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Always Alpha, a subsidiary of Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN), and Deep Blue Sports + Entertainment announced a strategic joint venture to create the largest firm dedicated exclusively to women's sports. The partnership combines Always Alpha's talent management expertise with Deep Blue's marketing capabilities to offer the industry's first full-service management solution.

The venture unites industry leaders including Olympic champion Allyson Felix and CEO Cosette Chaput from Always Alpha, alongside Deep Blue's founder Laura Correnti. The new entity has already signed notable female football talents including Temwa Chawinga, Barbra Banda, and Niamh Charles.

Founded in 2024, Always Alpha focuses on modern talent management for women in sports, while Deep Blue, established in 2023, specializes in commercial opportunities in women's sports. The joint venture aims to provide comprehensive services including commercial strategy, deal development, and industry thought leadership.

Dolphin's (NASDAQ:DLPN) subsidiaries Shore Fire Media and 42West celebrated their clients' collective 10 wins at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards. Sierra Ferrell dominated with four Americana category wins, while Samara Joy secured two jazz awards, maintaining her perfect Grammy nomination-to-win ratio. Jacob Collier earned his seventh Grammy for Best Arrangement, and gospel artists Tasha Cobbs Leonard and Jonathan McReynolds won Best Gospel Performance/Song.

Andrew Watt, represented by 42West, won Best Rock Album for his work on The Rolling Stones' 'Hackney Diamonds' and shared in the Best Pop Duo/Group Performance win for Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars' 'Die With a Smile'. The companies' clients also participated in various Grammy weekend events, including performances at the MusiCares Gala and Clive Davis' Pre-Grammy Gala.

Dolphin (DLPN) has been named Agency of the Year on Observer's PR Power List, recognizing its marketing division's achievements through subsidiaries 42West, The Door, Shore Fire Media, Elle Communications, and DISRPT. The company reported strong financial performance with Q3 2024 revenue increasing 24.5% year-over-year to $12.7 million, and nine-month revenue up 26.6% to $39.4 million.

Notable achievements include Shore Fire Media clients winning 8 GRAMMY Awards with 27 nominations, 42West clients securing 8 Academy Award nominations, and The Door's involvement in Häagen-Dazs' first big game campaign. The company's content division released 'The Blue Angels' documentary, which reached #1 on Amazon Prime and expanded to 3D institutional theaters.

Dolphin has diversified through ventures including Staple Gin with Rachael Ray, AI partnership with Loti.AI for deepfake protection, and The Digital Dept.'s management of 200+ creators with 340 million combined followers.

The Digital Dept., a subsidiary of Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN), has launched a new Affiliate Marketing and Content Creator Services division to tap into the $13 billion affiliate marketing industry. The division aims to provide creators with tools and strategies to enhance their earnings through affiliate marketing platforms like LTK, Amazon Influencer Program, Collective Voice, and ShopMy.

Kate Steele, an expert in affiliate marketing, will lead the new division, bringing with her top-performing affiliate clients including Lee Anne Benjamin, Trina Bowman, Aimee Huebner, and Stephanie Slater. The division will offer comprehensive support services, from product sourcing and content optimization to visual asset creation and newsletter curation, helping creators maximize their affiliate revenue streams.

42West, a subsidiary of Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN), has secured eight Academy Award nominations for its clients at the upcoming 97th Academy Awards, scheduled for March 2 in Los Angeles. The ceremony will be hosted by 42West client Conan O'Brien.

Notable nominations include Sony Pictures Classics' 'I'M STILL HERE' with three nominations (Best Picture, Best Actress, and Best International Feature), starring Golden Globe winner Fernanda Torres. 'WICKED', produced by Marc Platt, received 10 nominations, while Andrew Watt earned a Best Original Song nomination for 'Never Too Late' from 'ELTON JOHN: NEVER TOO LATE'.

Additional nominations went to IFC Films' 'MEMOIR OF A SNAIL' for Best Animated Feature, National Geographic's 'SUGARCANE' for Best Documentary Feature, and Paramount Pictures' 'GLADIATOR II' for Best Costume Design. Throughout its 20-year history, 42West has worked on campaigns for eight Best Picture winners.

42West, a subsidiary of Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN), will present multiple projects at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival from January 23 to February 2. The lineup includes five projects across different programming sections, including 'ONE TO ONE: JOHN & YOKO' by Oscar-winning director Kevin Macdonald, which will be released by Magnolia Pictures in IMAX theaters on April 11 before expanding to other venues and HBO/Max streaming.

Other premiering projects include Benedict Cumberbatch's 'THE THING WITH FEATHERS', Cooper Raiff's series 'HAL & HARPER' featuring Lili Reinhart and Mark Ruffalo, Amanda Kramer's 'BY DESIGN', and Meera Menon's 'DIDN'T DIE'. The company's success at last year's festival included significant sales: 'MY OLD ASS' and 'SUPER/MAN' each sold for $15 million, while 'IT'S WHAT'S INSIDE' was acquired by Netflix for $17 million.

Dolphin Entertainment (NASDAQ:DLPN) and IMAX Entertainment announce the release of a new 3D version of 'The Blue Angels' documentary in select IMAX institutional theaters globally starting January 17th, 2025. The film, which previously garnered over $2 million at the box office and topped Prime Video, offers unprecedented access to the Navy's elite Flight Demonstration Squadron.

The documentary, produced by Bad Robot, Glen Powell's Barnstorm Productions, Zipper Bros Films, and others, features immersive cockpit footage and aerial shots of the Blue Angels' precision flying. It will be shown across multiple venues including the Smithsonian Udvar-Hazy Center IMAX and Carnival Cruises IMAX Theaters, with a continuous rollout throughout the year.

The film follows the Blue Angels through their training to final show, featuring producer J.J. Abrams and actor-producer Glen Powell's involvement in bringing this unique perspective to audiences.

Dolphin Entertainment (NASDAQ:DLPN) has launched 'The Pod,' a new shareholder loyalty program in partnership with TiiCKER, the world's first shareholder engagement platform. The program offers tiered perks for verified DLPN investors, including gift cards and discount codes to premium brands like Häagen-Dazs, Francis Ford Coppola Wines, Carbone Fine Food, Saysh, and Foster Supply Hospitality.

Shareholders will receive exclusive access to concerts, movie screenings, and celebrity meet-and-greet events throughout the year. Investors can claim their perks by connecting their brokerage accounts at TiiCKER.com/DLPN. The initiative aims to strengthen investor engagement while providing added value to shareholders' investments.

Dolphin Entertainment, known for television and film production, public relations, and marketing solutions, joins other notable companies like Lionsgate, Fubo, and Whirlpool in partnering with TiiCKER's verified perks platform.

Dolphin Entertainment's subsidiary, The Digital Dept., has announced expansion plans for its BRANDEdit influencer showroom experiences and corporate event services in 2025. Building on its successful 2024 performance, where 820 creators generated over 170 million social impressions across 5 events, the company will expand to Nashville while maintaining presence in Los Angeles and New York.

The 2025 schedule includes events in Los Angeles (March and November), New York (May and September), and Nashville (June). Each BRANDEdit experience connects brands with over 150 high-caliber influencers during exclusive two-day events. The company is also expanding into corporate and retail event services, offering comprehensive solutions including creative development, venue sourcing, logistics management, and technology integration.