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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.

Shore Fire Media and 42West, subsidiaries of Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN), celebrated their clients' recognition at the 47th annual Kennedy Center Honors. Bonnie Raitt and Francis Ford Coppola were honored alongside the Grateful Dead and Arturo Sandoval, with the Apollo Theater receiving special recognition.

The ceremony, hosted by Queen Latifah on December 8, 2024, featured performances by Shore Fire clients including Dave Matthews, James Taylor, Trombone Shorty, and The War And Treaty. Matthews performed tributes to both Raitt and the Grateful Dead, while Taylor joined other artists in performing Raitt's "Nick of Time."

Coppola's tribute included appearances by notable film industry figures such as George Lucas, Martin Scorsese, and Robert DeNiro, along with several members of the Coppola family. The ceremony was broadcast on CBS on December 22, 2024.

Dolphin Entertainment (NASDAQ:DLPN) has announced plans to launch a shareholder loyalty program in early 2025 through a partnership with TiiCKER, a shareholder loyalty and engagement platform. The program will offer verified shareholders tiered benefits based on their investment level, including exclusive access to premium brands, concerts, movie screenings, meet-and-greet experiences, discounts, and gift cards.

The initiative aims to strengthen connections with retail investors by providing unique rewards and experiences. Shareholders will be able to link their brokerage accounts to unlock benefits, with more details about the program's official name and launch date to be announced in the coming weeks.

Dolphin Entertainment (NASDAQ:DLPN) has acquired the rights to adapt Clare Mulley's award-winning biography 'The Woman Who Saved the Children' into a feature film. The book chronicles the life of Eglantyne Jebb, founder of Save the Children in 1919, which reached nearly 106 million children across 115 countries in 2023.

This project marks Dolphin's return to scripted storytelling, following their recent success with 'The Blue Angels' documentary, co-produced with IMAX and JJ Abrams, which became the #1 movie on Amazon Prime over Memorial Day Weekend. The adaptation aims to showcase Jebb's revolutionary work in establishing children's human rights and her legacy in creating one of the world's leading humanitarian organizations.