Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. develops and markets entertainment and lifestyle properties through a venture-studio and agency-consortium model. The company creates, produces, finances, markets and promotes content, products and experiences, while its marketing businesses serve clients across film, television, music, gaming, hospitality, fashion, sports, consumer brands and purpose-driven initiatives.
Recurring news for DLPN covers earnings releases, conference calls, agency client wins, festival and event communications, awards activity involving represented clients, and expansion of subsidiaries such as 42West, The Door, Shore Fire Media, Elle Communications, Special Projects and The Digital Dept.
Dolphin Entertainment (NASDAQ:DLPN) reported Q2 2026 revenue of $14.4 million, up 2.5% year over year, with H1 2026 revenue rising 3.8% to $27.2 million. Q2 operating loss widened to $1.0 million from $0.1 million, and net loss increased to $1.6 million from $1.4 million, impacted by about $0.4 million of non-recurring retention bonuses and roughly $0.4 million of litigation-related legal costs.
Q2 2026 Adjusted EBITDA was $242,923, down from $627,905 a year earlier, with non-GAAP basic EPS of $0.02. Cash and cash equivalents were $7.7 million at June 30, 2026 versus $8.8 million at year-end 2025, while stockholders’ equity declined to $6.2 million. Dolphin highlighted ongoing work on its DealMaker partnership, the launch of Graviteur Studios with KYNETIC Media Ventures, and approximately $127 million in NOL carryforwards.
Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN) announced that its subsidiary The Door has been appointed U.S. public relations agency for Kewpie Americas, the U.S. arm of Japan’s iconic mayonnaise and condiment brand. The Door will lead strategic PR to expand Kewpie’s national brand awareness, highlight its culinary heritage and product innovation, and strengthen its position in the condiment category.
The agency will leverage its culinary relationships to engage chefs and restaurants, support product and award recognition, and coordinate with Kewpie’s wider agency network on integrated consumer campaigns. The mandate also broadens The Door’s portfolio across consumer products and food and beverage brands.
Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN) will host a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2026 financial results for the period ended June 30, 2026, on August 12, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. ET. Investors can join via toll-free and international dial-in numbers using access code 402529 or through a live webcast.
Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN) announced that Shore Fire Media client Handcraft Entertainment has entered a strategic partnership with Takasago International Corporation USA to develop fragrances, flavors and consumer products that define the sensory “world” of “global” J-pop.
The collaboration combines Takasago’s fragrance and flavor innovation with Handcraft’s strategy to build globally scalable Japanese artists and cultural IP. Initial projects include a fragrance with Handcraft artist Mia Takarabe, plus products, experiential activations, brand collaborations and original content tied to artists, releases and live experiences.
Dolphin Entertainment (NASDAQ:DLPN) showcased the scale of its entertainment marketing and PR network at San Diego Comic-Con 2026, highlighting work by subsidiaries 42West and Shore Fire Media across film, TV, gaming and consumer brands.
According to Dolphin, 42West supported high-profile Hall H and franchise panels and campaigns for titles such as Guillermo del Toro’s 3D & HDR re-release of “Pan’s Labyrinth,” Prime Focus Studios’ “Ramayana,” “Coyote vs. Acme,” Sung Kang’s “Drifter,” “Crystal Lake,” and “Air Bud Returns,” alongside Adult Swim series, “The Big Bang Theory” spin-off “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe,” and “The Walking Dead: Dead City.” Shore Fire’s client Alliance Authentic activated limited-run, NFC-secured physical media and collectibles pop-ups, while 42West also managed fan-first experiences for Funko, Mondo, Bioworld’s Heroes & Villains, Paramount Products & Experiences, BoxLunch and Super7.
Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN) announced that its integrated marketing agency The Door has been named agency of record for Palm Tree Crew, the lifestyle company co-founded by Kygo and Myles Shear, as Palm Tree Crew expands across live events, hospitality, branded residences, golf and consumer ventures.
The Door will handle strategic communications, media relations, executive visibility and brand storytelling across Palm Tree Crew’s portfolio, including Palm Tree Music Festival destinations, Palm Tree Residences Miami and the River Valley Ranch Golf Course near Aspen. Dolphin also highlighted its broader venture studio and marketing consortium platform.
Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN) announced that its entertainment PR and marketing subsidiary 42West supported numerous clients who received multiple nominations for the 78th Emmy Awards. The Primetime Emmys will air on September 14 on NBC from Peacock Theater, with Creative Arts ceremonies on September 5–6.
Clients recognized include the Apple TV series "Mr. Scorsese" with three nominations, HBO Max’s "The Pitt" star Katherine LaNasa, Conan O’Brien, John Oliver’s "Last Week Tonight", Apple TV’s "The Reluctant Traveler With Eugene Levy", Jonathan Pryce, and "The Daily Show". Additional 42West-associated nominations span Adult Swim’s "Rick and Morty" and "Smiling Friends", "Bob’s Burgers", ITVS’s "The Librarians", Netflix’s "Wednesday", FX’s limited series "Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette", HBO’s "Miss You, Love You", and 45 nominations from over 500 Emmy submissions coordinated for Disney Entertainment Television.
Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN) announced that subsidiary 42West led major communications campaigns at Anime Expo 2026 for Nebula17, TOHO International and GKIDS.
Work included Nebula17's BEYOND BORDERs launch featuring Hatsune Miku, TOHO franchise milestones, and new GKIDS theatrical and home entertainment releases.
Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN), through subsidiaries 42West and The Door, highlighted its entertainment marketing capabilities at the 2026 Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity in France.
Activities included a Cannes Lions Shortlist campaign, panel moderation, brand partnerships, jury participation, podcast production, and creator-economy discussions linked to new Graviteur Studios.
Dolphin (Nasdaq:DLPN) and KYNETIC Media Ventures launched Graviteur Studios, a creator-led, audience-first independent film and TV studio. The venture targets an entertainment landscape driven by creators, fandom, and IP.
Graviteur plans to finance projects in the $1–10 million range and is developing its first feature, YA thriller Crush Party. Through Dolphin’s subsidiaries, the studio offers creators integrated financing, production, marketing, and distribution support plus access to brand partnerships, publicity, influencer strategy, and audience engagement services.