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Dolphin Announces Record Q3 Revenue of $14.8 Million, up 16.7% YoY

By Media News
8 min read • Published November 12, 2025
By Media News
8 min read • Published November 12, 2025

Operating Income Turns Positive $300,000 Even With Almost $600,000 of Non-Cash Amortization Expenses

CEO believes Dolphin is undervalued, purchases approximately 2% of outstanding shares since April 2025

MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / November 12, 2025 / Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN), a leading entertainment marketing and content production company, today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025.

Bill O’Dowd, CEO of Dolphin Entertainment, stated:

"Dolphin delivered another record-setting quarter in Q3, with revenue rising 16.7% year over year to $14.8 million and operating income turning positive with $300,000 despite almost $600,000 of non-cash amortization expenses related to our historical acquisitions. Furthermore, the first nine months of 2025 have now surpassed the first nine months of 2024 in revenue despite "The Blue Angels" generating over $3.4 million in revenues in Q1 2024. In fact, Q3 2025 is the second-highest revenue quarter in Dolphin’s history, only slightly behind "The Blue Angels" fueled $15.2 million in Q1 2024.

Equally important, the quarter’s results were entirely organic, as our last acquisition was Elle Communications on July 1, 2024. Thus, the same agencies delivered this outstanding year‑over‑year revenue and operating income growth. This healthy organic growth is the primary driver behind our continued margin expansion, with adjusted operating income exceeding $1.0 million, or 6.9% of revenue, up from 4.5% in Q2. This performance reflects both the consistency and strength of our core subsidiaries and the growing scalability of our cross-selling operating model.

Beyond the financials, we are honored by the recognition our teams received in being named among Crain’s Best Places to Work in NYC, inclusion on The PR Net 100, and our selection to PRNEWS’ Agency Elite 120 list. All of this on top of our PR group’s recognition earlier in the year as the #1 PR Agency in the country by the Observer. These recognitions validate the strength of our culture, creativity, and leadership in entertainment marketing.

And finally, as a long‑term believer in Dolphin’s potential, I’ve personally purchased approximately 2% of our outstanding shares since April 2025. I continue to believe our share price undervalues the company’s proven performance, strategic positioning, and significant growth opportunities ahead. With record results and a unified, award‑winning team, Dolphin moves ahead in Q4 and 2026 with tremendous momentum."

Q3 2025 and Recent Highlights

Total revenue for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, was $14.8 million, an increase of 16.7% from $12.7 million in the same period last year.

Operating income was $308,296 for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, compared to an operating loss of $8.2 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2024.

Adjusted operating income was approximately $1.0 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, as compared to an adjusted operating income of $492,620 for the same period in 2024.

Operating expenses for Q3 2025 were $14.5 million, including depreciation and amortization of $589,388 and non-cash expenses of $127,365. This compares to operating expenses of $20.8 million in Q3 2024, including depreciation and amortization of $636,782, and non-recurring or non-cash expenses of $8.0 million.

Net loss for Q3 2025 was $365,494, including depreciation and amortization of $589,388 and non-cash expenses of $177,365. This compares to a net loss of $8.7 million for Q3 2024, including depreciation and amortization of $636,782 and non-recurring and non-cash expenses of $8.0 million.

Net loss per basic and diluted share in Q3 2025 was $0.03 based on 11,770,195 weighted average shares, compared to net loss per basic and diluted share in Q3 2024 of $0.80 based on 10,930,286 weighted average shares

Dolphin

  • Named one of Crain’s Best Places to Work in NYC 2025

  • CEO Bill O’Dowd named to PRNEWS 2025 People of the Year List; company recognized on Agency Elite 120

  • Named to The PR Net 100

  • Forms new division, Dolphin Tastemakers, to elevate culinary and lifestyle talent

  • A network of Dolphin’s PR and marketing agencies to represent The Lumistella Company, a global toy and entertainment brand

42West

  • Drives global reveal of 30 Ninjas’ Asteroid, backed by Google’s Android XR and CAA

  • Clients score 15 Primetime Emmy Nominations and 5 Primetime Emmy Wins

  • Prepares for the fall festival season with a prolific client slate

  • Dominates at San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) 2025

The Door

  • Expands hospitality footprint as Jesse Gerstein rejoins with a top-tier hospitality client roster

