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October 15, 2026

New Opportunities 10-15-2026

SIGNAL OPPORTUNITY · NEW VP OF MARKETING

Netflix parted ways with Pam Levine, VP of marketing and publicity for the US and Canada.

Netflix · Media & entertainment

SIGNAL OPPORTUNITY · NEW CMO

Marketing Brew, citing an Adweek interview, refers to Rodney Rambo as 'former Converse CMO' after a controversial campaign that brought him threats.

Converse · Footwear & apparel

SIGNAL OPPORTUNITY · STRATEGIC INITIATIVE

Ferrero will run two Super Bowl 2027 ads (Nutella, Kinder Bueno) as part of a $50M 2027 sports-marketing investment in the US.

Ferrero North America · Food & CPG

SIGNAL OPPORTUNITY · STRATEGIC INITIATIVE

Aura launched its largest-ever campaign, 'Life Is Amazing, Remember That,' to reposition from 'gift for grandparents' to a private social network.

Aura (digital frames) · Consumer tech

SIGNAL OPPORTUNITY · NEW CMO

Authentic Brands Group named USA Today Co.'s Lark-Marie Antón as its first chief communications officer.

Authentic Brands Group · Brand licensing & retail

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Pick of the Week: How We'd Pitch It

Netflix parted ways with Pam Levine, VP of marketing and publicity for the US and Canada.

Why now: Reported October 12, 2026. Early beats polished. An open senior marketing seat for the US market at one of the largest entertainment advertisers. Watch who is named and whether title-marketing partners change.

Who should go for it: Entertainment marketing, publicity and social agencies

Your opening move: Here’s what I would start with: “Your marketing & publicity plans are probably set in stone for Q4/Q1. Even with staffing coverage from above & below, the missing hands-on leadership from the VP spot can send even the best plans careening off course. Here’s what we’d tighten up for the next 120 days & here’s how we would make your plans responsive to news cycles, fast-moving trends & consumer concerns:…”

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