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Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN) has launched Dolphin Tastemakers, a new division created through collaboration between its subsidiaries The Digital Dept. and The Door. This innovative division combines talent management and PR services specifically for culinary and lifestyle creators.

The division's roster includes notable talent such as Josh Scherer (Mythical Kitchen), Jeanine Donofrio, Jessica Bui, and Alfredo Garcia. Tastemakers offers a unique full-service model where PR campaigns by The Door enhance visibility while The Digital Dept. monetizes through brand partnerships and endorsements, creating what CEO Bill O'Dowd describes as a "virtuous flywheel" for talent growth.

This strategic initiative aligns with Dolphin's vision of providing comprehensive 360-degree services to clients, including production, events, product development, and affiliate services.

Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN) announces that its feature film adaptation of the 1986 sports drama Youngblood will make its world premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival. The film, directed by Academy Award® Nominee Hubert Davis, was produced in partnership with Aircraft Pictures and Photon Films & Media, with Dolphin partnering with CAA Media Finance for domestic sales.

The adaptation features a stellar cast including Ashton James in the lead role, alongside Blair Underwood and Shawn Doyle. The story follows hockey prodigy Dean Youngblood as he joins the Hamilton Mustangs and confronts toxic behavior both on and off the ice. The film was produced with financial support from Telefilm Canada, the Talent Fund, Ontario Creates, and the Shaw Rocket Fund.

Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN), an entertainment marketing and content production company, will host its Q2 2025 earnings conference call on August 13, 2025, at 4:30 PM ET. The call will discuss financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025.

The company, founded in 1996, operates through three divisions: Dolphin Entertainment (content production), Dolphin Marketing (recently named 2025 #1 Agency of the Year by Observer), and Dolphin Ventures (business development). The Marketing division includes notable subsidiaries such as 42West, The Door, Shore Fire Media, and others, serving various industries from entertainment to consumer products.

Dolphin Entertainment (NASDAQ:DLPN) announced that its subsidiary Special Projects will manage talent relations for the fifth annual Academy Museum Gala for the fourth consecutive year. The event, scheduled for October 18, 2025, will honor several distinguished artists including Bruce Springsteen, who will receive the inaugural Legacy Award, along with Penélope Cruz, Walter Salles, and Bowen Yang.

The prestigious fundraising gala, which raised over $11 million last year, will feature Springsteen in a live performance. The event is supported by Rolex and co-chaired by notable industry figures including Jon M. Chu, Common, Viola Davis, Robert Downey Jr., Jennifer Hudson, and others. The funds raised will support museum exhibitions, education initiatives, and public programming.

42West, a subsidiary of Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN), demonstrated its industry leadership at San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) 2025 through extensive publicity campaigns and client representation. The agency managed campaigns for notable talent including Frank Grillo, Lisa Ann Walter, and Jennifer Tilly, while supporting major brands such as Adult Swim, Amazon Studios, and Crunchyroll.

Key highlights included managing press for Amazon Studios' Project Hail Mary, supporting Crunchyroll's first-ever two-day anime festival, and coordinating activities for Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle. The agency also handled publicity for BoxLunch's 10th anniversary celebration and Funko's One of One campaign. Notable achievements included support for GEN V Season 2 premiere announcements and Horror Inc.'s 45th anniversary of Friday the 13th.

Shore Fire Media has been appointed as the PR agency of record for the Miles Davis Estate, leading up to the legendary musician's centennial celebration in 2026. The partnership will focus on a comprehensive media campaign highlighting Davis' cultural impact across music, art, fashion, and other domains.

The Estate, managed by Davis' children Cheryl and Erin Davis, nephew Vincent Wilburn Jr., along with Darryl Porter and Attorney C. Jeffrey Biederman, has been actively involved in various projects including an Emmy-winning documentary and a traveling exhibition. A notable upcoming project is "Miles & Juliette," a feature film starring Damson Idris and Anamaria Vartolomei, focusing on Davis' first Paris trip.

42West, a subsidiary of Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN), celebrates its clients' success with 15 nominations at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards. Notable nominations include Martin Scorsese's first acting nomination for THE STUDIO, Katherine LaNasa's first career nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress, and Tom Hanks' 18th Emmy nomination for Outstanding Narrator.

The nominations span various categories, including documentary specials, variety series, and television movies. Key highlights include Last Week Tonight receiving 6 nominations, bringing its total to 73 nominations and 30 wins. The winners will be announced at the Creative Arts Emmys (September 6-7) and the Primetime Emmy Awards (September 14).

Dolphin Entertainment (NASDAQ:DLPN) has secured a comprehensive partnership with The Lumistella Company, creator of The Elf on the Shelf® Santaverse™. The collaboration will be led by Dolphin's subsidiary 42West, focusing on strategic communications and brand expansion.

The partnership includes Shore Fire Media's campaign for the launch of "The Rise of Nicholas the Noble," a new children's book reimagining Santa's origin story. The collaboration aims to leverage Dolphin's integrated marketing capabilities to expand Lumistella's global presence and establish Santaverse™ as a cultural phenomenon.

The Lumistella Company, operating in 26 countries across 5 continents with over 90 licensees, will benefit from Dolphin's expertise in media relations, digital marketing, and brand management to strengthen its position in the IP industry.

DISRPT Agency, a division of Dolphin's (NASDAQ:DLPN) subsidiary The Door, has unveiled its 2025 client roster, showcasing significant expansion following its January 2025 integration into the Dolphin family. The agency's new portfolio includes notable brands such as adidas Originals, CultureCon, The Gathering Spot, and Big Dave's Cheesesteaks.

The announcement highlights DISRPT's growing influence in cultural brand-building and creative media relations. The agency will support various high-profile projects, including adidas Originals' collaborative collections and CultureCon's expansion into sports and AI. The Gathering Spot, with 11,000+ members across Atlanta, D.C., and L.A., continues to host influential figures and drive cultural change. Additionally, DISRPT will support Big Dave's Cheesesteaks' expansion across multiple Southern states.

These new clients join existing partners such as Camille Rose, The Whitaker Group, and BLK & BOLD, reinforcing DISRPT's position in culturally-driven marketing. The agency operates as part of Dolphin's marketing division, which was recently named the 2025 #1 Agency of the Year by Observer.