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Voting for The Pitch 2024 is now closed!

The top 25 finalists will be announced on Monday 20th May at 10am - good luck!

The Pitch competition is our way of opening doors to incredible careers in advertising & media industry by finding the very best young talent across the UK.

Each entrant has submitted their idea for what JD’s Christmas campaign might look like this year.

A huge congratulations to those whose submissions have made it to the public vote and a big thank you to the 30+ professionals who took part in the private judges vote.

The 25 shortlisted finalists will be announced on Monday 20th May. Good luck🎉

Meet the Judges

BEN PROCTER

"The UK clearly has a wealth of young entrepreneurs, and the Side Hustle Initiative is a great sounding board for them. I look forward to meeting this year’s finalists."

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Cavendish

TIM
CAMPBELL

"I'm thrilled to be part of the Side Hustle... I have no doubt we'll be seeing these entrepreneurs in the boardrooms of tomorrow."

Businessman

BASH
THE ENTERTAINER

"I’m gassed to be working alongside YGP and Tim Campbell to help young people with side hustles amplify their business."

Social Media Entrepreneur

PAIGE SPENCER

"Recognising and supporting young talent & ideas is essential to helping turn side hustle dreams to reality. I’m so excited to be part of this initiative!"

G-Force Director at Goodstuff

ONDINE
WHITTINGTON

"As an experienced agency leader who has led PR businesses through acquisitions and mergers, turnarounds, transformations and the pandemic, I’m honoured to be involved in the Side Hustle Initiative alongside the other judges!"

Group Managing Director Golin and Virgo Health

Alexandra

Agency Name: Alex Parry advertisement

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Emily, Rebecca, Amelia & Daisy

Agency Name: Après Ski & Co

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Anuoluwapo

Agency Name: Authentic Creations

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Phoebe & Amelia

Agency Name: Cool Snow

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Sam, Dominic, Rowles & Nathaniel

Agency Name: DNSS company

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Jayden

Agency Name: Dream Activation

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Ellen and Emily

Agency Name: DuckEE.media

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Emmanuel

Agency Name: E2Productions

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Eric

Agency Name: Eric's Agency

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Aidan & Noam

Agency Name: Greenshmidt studios

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Harper

Agency Name: Harper’s Adverts

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Michael, Abiodun, Jake & Jude

Agency Name: J.M.A Productions

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Libby & Darby

Agency Name: JSM

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Kassie

Agency Name: KC SPORT

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Maddie, Milly, Lydia & Seraphine

Agency Name: LSM Agency

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Malachi

Agency Name: Malachi Productions

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Nimisha, Millie & Mimi

Agency Name: Mimi Marketing

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Martha & Asha

Agency Name: Mondaze

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Caoimhe and Caitlin

Agency Name: Murray & Cahill

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Cosmina, Quincy & Arjun

Agency Name: PMA GROUPE

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Kyra, Eliza & Baylie

Agency Name: Spark

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Josh

Agency Name: Sterzen Studioz

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Lara

Agency Name: StrideAhead Marketing Solutions

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Rianna

Agency Name: Talnet Media

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Elis, Ethan, Dayn & Obasuyi

Agency Name: The JD Group

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