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 - More details to follow once accepted
Day 1, March 23rd
Phoenix Suns - TBD
Timeline
11:00am - 5:00pm - Workshop Programming
5:00pm - 7:30pm - Networking Mixer
Day 2, March 24th
Phoenix Suns - TBD
Timeline
9:00am - 4:00pm - Workshop Programming
7:00pm - 9:30pm - In-Game Experience
Day 3, March 25th
Phoenix Suns - TBD
Timeline
9:00am - 4:00pm - Workshop Programming
Day 4, March 26th
Phoenix Suns - TBD
Timeline
9:00am - 4:00pm - Workshop Programming
Day 5, March 27th
Phoenix Suns - TBD
Timeline
9:00am - 2:00pm - Presentations