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DLPN - Dolphin Entertainment, Inc.

Insider Purchase by O'Dowd William IV (CEO)

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Trade Summary

6 months ago, O'Dowd William IV, serving as CEO at Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. (DLPN), purchased 84,745 shares at $1.18 per share, for a total transaction value of $99,999.00. Following this transaction, O'Dowd William IV now holds 470,365 shares of DLPN.

This purchase represents a 22.00% increase in O'Dowd William IV's stake in the company. This is considered a high-conviction trade given the significant change in ownership.

The trade was executed on Thursday, August 21, 2025 and publicly disclosed via SEC Form 4 filing on Monday, August 25, 2025, 4 days after the trade was made.

Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. operates in the COMMUNICATION SERVICES sector, specifically within the ADVERTISING AGENCIES industry. Insider buying activity in this sector can provide valuable signals about industry trends and company-specific developments.

O'Dowd William IV

CEO

William O'Dowd IV is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLPN), a leading independent entertainment marketing and production company established in 1996 [[3]](https://www.unitedway.org/about/leadership/bill-odowd). Under his leadership, Dolphin Entertainment has grown into a diversified agency collective, providing strategic marketing, publicity, content creation, and influencer services to top brands across film, television, music, gaming, and hospitality industries [[3]](https://www.unitedway.org/about/leadership/bill-odowd)[[4]](https://com.miami.edu/profile/bill-odowd/). O'Dowd has been instrumental in expanding Dolphin’s operations through organic growth and strategic acquisitions, notably acquiring several prominent PR and marketing agencies such as 42West, The Door, and Shore Fire Media, all of which have been recognized among the most powerful PR firms in the United States [[3]](https://www.unitedway.org/about/leadership/bill-odowd)[[5]](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRrh_Y4Hj60). O'Dowd holds a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School and a Master’s Degree in Modern European History from Creighton University, where he was also named a First-Team Academic All-American by USA Today [[3]](https://www.unitedway.org/about/leadership/bill-odowd). He is actively involved in philanthropy, serving on the Leadership Council of United Way Worldwide and previously on the Board of Directors for the Miami-Dade County Public School System Foundation [[3]](https://www.unitedway.org/about/leadership/bill-odowd). Recently, O'Dowd has continued to demonstrate confidence in Dolphin Entertainment by acquiring additional shares of the company’s common stock, with notable transactions reported in late 2025 and early 2026 [[1]](https://longbridge.com/en/news/271048944)[[2]](https://www.investing.com/news/insider-trading-news/odowd-dolphin-entertainment-ceo-buys-4980-in-shares-93CH-4445820). Dolphin Entertainment has achieved significant financial milestones under his tenure, including organic revenue growth and positive GAAP operating income, reflecting the company’s strong strategic direction [[2]](https://www.investing.com/news/insider-trading-news/odowd-dolphin-entertainment-ceo-buys-4980-in-shares-93CH-4445820).

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Trade Price

$1.18

Quantity

84,745

Total Value

$99,999.00

Shares Owned

470,365

Trade Date

Thursday, August 21, 2025

185 days ago

SEC Filing Date

Monday, August 25, 2025

Filed 4 days after trade

COMMUNICATION SERVICESADVERTISING AGENCIES

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