Case Competition Team

Strategy under pressure.

Our case competition pod takes briefs from real brands and the AMA, then ships a research-backed strategy and presentation in days, not months. Below — recent wins, our process, and a look at the work.

01 / Recent

Latest competition

Most Recent Highlights.

Spring 2026 — RUMA reached the semi-final round of the AMA Case Competition, sponsored by MLB & Deloitte, and presented directly to the Houston Astros front office at Minute Maid Park.

2025–2026 · AMA Case Competition — Houston Astros

02 / Process

How a case runs

From brief to final round.

Every case looks different, but the rhythm is consistent. Four steps, tight timelines, and a deck we're proud to defend.

Challenge.

We unpack the prompt — who is this brand, what's the actual problem, what would success look like for the judges?

Research sprint.

Audience interviews, secondary research, and a market scan compressed into 48–72 hours.

Goals & strategy.

We lock the insight, the strategic bet, and the measurable outcomes the campaign drives.

Deck & present.

Designed slides, tight talk-track, and a rehearsed Q&A. Then we go defend it on stage.

03 / Archive

Past competitions

What we've placed in.

A rolling archive of the case competitions our pod has competed in. We aim to add one new outing each semester.

2025–2026

AMA Digital Marketing

3rd Place

A national digital-marketing case — RUMA placed 3rd overall out of chapters from across the country.

2025–2026

AMA Case Competition — Houston Astros

Semi-Finalist

The AMA's flagship case competition, sponsored by MLB & Deloitte. RUMA advanced to the semi-final round and presented directly to the Houston Astros.

2025–2026

AMA Marketing Week

Outstanding Mention

A week-long chapter-wide competition recognizing the strongest AMA programming across the country. RUMA earned an Outstanding Mention.

2024–2025

AMA Case Competition

Honorable Mention

RUMA's first year at the AMA Case Competition — an Honorable Mention finish in the club's inaugural competition season.

Most Recent Highlights.

From brief to final round.

Challenge.

Research sprint.

Goals & strategy.

Deck & present.

What we've placed in.

AMA Digital Marketing

AMA Case Competition — Houston Astros

AMA Marketing Week

AMA Case Competition

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