The Pitch Place Among Top 20 Startup Finalists!

• The Pitch Place is one of 20 international startups competing as finalists for a media Startup Award in Marseille, France.
• CMA CGM, an international trade group, organized the Startup Awards in collaboration with BFM Business and La Tribune, and will announce the winners at the Artificial Intelligence Marseille (AIM) summit on November 15, 2024.
• The award includes tailored support and financial equity investment of up to €150,000 from ZEBOX, the international startup accelerator.

Update Nov. 15, 2024 – The Pitch Place has won a spot in the next ZEBOX accelerator program!

Details to come. We would like to thank CMA CGM and the Media Group for the opportunity to present The Pitch Place on the international stage. We look forward to launching our pilot project soon!

Press Release

Nov. 4, 2024

Washington DC – The Pitch Place, an innovative platform designed to revolutionize the way media professionals connect and work, is one of 20 startups selected as finalists to compete for the prestigious CMA CGM Startup Awards on Nov. 15 in Marseille, France, during the city’s AI summit. From a pool of 450 applicants, 60 finalists were chosen, 20 for each of the three categories of awards: media, shipping, and logistics. This recognition highlights The Pitch Place’s commitment to enhancing collaboration within the media industry and its potential to drive transformative change.

The CMA CGM Startup Awards for media honors innovative technologies and strategies transforming communication and customer engagement. The Pitch Place qualified for the award based on its mission to facilitate meaningful connections between media creators and industry stakeholders. The Pitch Place is building a streamlined platform for pitches, collaborations, and networking, with the goal of setting new standards in the media landscape.

The award winners will be selected and announced during the AI Marseille summit, an event renowned for bringing together thought leaders and innovators from various sectors. “Our team is working hard to provide a collaborative platform that will streamline and drive innovation in the media space,” said Philippe Brégeon, co-founder of The Pitch Place who will represent the company during the award selection event “The use of AI in our platform will help editors identify the best pitches for their audience and provide journalists a way to find the best home for their stories,” he added.

With features that facilitate feedback and collaboration, The Pitch Place aims to engage freelance journalists, including print and multimedia with content publishers in the news and media industry.

“We started The Pitch Place as a means to provide a platform of solutions to serious workflow constraints between freelance journalists and editors,” said Christina Reed, co-founder of The Pitch Place and media industry expert. “Through our efforts we are finding a community aimed at empowering media professionals around the world.”

The Pitch Place selected Startup Semi-Finalists North America!

Press Release

Jan. 21, 2025

The Pitch Place Advances to SG Global Pitch Battle – North America Semi-Final

Silicon Valley, San Francisco Bay Area – The Pitch Place, a pioneering platform revolutionizing the way media professionals connect and collaborate, has been selected as a finalist in the SG Global Pitch Battle Semi-Final for North America. This exciting virtual event, held on January 21, 2025, showcased top startups from SG Chapter battles across the US and Canada.

Out of over 1,500 global applicants, The Pitch Place was among the top 4%, selected as one of the 59 startups to compete. It was chosen for its innovative approach to bridging the gap between freelance journalists and media publishers, providing an efficient platform for pitches, collaborations, and networking. The Pitch Place is now competing for a spot in the finals, where only three of the North American semi-finalists will advance.

“We’re thrilled to have made it this far in such a prestigious global competition,” said Philippe Brégeon, co-founder of The Pitch Place. “Our mission is to empower media professionals by providing a streamlined platform that helps facilitate connections, collaborations, and growth within the industry. This recognition validates our commitment to transforming the media space.”

During the semi-final pitch battle, 16 top startups, including The Pitch Place, presented their business ideas to a panel of expert judges. Each startup had just two minutes to pitch their concept, with no slides or feedback provided during the event. The judges then deliberated to select the top three startups to advance to the final on January 23.

The SG Global Pitch Battle is renowned for its high-energy format, highlighting global innovation and emerging talent. The final competition promises to feature groundbreaking startups from across the world, with the potential for winning startups to gain valuable exposure, networking opportunities, and investment.

About The Pitch Place

The Pitch Place is an innovative platform designed to revolutionize the way media professionals collaborate. By simplifying the pitching process and connecting freelance journalists with editors and media publishers, The Pitch Place empowers creators, enhances workflow efficiency, and drives meaningful partnerships. The platform aims to become the go-to hub for media professionals worldwide, setting new standards in the industry.

About SG Global Pitch Battle

• The SG Global Pitch Battle is a global competition that showcases startups from all over the world, celebrating innovation and entrepreneurship. Each regional semi-final brings together the best of the best from various industries, offering a unique opportunity for startups to gain exposure and compete for top honors in the final event.