  • DISRPT Agency, a division of The Door, rolls out its 2025 client roster, reinforcing its cultural influence

Shore Fire Media

  • Clients earn 30 Grammy Nominations across multiple categories, including Songwriter of the Year

  • Named PR agency of record for the Miles Davis Estate ahead of the 2026 Centennial

Elle Communications

  • Launches "The Shift," a quarterly report, weekly newsletter, and live workshop series on the future of communications

  • Leads press for "A Day Of Unreasonable Conversation" summit at The Getty Center

  • Expands literary footprint, driving acclaimed book launches across social justice, memoir, and cultural commentary

The Digital Dept.

  • Hosts largest-ever Fashion Week experience, BRANDEdit, immersing top creators in the future of fashion, beauty, and wellness

Special Projects

  • Manages talent relations for The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Fifth Annual Gala honoring Penélope Cruz, Walter Salles, Bruce Springsteen, and Bowen Yang

  • Remains a driving force at New York Fashion Week, partnering with CHANEL, FENDI, J.Crew, W Magazine, and NYLON

Dolphin Films

  • Youngblood feature adaptation selected to premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival

  • Youngblood enters production and marketing partnership with the LA Kings

About Dolphin

Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN) is where cultural creation meets marketing execution. Founded in 1996 by Bill O’Dowd, Dolphin operates as both a venture studio-developing and investing in breakthrough content, products, and experiences-and a marketing consortium, featuring leading agencies across every communications discipline.

At its core, the venture studio creates, produces, finances, markets, and promotes new businesses and cultural ideas – ranging from acclaimed film, television, and digital content to consumer goods, live events and partnerships that define entertainment and lifestyle. Surrounding this entrepreneurial engine, Dolphin’s marketing prowess brings together best-in-class firms including 42West, The Door, Shore Fire Media, Elle Communications, Special Projects, The Digital Dept. and Always Alpha. Together, this collective delivers unmatched cross-marketing expertise and relationships across every vertical of pop culture – from film, television, music, influencers, sports, hospitality, and fashion to consumer brands and purpose-driven initiatives. Dolphin marketing has been the recipient of many accolades, including #1 Agency of the Year on the Observer PR Power List in 2025, The PR Net 100, and the PR News Elite 120.

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This press release contains ‘forward-looking statements’ within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. These forward-looking statements may address, among other things, Dolphin Entertainment Inc.’s offering of common stock as well as expected financial and operational results and the related assumptions underlying its expected results. These forward-looking statements are distinguished by the use of words such as "will," "would," "anticipate," "expect," "believe," "designed," "plan," or "intend," the negative of these terms, and similar references to future periods. These views involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and, accordingly, Dolphin Entertainment’s actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in its forward-looking statements. Dolphin Entertainment’s forward-looking statements contained herein speak only as of the date of this press release. Factors or events Dolphin Entertainment cannot predict, including those described in the risk factors contained in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, may cause its actual results to differ from those expressed in forward-looking statements. Although Dolphin Entertainment believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that its expectations will be achieved, and Dolphin Entertainment undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

CONTACT:

James Carbonara
HAYDEN IR
(646)-755-7412
james@haydenir.com

DOLPHIN ENTERTAINMENT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)

September 30, 2025

December 31, 2024

ASSETS
Current
Cash and cash equivalents

$

7,832,402

$

8,203,842

Restricted cash

925,004

925,004

Accounts receivable:
Trade, net of allowance of $326,979 and $1,327,808, respectively

