eye contact; relevancy of campaign  was not conveyed 
DeductionsThis will be taken one time by the coordinator.Did not follow competition/logo guidelines-10 


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