Pop Pitch / Activity

Struggling with pitching? Try this hands-on activity to unlock fresh ideas. By starting with scissors and glue, you’ll tap into different parts of your brain — and shape a bold, personal pitch you can later bring to life digitally.

If pitching fills you with dread, you’re not alone. It can be hard to know what to say, where to start, or how to stand out. But here’s a secret. I actually love pitching. For me, it’s never been about slick slides or shouting the loudest. It’s about starting a conversation, finding the right fit, and building relationships that feel exciting and mutual. Pop Pitch is a hands-on activity that helps you get started. Using collage to unlock bold, instinctive ideas, you’ll shape a pitch that feels personal and powerful. Then you can bring it to life digitally, in your own unique way.

Activity

You’ll need
Scissors
Paper (any kind)
Magazines, old printouts, packaging, photos
Pens or markers
Glue stick

1. Start with a vision
Think of someone you’d love to work with. What excites you about them? What do you want to make happen together? Gather images and scraps that reflect their world — and yours.

2. Map your story
Use a separate sheet of paper for each part of your pitch and collage your way through the key sections:
– Why Them. What do you love about their work? Why are they a good fit for you?
– The Idea. What do you want to do together?
– About You. Who you are and what you bring
– Highlights. Past projects, joyful outcomes, or visual moments
– Contact. A way to get in touch + a simple call to action

3. Stick it down
Get messy! Arrange your images, scribbles and scraps to shape your story. Don’t overthink it — this is about feeling, not perfection.

4. Make it digital
Once you’ve made your handmade version, use it to guide your digital pitch. Try Canva, Adobe Express, Keynote or Google Slides. Keep it short, visual and full of energy.

Final tips

Pitching starts with connection. A friendly DM or email can open doors — you don’t need to lead with a deck.
Follow up after a week if you don’t hear back. People get busy!
Include a “Your Logo x My Logo” visual if it suits. It helps people imagine the collab.
Rejection is part of the process. Keep going!
Use a Venn diagram to check your values align. The best collabs feel like a mutual high five.
Come back later. If it’s a no, it might just be a no for now.

Want to keep the momentum going? Try making a Creative Pact. A small, daily commitment to pitching, connecting or following your creative instincts.

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