iCR8 Sports Marketing Workshop hosted by Phoenix Suns & Phoenix Mercury | Spring
Marcus Graham Project + Locomotus, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003
Overview:
The Marcus Graham Project (MGP), a network of diverse advertising, media, marketing & entertainment professionals in collaboration with the Phoenix Suns are looking for a dynamic group of (25) Greater Phoenix area students and professionals for its five-day Sports Marketing Workshop. The workshop's primary purpose is to provide diverse aspirants with the exposure and access necessary to further their career interest within the advertising, media & marketing industry. Workshop teams will receive first hand knowledge from some of today’s premier players in the industry of Sports Marketing. Workshop teams will be briefed on a specific assignment focused on one of the Phoenix Suns corporate partnerships and will be responsible for putting together a multi platform marketing campaign, which will be reviewed by guest panelist on the last day of the workshop. *One standout participant will be selected by the Suns organization as the MVP to attend MGP's iCR8 Bootcamp at a later date. In addition there will be multiple opportunities for participants to network with Suns staff and partnering brands hiring mentors.
Candidate Criteria
Must have a strong passion and desire for the sports marketing career field. Must be willing to learn an extreme amount of valuable information in a short period of time. Must be 20 years of age or older. Must be a resident of Arizona (priority) or willing to travel at your own expense.
APPLICATION DEADLINE - March 9, 2026
Confirmation for participation will be sent by March 11th. Workshop Schedule & Events: (Subject to Change)
Phoenix Suns + Marcus Graham Project
Dates: March 23 - 27th, 2026 Sample of Workshop Agenda
Day 1, March 23rd
Phoenix Suns - Footprint Center
Timeline
11:00am - 11:30am - Check-in and lunch 11:30am - 12:00pm - Participant Introductions 12:00pm - 1:20pm - Sports Marketing Career Panel Session 1:30pm - 2:30pm - MGP Bootcamp Overview and Panel Session 2:30pm - 3:45pm - Assignment Roll Out and Group Session 3:45pm - 4:30pm - Arena Tour 5:00pm - 7:00pm - Reception (Location TBD) Day 2, March 24th
Phoenix Suns - Practice Facility
Timeline
9:00am - 10:00am Checkin w/ Assignment Q&A 10:00am - 12:00am - CEO's Presentation & Mentor Session 12:00pm - 1:00pm - Break for Lunch 1:00pm - 4:00pm - Team Work Sessions 4:00pm - End of Day Wrap Up 7:00pm - 9:30pm - In-Game Experience Day 3, March 25th
Phoenix Suns - Footprint Center
Timeline
9:00am - 10:00am - Checkin w/ Assignment Q&A 10:00am - 10:30 am - Keynote Speaker 10:30am - 12:00pm - Team Work Session 12:00pm - 1:00pm - Break For Lunch 1:00pm - 4:00pm - Team Work Session 4:00pm - End of Day Wrap Up Day 4, March 26th
9:00am - 4:00pm - Group work session Day 5, March 27th
Phoenix Suns - Footprint Center
Timeline
9:00am - 10:00am - Arrival 10:00am - 12:00pm - Group Presentations 12:00pm - 1:00pm - Break For Lunch (Judges Make Decisions) 1:00pm -2:00pm - Judges Give Feedback/Winners Announced 2:00pm - End of Day Wrap
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The Marcus Graham Project (MGP), a network of diverse advertising, media, marketing & entertainment professionals in collaboration with the Phoenix Suns are looking for a dynamic group of (25) Greater Phoenix area students and professionals for its five-day Sports Marketing Workshop. The workshop's primary purpose is to provide diverse aspirants with the exposure and access necessary to further their career interest within the advertising, media & marketing industry. Workshop teams will receive first hand knowledge from some of today’s premier players in the industry of Sports Marketing. Workshop teams will be briefed on a specific assignment focused on one of the Phoenix Suns corporate partnerships and will be responsible for putting together a multi platform marketing campaign, which will be reviewed by guest panelist on the last day of the workshop. *One standout participant will be selected by the Suns organization as the MVP to attend MGP's iCR8 Bootcamp at a later date. In addition there will be multiple opportunities for participants to network with Suns staff and partnering brands hiring mentors.
Candidate Criteria
Must have a strong passion and desire for the sports marketing career field. Must be willing to learn an extreme amount of valuable information in a short period of time. Must be 20 years of age or older. Must be a resident of Arizona (priority) or willing to travel at your own expense.
APPLICATION DEADLINE - March 9, 2026
Confirmation for participation will be sent by March 11th. Workshop Schedule & Events: (Subject to Change)
Phoenix Suns + Marcus Graham Project
Dates: March 23 - 27th, 2026 Sample of Workshop Agenda
Day 1, March 23rd
Phoenix Suns - Footprint Center
Timeline
11:00am - 11:30am - Check-in and lunch 11:30am - 12:00pm - Participant Introductions 12:00pm - 1:20pm - Sports Marketing Career Panel Session 1:30pm - 2:30pm - MGP Bootcamp Overview and Panel Session 2:30pm - 3:45pm - Assignment Roll Out and Group Session 3:45pm - 4:30pm - Arena Tour 5:00pm - 7:00pm - Reception (Location TBD) Day 2, March 24th
Phoenix Suns - Practice Facility
Timeline
9:00am - 10:00am Checkin w/ Assignment Q&A 10:00am - 12:00am - CEO's Presentation & Mentor Session 12:00pm - 1:00pm - Break for Lunch 1:00pm - 4:00pm - Team Work Sessions 4:00pm - End of Day Wrap Up 7:00pm - 9:30pm - In-Game Experience Day 3, March 25th
Phoenix Suns - Footprint Center
Timeline
9:00am - 10:00am - Checkin w/ Assignment Q&A 10:00am - 10:30 am - Keynote Speaker 10:30am - 12:00pm - Team Work Session 12:00pm - 1:00pm - Break For Lunch 1:00pm - 4:00pm - Team Work Session 4:00pm - End of Day Wrap Up Day 4, March 26th
9:00am - 4:00pm - Group work session Day 5, March 27th
Phoenix Suns - Footprint Center
Timeline
9:00am - 10:00am - Arrival 10:00am - 12:00pm - Group Presentations 12:00pm - 1:00pm - Break For Lunch (Judges Make Decisions) 1:00pm -2:00pm - Judges Give Feedback/Winners Announced 2:00pm - End of Day Wrap
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