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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.

42West, a subsidiary of Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN), is showcasing a strong presence at major fall film festivals with an impressive slate of films and filmmakers. The entertainment PR firm is representing seven film campaigns at the Toronto International Film Festival's 50th anniversary, including five seeking North American distribution.

Notable titles include Youngblood (a remake starring Blair Underwood), Hamlet (starring Riz Ahmed), and Nuremberg (featuring Russell Crowe). The company is also representing high-profile projects at the Venice and Telluride Film Festivals, including Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere starring Jeremy Allen White, and will have a presence at the upcoming New York Film Festival.

Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN) announced that Jesse Gerstein has rejoined its subsidiary The Door | idea house, bringing a significant portfolio of prestigious hospitality and culinary clients. The notable additions include Big Green Egg, Stretch Pizza, and several acclaimed chefs including Michelin-starred Fabio Trabocchi and pastry chef Fany Gerson.

The Door, named #1 Agency of the Year by the Observer in 2025, has also expanded its culinary roster with other notable clients including James Beard & Emmy Award-winning chef Vivian Howard, Thai BBQ concept Unglo, and various other prestigious restaurants and culinary brands. This expansion reinforces The Door's position as a leading agency in the food and hospitality sector.

Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN) reported strong Q2 2025 financial results with revenue of $14.1 million, up 23% year-over-year. The company reduced its operating loss to $57,000 from $1.1 million in Q2 2024, while achieving adjusted operating income of $0.6 million.

CEO Bill O'Dowd demonstrated confidence in the company's value by purchasing approximately 1% of outstanding shares since April 2025. The company's subsidiaries, including 42West, The Door, Shore Fire Media, and Always Alpha, secured significant client wins and expanded their presence across entertainment, sports, and marketing sectors.

Dolphin expects improved margins as investments in Women's Sports and Affiliate Marketing mature, legacy real estate commitments expire, and bank loans are repaid over the next three years.

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Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN) has launched Dolphin Tastemakers, a new division created through collaboration between its subsidiaries The Digital Dept. and The Door. This innovative division combines talent management and PR services specifically for culinary and lifestyle creators.

The division's roster includes notable talent such as Josh Scherer (Mythical Kitchen), Jeanine Donofrio, Jessica Bui, and Alfredo Garcia. Tastemakers offers a unique full-service model where PR campaigns by The Door enhance visibility while The Digital Dept. monetizes through brand partnerships and endorsements, creating what CEO Bill O'Dowd describes as a "virtuous flywheel" for talent growth.

This strategic initiative aligns with Dolphin's vision of providing comprehensive 360-degree services to clients, including production, events, product development, and affiliate services.

Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN) announces that its feature film adaptation of the 1986 sports drama Youngblood will make its world premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival. The film, directed by Academy Award® Nominee Hubert Davis, was produced in partnership with Aircraft Pictures and Photon Films & Media, with Dolphin partnering with CAA Media Finance for domestic sales.

The adaptation features a stellar cast including Ashton James in the lead role, alongside Blair Underwood and Shawn Doyle. The story follows hockey prodigy Dean Youngblood as he joins the Hamilton Mustangs and confronts toxic behavior both on and off the ice. The film was produced with financial support from Telefilm Canada, the Talent Fund, Ontario Creates, and the Shaw Rocket Fund.