This week, Forbes told our story.
Here’s the part that matters now.
For the last several years, MGP wasn’t slowing down. We were on one of the most significant growth trajectories in our 19-year history. Expansion into new markets. Deeper impact in the ones we were already in. Programs built for the moment the industry is about to need most.
Then the landscape shifted. Economic pressure. Political winds. Corporate recalibration. These are real. They affect us too.
The question is not whether this work matters. Forbes documented that. The question is whether the industry will let momentum like this become the exception, or the template.
To everyone who got us this far, thank you. To everyone ready to keep this moving, the door is open.
Build the next chapter with us.
→ marcusgrahamproject.org/partner (link in bio)
Moving further, and faster. Together. Still.
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#MovingFurtherFaster #MarcusGrahamProject #iCR8 #CreativeCareers #AdvertisingIndustry BlackCreatives TalentDevelopment WorkforceDevelopment
Forbes. Today.
“How The Marcus Graham Project Is Turning Two Decades Of Overlooked Talent Into An Economic Force” — by Afdhel Aziz(@afdhel )
Two kids from Dallas. No funding. No permission. Just the shoulders of giants who built this road before us, and a belief that the talent the industry kept overlooking was the talent the industry would eventually need.
19 years in. Through recessions, consolidation, disruption, backlash. We never stopped.
Oh, we’re still in the game and moving further, faster.
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#MovingFurtherFaster #iCR8 #MarcusGrahamProject #Forbes #AdvertisingIndustry
Family.
It’s been a minute. We know.
Calling all MGP alumni and former board members.
We’re calling a Family Meeting.
Monday, May 11 · 7 PM ET · Zoom
90 minutes. Mostly y’all talking, some of us listening. We need your read on the moment we’re in and what you’d ask of MGP next.
💬 Comment FAMILY and we’ll DM you the link.
Or save your seat directly → luma.com/cyn7ppv9 (link in bio)
Tag fellow alumni who should be in this room with us.
We saved you a seat.
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Looking back at moments that propelled my career forward, my time with @mgproject is top of the list. 😌
3 years ago in April, I had the opportunity to fly to AZ and join the 2023 MGP cohort, which involved:
💫 Hearing directly from NBA execs in small-group panels
💫 Learning how to develop a marketing campaign built for a team and its fans
💫 Networking with Suns staff in all parts of the biz
💫 Presenting in an arena setting and strengthening my speaking skills
Always worth it to take a chance on yourself, I did and I’m better today for it! 🤳🏼
Creating Opportunities in Sports Marketing! 👏
The Phoenix Suns/Phoenix Mercury Foundation hosted its 6th iCR8 Sports Marketing Workshop in partnership with the Marcus Graham Project. This experience provides participants with the exposure and access needed to grow their careers and explore their interests within the industry.
MGP PHOENIX
The picks are in… and this class is tough. 🔥
Say hello to the 2026 cohort of the Icr8 Sports Marketing Workshop presented my the Marcus Graham Project and the Phoenix Suns and Mercury Foundation, as well as @nbafoundation .
A week of access, creativity, and opportunity ahead.
Let’s go.
I pitched to the NBA… on ONE hour of sleep 😳
Not exactly your typical spring break. 🏖
(But this was mine.)
CLE ➡️ Philly📍
I had the opportunity to develop and pitch a marketing campaign for the Philadelphia 76ers and Hennessy through The Marcus Graham Project.
SO grateful for the experience and everyone who made it possible.
@mgproject@sixers@hennessyus@mountunion@nbafoundation@noneflyer
#nbafoundation #sportsmarketing #philadelphia76ers #graphicdesign #dayinthelife
EIYWWIBDTA: Ya boy popped home to keynote for the @mgproject sports marketing bootcamp with my squad the Philadelphia @sixers !
Shouts to @yarrellsinhd for the 📍
Shouts to @sonia_pennington1 for the 🔌
Shouts to @hennessyus for the 🥃
#ListenTWOme #twosrecaps #ClapYourHands #Laptape
LAST CHANCE! Apply now for the 2026 Icr8 sports marketing workshop with @suns@phoenixmercury ! Don't miss your shot at a career in sports and entertainment! Tag a friend! Apply today!
