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Melt Update | 14 October | Netflix to launch ad-supported tier in select markets this Nov and MORE

melt, October 14, 2022

Meanwhile, Pooja Jauhari steps down as CEO, VMLY&R.

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1. Netflix to launch ad-supported tier in select markets this Nov
Streaming giant Netflix will finally roll out its new ad-supported tier in November. The new Basic with Ads tier plan will be available for US$ 6.99 on November 3, 2022, in USA, Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Spain, and UK.

2. Pernod Ricard S Asia & India MD, Thibault Cuny, steps down
Thibault Cuny, MD & CEO, Pernod Ricard South Asia (including India) has stepped down from his role due to medical reasons. In the interim, Philippe Guettat, Chairman and CEO, Pernod Ricard Asia will hold charge of Pernod Ricard South Asia, including India.

3. Pooja Jauhari steps down as CEO, VMLY&R
Pooja Jauhari has stepped down from her role as CEO of VMLY&R. She was elevated in March 2022, after Anil Nair quit his role as CEO. According to the statement shared, Saurabh Saksena, President, Red Fuse Communications, will be taking over from Jauhari.

4. Dentsu Creative India strengthens creative leadership
Dentsu Creative India has roped in Dalip Daniel as Group Executive Creative Director and Tulika Seth as Group Creative Director. Both will report into Joy Mohanty, Chief Creative Officer, Dentsu Creative India.

5. Entries Invited For Pepper Awards 2022
The Pepper Creative Awards Trust has invited entries for the Pepper Awards 2022. The entries should be submitted online through www.pepperawards.com on or before 5pm, October 25, 2022.