February 2024 – Page 35

Dentsu’s global chief financial officer Nick Priday departs

Nick Priday took the mantle of global CFO of Dentsu International (formerly Dentsu Aegis Network) in 2013, following the acquisition of Aegis by Dentsu.

Nick Priday’s next move is unknown.

CJI DY Chandrachud’s unique number plate sparks debate

Initially, the remarkable number plate garnered admiration from social media users. Later, it was pointed out that the vehicle is assigned to the registrar of the Supreme Court of India and using it is one of the privileges DY Chandrachud enjoys as the CJI. (Representational image via Unsplash)

The distinctive licence plate of CJI Chandrachud DL1 CJI 0001 went viral on social media after brand expert Lloyd Mathias shared the picture on X.

From local to global: India’s wealthiest YouTubers

Many notable YouTubers have attained millionaire status through various monetization methods, with some relying primarily on advertising revenue.

From humble starts to Bollywood debuts, the YouTubers from India have achieved global recognition, inspiring others to create content and follow their aspirations.

Movies channel genre secures second-highest share of ad volumes

Minister for Information and Broadcasting carrying forward the vision of the PM, also recognised the Indian Cinema being a significant contributor to India's soft power, promoting Indian culture, society, and values globally.

As per TAM, Hindi movies maintained their dominance in terms of ad volumes, holding a share of over 40 percent in both 2023 and 2022.

Meta’s Archana Vohra joins Google as managing director – payments and commerce, Asia Pacific

Vohra started her career at New Delhi Television, Adlabs, Times Internet and Amazon.

Archana Vohra was the senior director – global business group mid market and SMB at Meta.

Ripple’s Navin Gupta joins Crystal Blockchain as chief executive officer

Navin Gupta began his career at Citigroup and HSBC. During his stint at Citigroup, he was a relationship manager for tech. He had clients like Google, Amazon, Intel among others.

Navin Gupta led Ripple as managing director – South Asia and MENA.

Mars appoints Avik Sarkar as business head – South East Asia and South Asia

Avik Sarkar started his career at Parle Agro and went on to work across Emami and ITC. During his stint at ITC, he facilitated growth and became the biggest soap brand (Vivel) in East India through impactful strategies & innovation.

Avik Sarkar led Kellogg Company as regional marketing lead – Middle East, Turkey, Africa.

Aditya Birla Health Insurance ropes in actor Vikrant Massey for new campaign

Through the campaign, Vikrant Massey emphasizes on the blend of health and insurance features, aligning with ABHICL’s mission of promoting a healthier lifestyle.

Featuring a total of four ad films, the campaign presents Activ One as a comprehensive health insurance plan that has been designed to empower customers to achieve their healthiest self.

Prime Video enters distribution agreement with Sony

TV aficionados will find timeless classics such as I Dream of Jeannie, Bewitched, Mad About You, and Diff’rent Strokes and recent hit shows including A Very English Scandal and Loudermilk.

With an add-on subscription to Sony Pictures – Stream on Prime Video Channels, Prime members can enjoy an extensive slate of multi-genre content offerings.

Domestic two-wheeler industry to witness double-digit revenue growth next fiscal: Hero MotoCorp CEO Niranjan Gupta

In October 2020, Hero MotoCorp and Harley-Davidson announced a partnership for the Indian market. The deal envisages Hero MotoCorp developing and selling a range of premium motorcycles under the Harley-Davidson brand name in the country. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

The country’s largest two-wheeler maker, which reported a total income of Rs 10,031 crore in the October-December quarter this fiscal, also expects the entry-level segment to do better going ahead.