#blurhangout - getting yourself pitch perfect

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Delivering an effective pitch on the blur Exchange determines whether you are selected for the project or not. But don’t worry - We’re here to help you deliver the best pitch that you can! Here are the slides from the first blur Hangout entitled: Getting yourself Pitch Perfect. The hangout covered everything that you need to know about the pitching process, including: - Understanding blur's Exchange Support one-to-one service, and how we work with you to submit a great pitch. - Understanding the blur pitching process as a whole - Why great content is important for a pitch - Why your pitch needs to look good visually - Loads of examples of great pitches - Pitching Do’s and Don’ts

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Getting yourself Pitch Perfect#blurHangout: 10 April 2014

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Now that you’re readyIt’s time to start pitching!

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There are two main components to a successful pitch

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1. About you & your business

3. Timeline & budget breakdown

2. Your approach to the project

There are four key components of content to include

Content4. Case studies & testimonials

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1. Introduce yourself and your business

Content

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1. Introduce yourself and your business

Content

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1. Introduce yourself and your business

Content

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1. Introduce yourself and your business

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Content

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Content

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Content

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Your chance to strut your stuff!

Keep it relevant

Describe the problem, your approach and the results

Don’t just add pictures with no context

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Testimonials are also a great way to inspire confidence in your abilities

Content

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There are two main components to a successful pitch

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Visuals

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Presentation style is best

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Find a balance between text and visuals

Visuals

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Visuals

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The DOs and DON’Ts of pitching

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DO:

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DON’T:

● Don’t include too much information that is not directly related to the customer/project

● Don’t add any contact information○ blur will handle all communication between you and the

customer● Don’t upload multiple documents

○ Everything should be in a singular PDF● Don’t hesitate to ask for feedback

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Now, how do I upload my pitch?

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Go to the Project Center and find the project you’re interested in

You’ll be sent to the Pitch App and taken through 4 steps:

○ Company details○ Scheduling○ Pricing○ Uploading your pitch

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Thanks for Reading!The hangout was recorded and is available on our YouTube channel.

#blurHangout

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If you want to become a blur Expert, visit www.blurgroup.com

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