Bournemouth University’s Paradigm team, consisting of Inaiyah Javed and Sophie Williams are team finalists in CIM’s The Pitch 2018 competition taking place on 15 March 2018 at CIM’s Moor Hall.

Twelve teams will be battling it for a first prize of £2,500 and will be named winner of the ‘Marketers of the future’ award at CIM’s Marketing Excellence Awards. Plus, they will receive up to three VIP tickets to the awards and one year’s complimentary CIM membership for each team member.

Paradigm follow in the footsteps of Bournemouth University's team, B2Sea who were named as Runners-up in the competition last year.

Maureen Wincott, Network Manager for CIM South West commented;  ”We are delighted that Paradigm has made the final, they will be the only South West University represented this year, so they will be flying the flag for all Universities in the region, and we wish them the best of luck.”

The Pitch a nationwide marketing competition for students, designed to recognise and reward the marketing talent of the future. Plus, it provides the opportunity to build professional networks, gain real-life experience and enhance their CV. Entrants have to tackle a marketing challenge set by this year’s sponsor, Edgewell Personal Care. Then pitch it to real industry leaders.

The competition is designed for second and third year University students studying a marketing degree or business degree with a marketing module.