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GIVE SUPPORT
We are pleased to announce our fundraising effort for this year’s 2012 iCR8 Summer Boot Camp. The goal of “got a match?” is to encourage public support for the young leaders that the Marcus Graham Project has selected for our intense UNPAID summer-long advertising and marketing internship program. Now in its fourth year, our goal is to raise 100% of our needs for the boot camp and we need your support.
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FINALISTS SELECTED
Finalists for the 2012 iCR8 Summer Boot Camp have been selected. Congratulations to the team of young adults who will participate in a summer-long internship that will provide access to industry knowledge, exposure to industry leaders and experience working with real-world clients.
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SPEAK UP 2012
Five years ago, our organization was started with an intent focus on developing a network of professionals and aspiring professionals in the advertising and marketing industry. Our first step was to develop a social networking site, primed to serve as the “grand central station” for connecting mentors and mentees in our industry. Now with over 700 members that have registered in our network, we begin our 5th year with an increased focused on mentorship.
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GIVE BACK
As we continue to push forward in our 5th year, we will continue our call to action for fiscal support on the 12th Day of every month. The 12th Day Gift is a year long campaign to support our organization with your generosity of $12, $120, $1200 or the amount of your choice. As a donor, you help to make the change that we would like to see in our community and industry.
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BE A CHANGE AGENT
Together, we will change the face of the advertising & marketing industry. And here, you can find everything you need to get involved in our movement and spread the word to everyone you know. Because our vision is to build a generation of passionate, empowered advertising leaders—our very own agency of change.
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MGP ROCKS THE 2012 VOTE
The Marcus Graham Project and Rock The Vote partner to increase voter empowerment amongst millenials through the iCR8 Summer Boot Camp
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THE SHARP AWARD
JWT Atlanta and The Marcus Graham Project Announce the Winner of the Inaugural Bill Sharp Award. The Sharp Award is named after advertising legend and industry diversity pioneer William “Bill” Sharp. His lasting devotion to helping young African-American students find careers in the advertising industry has been an inspiration to many in the field.
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VISIT US
We welcome you to stop by and visit our offices if you should find yourself in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area. We are located in the Artist Quarters of the South South on Lamar Building at 1409 S. Lamar #1021 in Dallas. Please contact us to make an appointment or to inquire about renting our space for events.
WHAT WE DO
The Bootcamp
A summer-long internship that provides access to industry knowledge, exposure to industry leaders and experience working with real-world clients.
The Insights Lab
A think-tank and boutique agency for Marcus Graham Project members and supporters.
The Go Fund
A financial scholarship that allows members to attend costly industry conferences, seminars and
networking functions.
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SUCCESS STORIES
Sebastian Go Brand Planner, The Richards Group
The Marcus Graham Project has had a profound impact on my life. I was in a setting where I was given the freedom to create my own path and had a wealth of resources, including some incredible mentors by my side. I left the program with the skills and confidence it took to become an account planner.
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FEATURED EPISODE
Guy Kawasaki is the co-founder of Alltop.com, an “online magazine rack” of popular topics on the web, and a founding partner at Garage Technology Ventures. Previously, he was the chief evangelist of Apple.
LATEST NEWS
Eddie Murphy’s Long-Term Effect on Ad Agency Diversity
Advertising Age
November 12, 2009
THE
NETWORK
A social networking site where professionals can connect and find industry-relevant videos, case studies and presentations.
JACQUELINE FACTOR
A place where the women of marketing, media and advertising can connect and be empowered.
