The Key to Recruiting and Retaining Top Marketing Talent

Fort Worth, TX, September 22, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Dallas/Fort Worth -Corporate Executives interested in getting the right hires, keeping employees happy, and leading their organizations to success are invited to join the D/FW AMA and Jim Trebilcock, Executive Vice President of Marketing of Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, (DPS) for a presentation and forum on how to recruit top marketing talent. Jim Trebilcock has worked at DPS in numerous leadership positions, including; brand management, promotions, marketing research, and marketing services.

Jim Trebilcock believes good leadership is critical to drive success in any organization, and one of the biggest challenges is hiring the right people and developing high-potential employees. Don't miss a candid conversation about challenges, lessons learned, and actionable advice for how to build a strong succession of leaders.

Key Takeaways:
• Actionable advice on how to build a strong succession of leaders
• Hiring the right people to deliver the desirable results with a positive attitude
• Develop your marketing talent to drive personal and professional growth
• Create a valuable culture that motivates employees with recognition
Hire Top Talent to Lead Your Company to Success.

Managers at all levels will find this presentation insightful and informative.

Janimation
4000 East Side Avenue
Dallas TX 75226 US
Thursday, Sept. 24, 6:30 – 9:00 PM

Visit http://www.dfwama.com/en/cev/275 for additional information and registration

D/FW AMA thanks the following sponsors: BenefitCorp, MarketSphere, Barefoot Wine & Bubbly, La Duni, Janimation, Dallas Symphony Orchestra, and Arimedia

James "Jim" Trebilcock, Executive VP of Marketing, has directed all aspects of commercial brand management and marketing for Dr Pepper Snapple Group (DPS) since September 2008. He has worked for DPS for two decades holding numerous leadership positions in brand management, promotions, marketing research and marketing services.

He first worked as the Cherry 7 UP brand manager in July 1987 and progressed through the company as director of promotions, vice president of marketing and senior vice president of marketing services. In 2003, Jim was named senior vice president-consumer marketing and was then responsible for all consumer marketing, strategic alliances, merchandising and consumer insights for the entire portfolio of brands. He held this position until promoted into his current role.

Prior to joining DPS, he held several regional sales and marketing positions with Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated. He started his marketing career at General Mills Inc. working in the Big G Cereal Division.

Jim is a graduate of Michigan State University where he holds a B.A. and an M.B.A. in Marketing. He lives in Frisco, Texas, with his wife, Janet, and their two sons, Scott and Zachary.

About the D/FW AMA:
The D/FW American Marketing Association (AMA) is the number one source for marketers in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. With an impressive 700+ professional members and host to more than 50 informative and educational events annually, it is the ninth fastest growing chapter and the tenth largest in the nation. Recent keynote speakers include: Fossil, Mary Kay, Frito-Lay, Texas Instruments, American Airlines, JC Penney, and La Quinta Hotels. For more information, go to: www.dfwama.com.

About the AMA:
The American Marketing Association (AMA) is the largest professional association for marketers with more than 38,000 members worldwide in every area of marketing. For over six decades, the AMA has been the leading source for information, knowledge sharing, and professional development for marketing professionals. To learn more about the AMA, go to: www.marketingpower.com.

###