iCR8 Sports Marketing Workshop hosted by Phoenix Suns & Phoenix Mercury | Spring 2026
Phoenix, AZ
iCR8 Workshop /
(1) Week /
On-site
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
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.