8,490,035

5,113,157

Other receivables

6,238,120

5,451,697

Other current assets

993,453

373,399

Total current assets

24,479,014

20,067,099

Capitalized production costs, net

640,216

594,763

Employee receivable

1,148,085

1,007,418

Right-of-use asset

3,465,591

4,738,997

Goodwill

21,507,944

21,507,944

Intangible assets, net

8,466,300

10,189,026

Property, equipment and leasehold improvements, net

65,360

114,011

Other long-term assets

189,298

218,021

Total Assets

$

59,961,808

$

58,437,279

LIABILITIES
Current
Accounts payable

$

2,797,753

$

2,344,272

Term loan, current portion

1,778,083

1,686,018

Notes payable, current portion

3,350,000

3,750,000

Convertible note payable, current portion

500,000

–

Revolving line of credit

400,000

400,000

Accrued interest – related parties

2,095,812

1,857,986

Accrued compensation – related party

2,625,000

2,625,000

Lease liability, current portion

2,042,738

1,919,672

Deferred revenue

1,811,631

341,153

Contingent consideration

–

486,000

Other current liabilities

12,471,309

11,104,036

Total current liabilities

29,872,326

26,514,137

Term loan, noncurrent portion

3,446,960

4,782,271

Notes payable

4,330,000

3,130,000

Convertible notes payable

7,250,000

5,100,000

Convertible note payable at fair value

300,000

320,000

Convertible notes payable – related party

3,062,823

–

Loans from related party

983,112

3,225,985

Lease liability

1,848,732

3,306,033

Deferred tax liability

437,592

394,547

Other noncurrent liabilities

–

18,915

Total Liabilities

51,531,545

46,791,888

Commitments and contingencies (Note 14)
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Preferred Stock, Series C, $0.001 par value, 50,000 shares authorized, 50,000 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024

1,000

1,000

Common stock, $0.015 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized, 11,982,422 and 11,162,026 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively

179,736

166,688

Additional paid-in capital

158,572,430

157,692,132

Accumulated deficit

(150,322,903

)

(146,214,429

)

Total Stockholders’ Equity

8,430,263

11,645,391

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

$

59,961,808

$

58,437,279

DOLPHIN ENTERTAINMENT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(unaudited)

Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,

2025

2024

2025

2024

Revenues

$

14,796,309

$

12,682,437

$

41,053,549

$

39,367,418

Expenses:
Direct costs

643,931

254,574

1,730,516

2,790,043

Payroll and benefits

10,397,559

9,575,596

31,004,544

28,344,865

Selling, general and administrative

2,041,440

1,838,765

5,735,759

5,665,365

Depreciation and amortization

589,388

636,782

1,772,492

1,745,579

Impairment of goodwill

–

6,480,992

–

6,671,557

Impairment of notes receivables

–

1,270,000

–

1,270,000

Acquisition costs

–

148,798

416,171

164,044

Legal and professional

815,695

631,629

1,916,351

1,825,588

Total expenses

14,488,013

20,837,136

42,575,833

48,477,041

Income (loss) from operations

308,296

(8,154,699

)

(1,522,284

)

(9,109,623

)

Other (expenses) income, net:
Change in fair value of convertible note

(50,000

)

(10,000

)

20,000

55,000

Change in fair value of warrants

–

–

–

5,000

Loss on extinguishment of debt

–

–

(835,324

)

–

Interest income

4,164

3,391

21,443

9,991

Interest expense

(627,954

)

(533,454

)

(1,749,264

)

(1,559,276

)

Total other (expenses) income, net

(673,790

)

(540,063

)

(2,543,145

)

(1,489,285

)

Loss before income taxes

(365,494

)

(8,694,762

)

(4,065,429

)

(10,598,908

)

Income tax benefit (expense)

–

2,373

(43,045

)

(44,706

)

Net loss

$

(365,494

)

$

(8,692,389

)

$

(4,108,474

)

$

(10,643,614

)

Loss per share:
Basic

$

(0.03

)

$

(0.80

)

$

(0.36

)

$

(1.07

)

Diluted

$

(0.03

)

$

(0.80

)

$

(0.36

)

$

(1.07

)

Weighted average number of shares outstanding:
Basic

11,770,195

10,930,286

11,370,007

9,964,607

Diluted

11,770,195

10,930,286

11,370,007

9,964,607

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In order to provide greater transparency regarding our operating performance, the financial results in this press release refer to a non-GAAP financial measure that involves adjustments to GAAP results. Non-GAAP financial measures exclude certain income and/or expense items that management deems are not directly attributable to the Company’s core operating results and/or certain items that are inconsistent in amounts and frequency, making it difficult to perform a meaningful evaluation of our current or past operating performance.

Adjusted operating income or loss is defined by Dolphin as (loss) income from operations before: (i) depreciation and amortization, (ii) write-off of assets, (iii) impairment of goodwill or intangible assets, (iv) acquisition costs, (v) employee stock compensation, (vi) change in fair value of contingent consideration, (vii) bad debt expense and (viii) and impairment of capitalized production costs.

