Dolphin Entertainment is a collection of entertainment PR and marketing agencies that management describes as an "earned media marketing super group." The flagship agency, 42West, is one of the largest entertainment PR firms in the U.S., running publicity campaigns for films, TV shows, streaming releases, video games, and individual talent. Shore Fire handles music industry PR for recording artists and labels. The Door focuses on hospitality and lifestyle PR for celebrity chefs, restaurants, and consumer brands. The Digital Dept. manages 300+ influencers, runs brand campaigns, and earns commissions on influencer fees and affiliate sales. Special Projects books celebrities and influencers for brands and events. Together, the group was ranked the #1 PR firm in the U.S. by the New York Observer in 2025. The core business runs on a retainer model — clients pay recurring monthly fees, with incremental project-based work on top. Because the business is almost entirely people and relationships, incremental revenue flows through to profit at a high rate. Dolphin also operates a small, opportunistic content production segment through Dolphin Films and Dolphin Digital Studios, with recent projects including a Blue Angels documentary distributed by Amazon Prime Video and Youngblood, a theatrical hockey film. Dolphin's growth strategy focuses on cross-selling services across its agencies and taking equity stakes in consumer brands, live events, and content it can promote using its marketing capabilities, typically contributing expertise rather than capital.
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