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We Love Pitching: Chronicles of a Necessary Mess – Part 10

The latest in Nerdo ECD Claus Cibils’ series of Stash editorials on the competitive pitching process examines the need for, and the barriers to gaining true collaboration from all stakeholders in a project. [Watch]

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We Love Pitching: Chronicles of a Necessary Mess – Part 9

Nerdo ECD Claus Cibils just dropped the latest in his series of Stash editorials on the competitive pitching process, a detailed look into the importance of clarity and consistency in the project brief. [Watch]

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We Love Pitching: Chronicles of a Necessary Mess – Part 8

In this latest of his Stash editorial series We Love Pitching, Nerdo ECD Claus Cibils continues his deep dive into the competitive creative process and how making the shortlist does not always feel like a victory. [Watch]

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We Love Pitching: Chronicles of a Necessary Mess – Part 7

In this latest of his Stash editorial series We Love Pitching, Nerdo ECD Claus Cibils makes the case for the foundational importance of the creative brief and the need for transparency and respect in the production partnership. [Watch]

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We Love Pitching: Chronicles of a Necessary Mess – Part 6

In this latest of his Stash editorial series We Love Pitching, Nerdo ECD Claus Cibils dissects the creative brief and how it provides the foundation and sets the tone for the competitive pitch process. [Watch]

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We Love Pitching: Chronicles of a Necessary Mess – Part 5

In the latest of his guest editorial series We Love Pitching, Nerdo ECD Claus Cibils details the sobering realities of how compressed pitch schedules distort both the creative process and the final solutions. [Watch]