Management believes that the presentation of operating results using this non-GAAP financial measure provides useful supplemental information for investors by providing them with the non-GAAP financial measure used by management for financial and operational decision making, planning and forecasting and in managing the business. This non-GAAP financial measure does not replace the presentation of financial information in accordance with U.S. GAAP financial results, should not be considered a measure of liquidity and is unlikely to be comparable to non-GAAP financial measures provided by other companies.

Reconciliation of GAAP loss from operations to non-GAAP income from operations

Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,

2025

2024

2025

2024

Revenues (GAAP)

$

14,796,309

$

12,682,437

$

41,053,549

$

39,367,418

Expenses:
Direct costs

643,931

254,574

1,730,516

2,790,043

Payroll and benefits

10,397,559

9,575,596

31,004,544

28,344,865

Selling, general and administrative

2,041,440

1,838,765

5,735,759

5,665,365

Acquisition costs

–

148,798

416,171

164,044

Depreciation and amortization

589,388

636,782

1,772,492

1,745,579

Impairment of goodwill

–

6,480,992

–

6,671,557

Impairment of notes receivable

–

1,270,000

–

1,270,000

Legal and professional

815,695

631,629

1,916,351

1,825,588

Total expenses (GAAP)

14,488,013

20,837,136

42,575,833

48,477,041

Income (loss) from operations (GAAP)

308,296

(8,154,699

)

(1,522,284

)

(9,109,623

)

Adjustments to GAAP measure:
Depreciation and amortization

589,388

636,782

1,772,492

1,745,579

Bad debt expense

115,422

14,051

264,583

301,030

Acquisition costs

–

148,798

416,171

164,044

Impairment of goodwill

–

6,480,992

–

6,671,557

Impairment of notes receivable

–

1,270,000

–

1,270,000

Stock compensation

11,943

96,696

11,943

346,440

Adjusted income from operations (non-GAAP)

1,025,049

492,620

942,905

1,389,027

SOURCE: Dolphin Entertainment

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ADM Toronto 2025 Concludes with 26% Attendance Growth, Showcasing Canadian Manufacturing Innovation and Advanced Technologies

By Media News
3 min read • Published November 12, 2025
By Media News
3 min read • Published November 12, 2025

Three days of groundbreaking exhibitions, expert insights, and strategic connections drive Canada’s manufacturing sector forward.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / November 12, 2025 / Advanced Design & Manufacturing Expo (ADM) Toronto 2025, Canada’s largest comprehensive design and manufacturing event, concluded with exceptional success, delivering a remarkable 26% increase in attendance from the 2023 edition. The three-day event at Toronto Congress Centre united industry professionals, leading exhibitors and manufacturing experts for unprecedented discovery, learning and collaboration that will define the future of manufacturing.

Diverse Exhibition Floor Demonstrates Canadian Manufacturing Excellence

The expansive exhibition floor told the story of Canadian manufacturing’s evolution and ambition. From established industry leaders showcasing their latest innovations to emerging startups presenting new technologies, the diversity of solutions on display reflected the sector’s dynamic nature. The Reusable Packaging Innovation Showcase, hosted by PAC Global and Environment and Climate Change Canada highlighted the industry’s response to sustainability challenges, with biodegradable materials and circular economy principles taking center stage.

Distinguished Keynote Speakers Champion Canada-First Manufacturing Strategy

Influential keynote presentations emphasized the critical importance of Canada-First manufacturing strategies for strengthening the sector within the global economy:

  • Dennis Darby, President and CEO at Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME), addressed national manufacturing competitiveness and policy priorities

  • Mona Eghanian, AVP at Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN), explored automotive innovation and electric vehicle manufacturing opportunities

  • Michelle Sangster, Managing Director at Eclipse Automation; discussed advanced automation solutions and manufacturing efficiency

  • Daniel Tisch Echevarria,President & CEO at Ontario Chamber of Commerce, presented strategies for business growth and economic development

Industry Leadership Reflects on Manufacturing Transformation

"ADM Toronto 2025 reflects the future trajectory of Canadian manufacturing, more connected, innovative and self-reliant," said Kayle Kvinge, Event Director, Informa Markets Manufacturing. "The strategically curated event directly addresses critical industry challenges from navigating complex trade channel and addressing battery safety concerns to building a stronger talent pipeline, ADM Toronto delivers the essential tools and connections needed to transform obstacles into opportunities for growth."

