How To Pitch Like A Pro

Pitching. It’s enough to make many people quake in their boots!

I know just how daunting it can be: Proving to a complete stranger (or worse, a group of strangers…) why you’re worth their time and consideration.

Having worked in buying for 15 years means I’ve received thousands of pitches - even some of the biggest brands out there have to pitch to get stocked by a retailer. On top of this, I’ve judged awards, where I review multiple pitches and helped numerous businesses build their B2B relationships through their pitch deck and process.

How can you stand out and make sure that you’re pitch perfect? Let’s get into the six simple steps.

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Wizz Selvey
The Retail Roundup: Don’t let digital fatigue get you

Three things to think about right now for a thriving business

  1. Digital fatigue is here

  2. You can either innovate or decline

  3. It’s time to get physical

Event round including access to a recording on “Retail vs. DTC, what to consider when building a brand” and survey results and commentary on “Gen Z and Millennials 2022 report”

Upcoming events for your diary

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Wizz Selvey
This is the consumer trend you need to watch out for in 2022!

There’s no denying that the last two years have well and truly shaken up the retail space! From lockdowns, mask-wearing shopping trips and working from home, to restrictions lifting again, it’s been a bit of a rollercoaster.

You’re definitely not alone if you’ve been left feeling slightly bewildered. What should we expect from consumers going forward, after this absolute whirlwind?

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Wizz Selvey
Retail in 2022: The ultimate guide for your business

Stepping into 2022, there was no denying that the underlying feeling towards retail was still uncertainty.

Many of the brands I chatted to didn’t know what to focus on, where to place their budgets or how to navigate the dizzying speed with which retail has changed over the last couple of years. Thanks to headlines of Covid/Brexit/the digital boom!

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Wizz Selvey