Dolphin Forms New Division to Elevate Culinary and Lifestyle Talent
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) ha lanciato Dolphin Tastemakers, una nuova divisione nata dalla collaborazione tra le sue controllate The Digital Dept. e The Door. Questa divisione innovativa combina talent management e servizi PR pensati specificamente per creator nel settore culinario e lifestyle.
Nel roster della divisione figurano talenti di rilievo come Josh Scherer (Mythical Kitchen), Jeanine Donofrio, Jessica Bui e Alfredo Garcia. Tastemakers propone un modello full-service unico in cui le campagne PR curate da The Door aumentano la visibilità, mentre The Digital Dept. monetizza attraverso partnership con i brand e endorsement, creando quello che il CEO Bill O'Dowd definisce come un 'ciclo virtuoso' per la crescita dei talenti.
Questa iniziativa strategica è in linea con la visione di Dolphin di offrire servizi a 360 gradi ai clienti, inclusi produzione, eventi, sviluppo prodotto e servizi affiliati.
Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN) ha lanzado Dolphin Tastemakers, una nueva división creada mediante la colaboración entre sus filiales The Digital Dept. y The Door. Esta división innovadora combina gestión de talento y servicios de PR específicamente dirigidos a creadores culinarios y de estilo de vida.
En el roster de la división figuran talentos destacados como Josh Scherer (Mythical Kitchen), Jeanine Donofrio, Jessica Bui y Alfredo Garcia. Tastemakers ofrece un modelo full-service único en el que las campañas de PR gestionadas por The Door aumentan la visibilidad, mientras que The Digital Dept. monetiza mediante asociaciones de marca y endorsements, creando lo que el CEO Bill O'Dowd describe como un 'círculo virtuoso' para el crecimiento de los talentos.
Esta iniciativa estratégica se alinea con la visión de Dolphin de proporcionar servicios integrales de 360 grados a los clientes, incluidos producción, eventos, desarrollo de producto y servicios de afiliados.
Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN)는 자회사 The Digital Dept.와 The Door의 협업을 통해 새 부문인 Dolphin Tastemakers를 출범시켰습니다. 이 혁신적인 부문은 요리 및 라이프스타일 크리에이터를 위한 탤런트 매니지먼트와 PR 서비스를 결합합니다.
부문 명단에는 Josh Scherer (Mythical Kitchen), Jeanine Donofrio, Jessica Bui, Alfredo Garcia 등 주목할 만한 인물들이 포함됩니다. Tastemakers는 The Door의 PR 캠페인이 가시성을 높이고 The Digital Dept.가 브랜드 파트너십과 보증을 통해 수익을 창출하는 독특한 풀서비스 모델을 제공하며, CEO Bill O'Dowd가 말한 '선순환'을 통해 탤런트 성장을 이끕니다.
이 전략적 이니셔티브는 제작, 이벤트, 제품 개발 및 제휴 서비스 등 고객에게 종합적인 360도 서비스를 제공하려는 Dolphin의 비전과 일치합니다.
Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN) a lancé Dolphin Tastemakers, une nouvelle division créée grâce à la collaboration de ses filiales The Digital Dept. et The Door. Cette division innovante combine gestion de talents et services de relations publiques spécialement dédiés aux créateurs culinaires et lifestyle.
La sélection de talents de la division inclut des noms tels que Josh Scherer (Mythical Kitchen), Jeanine Donofrio, Jessica Bui et Alfredo Garcia. Tastemakers propose un modèle full-service unique où les campagnes RP menées par The Door augmentent la visibilité, tandis que The Digital Dept. monétise via des partenariats de marque et des endorsements, créant ce que le PDG Bill O'Dowd décrit comme un 'cercle vertueux' pour la croissance des talents.
Cette initiative stratégique s'aligne sur la vision de Dolphin de fournir des services complets à 360 degrés à ses clients, incluant production, événements, développement de produits et services d'affiliation.
Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN) hat Dolphin Tastemakers gestartet, eine neue Sparte, die durch die Zusammenarbeit seiner Tochtergesellschaften The Digital Dept. und The Door entstanden ist. Diese innovative Sparte verbindet Talentmanagement und PR-Dienstleistungen speziell für kulinarische und Lifestyle-Creator.
