Undergraduate

3 Marketeers (Bethany Taylor, Clarice Pugales and Ranveer Thakur) - University of West London

Postgraduate

Pitch Perfected (Audrey Berling and Janhavi Tamhankar) - University of Birmingham

Winners of the undergraduate competition, 3 Marketeers (Bethany Taylor, Clarice Pugales and Ranveer Thakur), commented: “Winning The Pitch has been an incredible experience for us as a team. The challenge really pushed our marketing knowledge, but it was absolutely worth it for what we’ve achieved today. From the brilliant resources and support we received, to the live final where we had the opportunity to present our ideas to the judges, every stage brought real value and gave us meaningful practical experience in a true pitch environment.”

"We honestly didn’t expect to reach the final, given the number of entries from around the world, let alone win it, so we’re incredibly proud to be crowned the undergraduate winners. The skills and confidence we’ve gained will stay with us throughout the rest of our degree and into our future careers. A huge thank you to CIM, all of the judges and IBM for making this opportunity possible.”

Winners of the postgraduate competition, Pitch Perfected (Audrey Berling and Janhavi Tamhankar), said: “We are so delighted to be named winners of the postgraduate category. The Pitch has given us an unforgettable experience that we will remember forever. Not only have we developed valuable, real-world marketing skills, but we’ve also had the chance to apply them in a high-pressure, industry-level environment. The Pitch has equipped us with confidence, practical insight and strategic thinking that employers look for, and now we have the belief that this is just the beginning."

“We would highly recommend this competition to any aspiring marketer looking to stand out in a competitive job market. Our biggest piece of advice? Never lose hope and never think you aren’t capable. We would like to say a huge thank you to CIM, IBM, the judges and our tutor, Dr Fahad Ibrahim, who supported two teams from University of Birmingham throughout this journey, helping both secure first and second place.”