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Dolphin Entertainment (NASDAQ:DLPN), Observer's 2025 Agency of the Year, has expanded 'The Pod,' its shareholder loyalty program in partnership with TiiCKER. The enhanced program offers retail investors exclusive new perks and experiences starting February 19, 2025.

New rewards include concert tickets at The Capitol Theatre in NY, a 20% Saysh sneaker discount, personalized influencer coaching, media workshops, and various celebrity-branded items. Notable offerings feature signed merchandise from Rachael Ray, discounts on Francis Ford Coppola wines, and various retail and hospitality benefits ranging from 10% to 30% off.

The program aims to strengthen shareholder engagement by providing unique access to Dolphin's pop culture network across food, beverage, lifestyle, and entertainment sectors. Retail investors can access these perks by verifying their shareholding through TiiCKER.com/DLPN, with additional benefits planned throughout the year.

Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN) made a significant impact at Super Bowl LVIII through multiple brand activations via its subsidiaries The Door, 42West, and Shore Fire Media. The Door partnered with Häagen-Dazs for their first Super Bowl commercial featuring Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, and Ludacris, complemented by the 'Dazs Drive' cross-country activation.

The Door's DISRPT division secured notable moments including Serena Williams debuting A Ma Maniere Converse Chuck 70 sneakers, while BLK & BOLD coffee was featured in Google's Super Bowl commercial. 42West managed Wayne Brady's social media campaign for Perdue's 'Wingin' It' and promoted Puppy Bowl XXI.

Shore Fire Media's contributions included Reggie Bush's multiple campaign appearances, Trombone Shorty and Lauren Daigle's pregame performance, and music placements in Super Bowl ads featuring Bruce Springsteen's 'Born to Run' and Booker T. Jones' 'Green Onions.' Additionally, Dolphin's subsidiary Always Alpha announced a partnership with Deep Blue Sports + Entertainment during Super Bowl week.

Dolphin Entertainment (NASDAQ:DLPN) has partnered with Aircraft Pictures and Photon Films to begin principal photography for a theatrical feature film adaptation of the 1986 sports drama Youngblood. The film, directed by Academy Award nominee Hubert Davis, will be shot in Hamilton and Barrie, Canada.

The story follows hockey prodigy Dean Youngblood's journey with the Hamilton Mustangs, exploring themes of toxic behavior in sports. The cast includes Ashton James in the title role, alongside Blair Underwood and Shawn Doyle. The project is financially supported by Telefilm Canada, the Talent Fund, Ontario Creates, and the Shaw Rocket Fund.

Director Davis describes the film as a re-orientation of 1980s films, particularly focusing on exploring Black masculine experience through hockey. The original 1986 film, which starred Rob Lowe, Patrick Swayze, and Keanu Reeves, has become a cult classic among hockey fans.

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.