Im Roster der Sparte finden sich namhafte Talente wie Josh Scherer (Mythical Kitchen), Jeanine Donofrio, Jessica Bui und Alfredo Garcia. Tastemakers bietet ein einzigartiges Full-Service-Modell, bei dem PR-Kampagnen von The Door die Sichtbarkeit erhöhen, während The Digital Dept. durch Markenpartnerschaften und Empfehlungen monetarisiert – und so das schafft, was CEO Bill O'Dowd als 'positiven Kreislauf' für das Wachstum von Talenten beschreibt.
Diese strategische Initiative steht im Einklang mit Dolphins Vision, Kunden umfassende 360-Grad-Dienstleistungen anzubieten, einschließlich Produktion, Events, Produktentwicklung und Affiliate-Services.
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"Tastemakers" Launches as a First-of-Its-Kind Collaboration Between Dolphin Subsidiaries The Door and The Digital Dept., Pioneering New Model of Talent Management and Earned Media
LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / August 13, 2025 / Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN), the award-winning entertainment, marketing and media company, today announced the launch of Dolphin Tastemakers, a new division formed through a strategic collaboration between subsidiaries The Digital Dept. and The Door. Tastemakers delivers a unique, full-service model for culinary and lifestyle creators - pairing talent management and brand strategy with premier PR and amplification services.
The Dolphin Tastemakers roster includes influential chefs, media personalities, and cultural trendsetters across food, beverage, and lifestyle who have active social followings. These creators gain access to a full menu of services within the Dolphin ecosystem. Talent management is provided by the culinary and lifestyle specialists at The Digital Dept., who secure brand partnerships, product collaborations, and IP development opportunities to help monetize and grow influence. In addition, creators have the opportunity for premier earned media representation from The Door's award-winning PR team, renowned for their expertise in representing culinary and lifestyle talent.
The roster includes culinary and lifestyle talent such as New York Times #1 Best-selling cookbook author and host of Mythical Kitchen's viral show Last Meals Josh Scherer (@mythicalchefjosh), New York Times best-selling cookbook author and recipe developer Jeanine Donofrio (@loveandlemons), lifestyle homemaking and hosting creator Jessica Bui (@the.orange.home) and Mexican-American chef and cookbook author Alfredo Garcia (@freddsters).
"Creators and lifestyle icons typically engage separate firms for management representation and publicity, often leading to disconnected strategies and missed opportunities. We've eliminated that friction," said Bill O'Dowd, CEO of Dolphin. "Our teams now work as one unit from the outset, crafting cohesive strategies that maximize both commercial opportunities and cultural relevance. The Door's PR campaigns keep these talent top of mind for both brand managers and the public at large while The Digital Dept. monetizes that cultural cache for the talent through brand partnerships and endorsements. This creates a virtuous flywheel for the talent. More visibility through PR and earned media leads to the ability to capitalize on greater endorsement potential."
The division reflects Dolphin's broader vision of offering a 360-degree approach to its clients and partners across its collective of agencies. Tastemakers clients can gain direct access to the expansive Dolphin ecosystem, including production, events, product development, affiliate services, and more.
"What's special here is that our PR and influencer management teams don't just work in parallel - they feed each other in real time. The right media coverage builds credibility and demand, which opens the door to bigger deals. Those deals, in turn, create more stories to tell and more moments to amplify. It's a growth loop that keeps building on itself, and only Dolphin has the structure and expertise to make it happen seamlessly, said Lois Najarian O'Neill, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of The Door.
"With Tastemakers, we're tapping into a real passion for food and lifestyle creators who shape culture every day," said Sarah Boyd, co-CEO of The Digital Dept. "This division isn't just about business - it's about celebrating the stories behind great food and lifestyle brands, and giving creators the management muscle and access to best in class PR that they need to turn their passion into lasting success, both online and beyond."
ABOUT DOLPHIN
Named the #1 Agency of the Year by the Observer in 2025, Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN) is a strategic marketing consultancy comprised of top executives from the leading firms across every marketing practice- public relations, influencer and social media marketing, talent management, branding, talent booking, events, and social impact - including 42West, The Door, Shore Fire Media, Elle Communications, Special Projects, The Digital Dept., and Always Alpha. Its long-standing Entertainment division produces acclaimed film, television, and digital content with high-profile partners, while at the nucleus is a venture incubator that develops and accelerates breakthrough ideas, products, and experiences, powered by Dolphin's unmatched cross-marketing expertise and relationships across every vertical of pop culture from entertainment, music, sports, hospitality and fashion to consumer brands, and purpose-driven initiatives.
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SOURCE: Dolphin Entertainment
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