Director Steven Murashige has joined David Naylor & Associates (DNA, Inc.) for commercials and music videos. The move brings Murashige back to his music clip roots as he iniitally established himself with videos for Incubus, Sugar Ray and Jack’s Mannequin. DNA continues to be active in videos as reflected in the company recently scoring eight VMA nominations for 2012.
Murashige also brings extensive spotmaking chops to DNA. He was a mainstay on Target’s advertising from 2006-’09, directing spots such as “Hello/Goodbye,” “Gift Card” and “Home Decor” which helped set the brand’s tight graphic look in the marketplace. Since then, he has directed for assorted clients, including Vanguard Financial, Payless, Lenscrafters and Nicktoons.
Murashige comes over to DNA after a long tenure with The Artists Company, which recently closed its doors (SHOOTonline, 7/6). “As I turn the last page, closing an incredible era with The Artists Company, I now begin a new and exciting chapter of my career with DNA,” stated Murashige. “My choice to join DNA was not only predicated upon their track record, the quality of their work and the impressive stable of directors, but also upon a great vibe from the people who make up the company–a key factor for me. Their solid presence in both commercials and music videos was also an important component, as I’d like to stay close to my music video roots.”
David Naylor, president of DNA, described Murashige as “a strong image maker and lifestlyle director.”
DNA’s spot sales force consists of reps Marla Mossberg on the West Coast, ThemReps in the Midwest, FM Artists on the East Coast, and Asprodites Reps in the South.
Supreme Court Allows Multibillion-Dollar Class Action Lawsuit To Proceed Against Meta
The Supreme Court is allowing a multibillion-dollar class action investors' lawsuit to proceed against Facebook parent Meta, stemming from the privacy scandal involving the Cambridge Analytica political consulting firm.
The justices heard arguments in November in Meta's bid to shut down the lawsuit. On Friday, they decided that they were wrong to take up the case in the first place.
The high court dismissed the company's appeal, leaving in place an appellate ruling allowing the case to go forward.
Investors allege that Meta did not fully disclose the risks that Facebook users' personal information would be misused by Cambridge Analytica, a firm that supported Donald Trump 's first successful Republican presidential campaign in 2016.
Inadequacy of the disclosures led to two significant price drops in the price of the company's shares in 2018, after the public learned about the extent of the privacy scandal, the investors say.
Meta spokesman Andy Stone said the company was disappointed by the court's action. "The plaintiff's claims are baseless and we will continue to defend ourselves as this case is considered by the District Court," Stone said in an emailed statement.
Meta already has paid a $5.1 billion fine and reached a $725 million privacy settlement with users.
Cambridge Analytica had ties to Trump political strategist Steve Bannon. It had paid a Facebook app developer for access to the personal information of about 87 million Facebook users. That data was then used to target U.S. voters during the 2016 campaign.
The lawsuit is one of two high court cases involving class-action lawsuits against tech companies. The justices also are wrestling with whether to shut down a class action against Nvidia.... Read More