iCR8 Sports Marketing Workshop hosted by Atlanta Hawks + Hennessy | Winter 2026

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Participate in a dynamic five-day workshop focusing on sports marketing, culminating in a multi-platform marketing campaign to be presented to the Atlanta Hawks Fanbase.
Overview: The Marcus Graham Project (MGP), a network of diverse advertising, media, marketing & entertainment  professionals in collaboration with the Atlanta Hawks & Hennessy, are looking for a dynamic group of (25) Atlanta Metropolitan 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 the Atlanta Hawks 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 team's work will have the opportunity to be showcased in front of the Hawks Fanbase. *One standout participant will be selected as the MVP by the Hawks organization to attend MGP's iCR8 BootCamp's in the summer. In addition, there will be multiple opportunities for participants to network with Hawks staff and partnering organizations 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 21 years of age or older.
  • Must be a resident of the greater Atlanta area or willing to travel

  • APPLICATION DEADLINE - January 21st, 2026
    Confirmation for participation will be sent by January 23rd.

    Workshop Schedule & Events: (Subject to Change)

    Marcus Graham Project + Atlanta Hawks + Hennessy
    Dates: February 4 - 9th


    Wednesday, February 4th
    Location: Hawks Facility

    Timeline
    11:00am - 12:00pm - Check-in and lunch
    12:00pm - 1:30pm - Sports Marketing Career Panel Session
    1:30pm - 2:30pm - MGP Bootcamp Overview and Panel Session
    2:30pm - 3:00pm - Arena Tour
    3:30pm - 4:00pm - Assignment Roll Out
    4:00pm - 5:00pm - Working session

    Thursday, February 5th
    Location: Agency

    Timeline
    9:00am - 10:00am Breakfast w/ Assignment Q&A
    10:00am - 12:00am - Agency Mentor Session
    12:00pm - 1:00pm - Break for Lunch
    1:00pm - 4:00pm - Team Work Sessions
    4:00pm - End of Day Wrap Up
    6:00pm - 8:00pmTeam Mixer
    8:00pm - in-Game Experience

    Friday, February 6th
    Location: Hawks Facility

    Timeline
    8:30am - 10:00am - Breakfast 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

    Saturday, February 7th
    Location: Hawks Facility

    Timeline
    10:30am - 12:00pm - Building Presentations Session
    12:00pm - 1:00pm - Break for Lunch
    1:00pm - 2:00pm - Mentoring session with Coaches
    2:00pm - 4:00pm - Team Work Sessions

    Sunday, February 8th
    Location: Remote

    Timeline
    10:00 - 4:00pm - TBD by each team

    Monday, February 9th
    Location: Hawks Facility

    Timeline:
    9:00am - 9:30am - Checkin & Breakfast
    9:30am - 12:00pm - Presentations
    12:00pm - 1:00pm - Lunch & Judges Deliberations
    1:00pm - 2:00pm - Winners and Awards Announcements
    2:00pm - 2:30pm - Closing remarks

    The Marcus Graham Project focuses on developing the next generation of leaders in the advertising and marketing industry through mentorship and career development programs, specifically designed to provide diverse individuals with the necessary exposur...

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