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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 (NASDAQ:DLPN) announced it was named one of Crain's Best Places to Work in New York City 2025 on October 28, 2025. The recognition highlights the company’s focus on leadership, culture, professional development, benefits, and employee satisfaction.
Dolphin cites mentoring, training, tuition reimbursement, flexible hybrid schedules, parental leave, pet insurance, and student loan assistance as core programs supporting work-life balance. The company emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion through employee resource groups and ongoing employee feedback. While the award specifically recognizes the New York office, Dolphin notes full teams in Miami, Los Angeles, and Nashville and operations across eight subsidiaries.
Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN) subsidiary Special Projects managed talent relations for The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Fifth Annual Gala on October 22, 2025.
The gala raised over $12 million to support the museum's exhibitions, education initiatives, and public programming. This marked Special Projects' fourth consecutive year overseeing talent and featured honorees Penélope Cruz, Walter Salles, Bruce Springsteen, and Bowen Yang.
Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN) subsidiary Elle Communications led press and media strategy for the invitation-only A Day Of Unreasonable Conversation summit at the Getty Center on October 6, 2025.
The 2025 summit was co-chaired by Kerry Washington, Pilar Savone, Greg Berlanti, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt and convened TV and digital storytellers, cultural leaders, and social-impact innovators. Elle managed pre-event coverage, exclusive interviews, and global amplification to extend the event's cultural reach.
Dolphin positions itself as a venture studio and marketing consortium with agency partners and industry accolades including #1 Agency of the Year on the Observer PR Power List in 2025.
Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN) announced that Founder and CEO Bill O'Dowd was named to the PRNEWS 2025 People of the Year list and that Dolphin was recognized on the PRNEWS Agency Elite 120.
O'Dowd was honored for assembling a seven-agency "supergroup" (42West, Shore Fire Media, The Door, Elle Communications, Special Projects, The Digital Dept., Always Alpha) integrated with the Dolphin venture studio to combine cultural creation and marketing execution. The awards were presented October 8, 2025, at the Platinum Awards Gala at Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers, before more than 500 industry executives.
The Agency Elite 120 recognition highlights Dolphin's integrated model across PR, marketing, and communications specialties, including AI-powered solutions and experiential activations.
Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN) has announced a historic collaboration with the Los Angeles Kings for the remake of the iconic hockey film Youngblood. The film, which recently premiered at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, will feature new scenes shot at the LA Kings Crypto.com Arena.
The adaptation stars Ashton James, Blair Underwood, and Shawn Doyle, and is directed by Academy Award® Nominee Hubert Davis. The film follows hockey prodigy Dean Youngblood's journey with the Hamilton Mustangs, addressing themes of toxic behavior in sports. The release is planned for 2026, coinciding with both the 40th anniversary of the original film and the Winter Olympics.
Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN)'s subsidiary 42West is leading global publicity for Asteroid, an innovative immersive sci-fi thriller produced by 30 Ninjas in collaboration with Google's Android XR and CAA. The film, directed by Doug Liman, premiered at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival's Immersive competition.
The film stars Hailee Steinfeld, Rhenzy Feliz, DK Metcalf, Freida Pinto, Leon Mandel, and Ron Perlman. Set in the near future, it follows five strangers pursuing a diamond and gold asteroid, featuring multiple narrative perspectives and utilizing Google's Android XR platform. Notably, the film incorporates a post-credits AI interaction feature powered by Google's Gemini model, allowing viewers to engage with Metcalf's character.
Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN) subsidiary The Digital Dept. hosted its largest-ever BRANDEdit Fashion Week Experience during New York Fashion Week on September 11-12, 2025. The exclusive two-day event brought together over 150 influential creators in fashion, beauty, wellness, and lifestyle sectors.
The immersive brand showcase featured notable activations from companies like BTL, Crocs, HP Sprocket, and Omnilux, alongside a General Gifting Suite with products from Beauty of Joseon, Lifeway Kefir, and other premium brands. The event showcased cutting-edge beauty technologies, accessories, and wellness innovations for the upcoming season.
42West, a subsidiary of Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN), celebrated significant success at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, with its clients securing 5 major wins. Notable victories included Katherine LaNasa's first Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in Drama Series, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver's continued dominance with two wins, and Conan O'Brien's triumph for Outstanding Hosted Nonfiction Series.
The company's clients received a total of 15 Emmy nominations this year, showcasing 42West's strong position in entertainment PR. The firm, with offices in New York and Los Angeles, operates through four divisions: Talent, Strategic Communications, Entertainment Marketing, and Fandoms & Franchises, providing comprehensive PR services to the entertainment industry.
Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN), an entertainment marketing and premium content company, has been named to The PR Net 100, a prestigious list recognizing innovative PR firms in the communications industry. The company's subsidiary, Elle Communications, was also separately honored on the list for its work in social impact communications.
Dolphin operates through three divisions: Dolphin Entertainment (content production), Dolphin Marketing (recently named 2025 #1 Agency of the Year by Observer), and Dolphin Ventures. The Marketing division includes notable companies like 42West, The Door, Shore Fire Media, and others, serving industries from entertainment to consumer products.
Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN) subsidiary Special Projects is showcasing its prominence at New York Fashion Week through multiple high-profile partnerships. The company is organizing exclusive events with luxury brands including CHANEL, FENDI, J.Crew, W Magazine, and NYLON from September 9-12, 2025.
The press release also highlights Dolphin's evolution from its 1996 founding into three key divisions: Dolphin Entertainment (content production), Dolphin Marketing (recently named 2025 #1 Agency of the Year by Observer), and Dolphin Ventures (business development and innovation). The Marketing division includes notable subsidiaries such as 42West, The Door, Shore Fire Media, and others.