The American Marketing Association Dallas-Fort Worth Chapter is proud to announce Chris Bellinger, Chief Creative Officer of PepsiCo Foods US, as the recipient of the 2026 AMA DFW Creative Marketer of the Year Award—the first of its kind. Chris is also the company’s first executive to hold the Chief Creative Officer role.
Chris leads the powerful in-house creative agency responsible for some of the most talked-about campaigns across PepsiCo’s iconic brands. Since joining PepsiCo in 2018, he has driven creative, social, and digital strategy that has elevated cultural relevance, pioneered new ways of telling brand stories, and delivered impactful work — including high-profile Super Bowl campaigns and breakthrough activations like Crash the Super Bowl and experiential launches tied to Cheetos and Doritos properties.
His work has earned industry recognition and cemented his reputation as a creative leader who merges strategy, culture, and consumer insight at scale.
The AMA DFW Creative Marketer of the Year Award honors heightened creative impact which helps magnify DFW marketing excellence. Chris’ outstanding accomplishments, and creative prowess exemplifies everything this recognition stands for.
Join us as excellence takes center stage
Celebrate Chris Bellinger and his extraordinary contributions at the 2026 Marketer of the Year Awards Gala.
Event Details:
Theme: Let Excellence Shine
Save the Date: June 4, 2026
Attire: Cocktail
An evening of inspiration, recognition, and celebration awaits.
