iCR8 Sports Marketing Workshop hosted by Washington Wizards| Fall 2025

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Participate in a four-day workshop focused on creating a multi-platform marketing campaign for the Washington Wizards, gaining insights from industry leaders and networking opportunities.
Overview: The Marcus Graham Project (MGP), a network of diverse advertising, media, marketing & entertainment  professionals in collaboration with the Washington Wizards & Fanatics, are looking for a dynamic group of (25) DMV area professionals for its four-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 Washington Wizards 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 Wizards organization to attend MGP's iCR8 Winter BootCamp located in Los Angeles, CA. In addition there will be multiple opportunities for participants to network with Capitals, Mystics & Wizards 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 21 years of age or older.
  • Must be a resident of the greater DMV area.
  • APPLICATION DEADLINE - SEPTEMBER 5th

    Sample Workshop Schedule & Events: (Subject to Change)

    Washington Wizards + Hennessy + Fanatics + Marcus Graham Project
    Dates: September 21st - 25th

    Sunday
    6:00PM | Opening Mixer sponsored by Hennessy - Location TBD

    Monday
    9:30AM | Check-in and Breakfast
    10:00AM - 11:00AM| Participant Introductions 
    11:00AM - 12:00PM | Sports Marketing Career Panel Featuring Monumental Sports & Entertainment, Fanatics
    12:00PM - 1:00PM | Lunch
    1:00PM - 2:00PM |MGP Bootcamp Overview and Panel Session 
    2:00PM - 3:00PM |Assignment Roll Out Brief ExplanationTeams Divided
    3:00PM - 4:00PM |Group Work Session
    4:00PM - 5:00pm | Arena Tour
    5:00PM | Mixer w/ Alumni and BLK

    Tuesday
    9:00AM - 9:30AM | Arrival 
    9:30AM - 11:00AM | Group Work Session
    11:00AM - 12:00PM | Agency Presentation
    12:00PM - 1:00PM |  Working Lunch
    1:00PM - 2:00PM | MGP Campaign and Process Presentation
    2:00PM - 4:30PM | Group Work Session

    Wednesday
    9:00AM - 9:30AM | Arrival 
    9:30AM - 10:30 AM |Wizards DEI Panel and Fanatics Presentation
    10:30AM - 5:00PM | Group Work Session
    12:00 PM - 1:00PM | Lunch 

    Thursday
    10:00AM - 11:00AM | Arrival and Working Session
    11:00AM - 11:30AM | Headshots
    11:30 AM - 12:30PM | Lunch
    12:30PM - 2:30PM | Group Presentations
    2:30 PM - 3:00PM | Judging
    3:00PM - 3:45PM | Winners and MVP Announced
    3:35PM | Final Remarks and Wrap


    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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