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Congratulations to the finalists of The Pitch 2025!!

The judges were once again delighted, amazed, inspired and positively shocked by the high standards and creativity of The Pitch finalists this year.

The 25 student agencies explained their creative advert ideas to the CEO of Goodstuff, the Group Agency Lead at TikTok and the Head of Partnerships at JD.

What confidence and character these young people showed at the finals!

It is with great pleasure that we share here the overall winners 🤩 You can also see all finalists’ ideas below to get a flavour of their talents. 

Well done everyone for your participation and creative ideas.

The Pitch Winners 2025

The winners were announced by Genevieve (Goodstuff) and Joe (JD Sport) at the end of an exciting day at TikTok’s London offices…

Overall winner: David from D's Agency

Runners up: Maya and Anh from MAHN Agency
Runners up: Jayden from Dream Activation

Students produced an advertising campaign to launch a new Hoodrich collection that is exclusively available in JD stores: target audience 16–24-year-olds.

Lomas Inc.

 Alfie from Balcarras Sixth Form

Amy Hands Media

Amy from Global Academy

BE Creative

Bethany & Ella from Balcarras Sixth Form

We Are CIVILIAN

Saleisha & Kai from Global Academy

D’s Agency

David from Harris Westminster Sixth Form

Dream Activation

Jayden, an apprentice

Fresh Bloc Agency

Chandrika from The Global Academy

HESKstudio

Khoi, Harrison, Sonny & Edward from Balcarras

JA Management

Jessica & Angel from Ark John Keats Academy

JEEP

Josh, Ed S, Ed O & Prav from Balcarras

Studio J

Jess from The Royal Russell

LaSwap Marketing

Nathan from LaSwap Sixth Form Consortium

Blythyn Innovative

Paige from East Durham College

MANH

Maja & Anh from Nova Hreod Academy

Milli & Teo Agency

Milli & Teodor from Nova Hreod Academy

Mobereola Agency

Aiden from Bishop Stopford’s School

MoonMedia

Shefit & Ishaq from Northampton School for Boys

Rainham Mark Ads

Connor, Lucas, Mahnyne & Gideon from RMGS

Macguffin Media

Sandeep, Saffin, Maryam & Dennis from Greenford

Ruby Marketing

Ruby from The James Young High School

S&A Agency

Sareena & Anjelea from Harris Westminster SF

Sofos Theory

Sofia from Ashmole Academy

SWB Marketing

Skye, Willow & Bella from Leckhampton School

The Blueprint

Mayar from Cedar Mount Academy

VZNCTRL

Jarrell, Preston & Shay From Big Creative Academy

The Prizes

David won exclusive work experience with JD, plus a £150 JD voucher as well as
having his advert placed on a billboard in Manchester city centre - sponsored by Talon.
David's school will receive a £5000 pot which will be used to boost creativity.
All 25 finalists will receive work experience hosted by Goodstuff and supported by the media & creative industry.

The finals were hosted at TikTok in London!

Headlining Judges of 2025

Genevieve Tompkins

CEO of Goodstuff

Javel Brown (JB)

Group Agency Lead at TikTok

Joe Simpson

JD Head of Partnerships

Take a look at last year’s event and winners 👇🏽