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    • "The Pitch gave me invaluable practical knowledge and the chance to network with amazing peers who share my interests."

    Sakti Triputra. Pitch 2024 finalist.

    Get ‘first job ready’ with The Pitch, a real-life marketing challenge that gives you practical experience and the best chance to get noticed by employers. Gather your team, put your marketing minds to work, and stand out from the rest with confidence.

     

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    The charity: Dogs Trust

    The UK’s largest dog charity, it works to make sure all dogs live full, safe and happy lives, free from the threat of unnecessary destruction.

    Partnered with Dogs Trust

    What is the challenge?

    Dogs Trust is looking for fresh ideas to grow its support for dogs in crisis. In your teams, you are challenged to create a marketing plan that will help grow the Dogs Trust’s Companions Club. With your help, Dogs Trust can continue to reach new supporters, retain existing ones, and boost its income.

    Build a dream team of up to three students.

    Get creative with your team to solve the challenge.

    Present your solution to an expert panel.

    What are the prizes?

    Taking part in The Pitch brings great rewards for your employability and future career. We’ve also got some exciting prizes lined up for the winning team.

    1st place

    • A team voucher for up to £600 to spend on a CIM qualification
    • One-year free CIM studying membership
    • CIM ‘Marketer of the Future’ Pitch 2025 winners’ certificate
    • Opportunity to name a litter of puppies from Dogs Trust
    • Q&A session with the marketing director of Dogs Trust

    Partnered with:

    CAREER BENEFITS

    Everyone's a winner

    By just taking part you will receive a wealth of career-boosting benefits to support your employability.

    Showcase your marketing talent and enhance your CV

    Develop the skills employers want

    Have a great talking point for job interviews

    • lady

      "The Pitch has gifted me with more understanding of what it takes to succeed within the marketing industry."
      Becky Leigh. Pitch 2024 Finalist

    • man

      "This experience has been instrumental in shaping my career direction.”
      Hophny Saint. Pitch 2024 Finalist.

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      "The Pitch positively impacted my CV and my interviews…It also shows recruiters my passion and dedication to marketing."
      Elisa Van Cauteren. Pitch 2024 Finalist.

    FAQs

    What are the Key dates for The Pitch 2025?
    • 02 December 2024: Registration deadline for student teams
    • 27 January 2025: PowerPoint presentation submission deadline
    • 20 February 2025: Top 10 finalist teams announced, and feedback sent
    • 03 March 2025: PowerPoint presentation submission deadline for finalist teams
    • 13 March 2025: Undergraduate live pitching day (virtual)
    • 14 March 2025: Postgraduate live pitching day (virtual)
    How many teams make it to each final?

    There are two separate finals for undergraduate and postgraduate students. A total of 10 teams will make it through to each final.

    Who can enter The Pitch?

    The Pitch is open to postgraduate and undergraduate students in their second or third year of study. To enter, students must be studying a marketing or business-related degree with a marketing module

    Can undergraduates and postgraduate students be on the same team?

    The Pitch does not allow undergraduate and postgraduate students to be on the same team.

    Do I have to be based in the UK to enter?

    The Pitch is a global competition open to both UK and international students, with the live final taking place virtually.

    Do I need to be in a team to enter The Pitch?

    Students need to form a team of two or three to participate in The Pitch competition

    Need more information?
    Get in touch

    thepitch@cim.co.uk