Inaugural Conference Program Delivers Specialize Industry Expertise

The first-ever conference program proved to be a major draw, with both specialized tracks delivering exceptional value to attendees.

The International and Interprovincial Trade Track addressed one of the most pressing challenges facing Canadian manufacturers, including navigating complex trade relationships and expanding market reach. Sessions covered everything from United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) compliance to emerging opportunities in Asian markets, providing practical insights that attendees could immediately apply to their business strategies.

The Battery Workshops & Seminars responded to the critical need for comprehensive safety protocols in the rapidly expanding battery technology sector. Topics covered included portable, stationary and automative battery safety; battery life cycles; breakthroughs of Chinese manufacturers and more.

Comprehensive Manufacturing Ecosystem Under One Roof

ADM Toronto 2025 distinguished itself as more than a traditional trade show, creating a comprehensive ecosystem where six critical manufacturing sectors converged under one roof. The integrated event format enabled attendees to explore the interconnected nature of modern manufacturing, from initial design concepts and prototyping through final production, quality control and delivery logistics.

Save the Date: ADM Montréal 2026

ADM Montréal returns November 11-12, 2026, at the Palais des congrès de Montréal
Montréal, Québec, Canada. Learn more about the event at: admmontreal.com

About Informa Markets Engineering
Informa Markets’ Engineering portfolio, a subsidiary of Informa plc (LON:INF), is the leading B2B event producer, publisher, and digital media business for the world’s $3-trillion advanced, technology-based manufacturing industry. Our print and electronic products deliver trusted information to the engineering market and leverage our proprietary 1.3-million-name database to connect suppliers with buyers and purchase influencers. We produce more than 50 events and conferences in a dozen countries, connecting manufacturing professionals from around the globe. The Engineering portfolio is organized by Informa, the world’s leading exhibitions organizer that brings a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days of the year. For more information, please visit informamarkets.com.

Media Contact
Informa Markets Engineering 
EngineeringPR@informa.com

SOURCE: INFORMA MARKETS – ENGINEERING

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New Orleans Personal Injury Law Firms Targeted in High-Growth Initiative by Click Media for Legal Advertising

By Media News
2 min read • Published November 12, 2025
By Media News
2 min read • Published November 12, 2025

Agency launches specialized digital marketing and lead generation services for New Orleans PI attorneys focused on case volume growth and market expansion.

NEW ORLEANS, LA / ACCESS Newswire / November 12, 2025 / Click Media, a Louisiana-based digital-first agency, today announced a major new initiative specifically targeting Personal Injury (PI) law firms in New Orleans. The agency is dedicating a specialized division to partner with growth-minded PI firms seeking to expand their reach, significantly increase their qualified case volume, and build a dominant, competitive presence in one of the nation’s most challenging legal markets.

This initiative is a direct response to the unique, high-stakes environment of Personal Injury law in New Orleans. Click Media’s program is custom-built for PI firms ready to deploy a sophisticated, data-driven, and ROI-focused digital strategy.

"The New Orleans Personal Injury market is a hyper-competitive arena," said Taylor McLain, at Click Media. "Generic ‘digital advertising for lawyers‘ simply does not work here. Success demands a specialized, aggressive, and sophisticated approach. We are offering a true partnership to a select number of firms, focusing on measurable outcomes-qualified leads, signed cases, and a transparent, provable return on ad spend."

Click Media’s program for Personal Injury firms is built on three core pillars designed for maximum impact:

Aggressive, ROI-Driven Lead Generation: This pillar is focused on immediate, high-intent client acquisition to fuel case volume. It includes precision management of Google Ads (PPC) and Google Local Service Ads (LSAs) for PI, focusing on high-value keywords for car accidents, 18-wheeler accidents, and offshore injuries.

Dominant & Authoritative Personal Injury SEO: This long-term strategy builds a durable asset to generate organic leads. It involves hyper-local SEO for New Orleans, high-speed mobile-first technical optimization, and authoritative PI content marketing that establishes E-E-A-T (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trust) signals.

The 24/7 High-Conversion Infrastructure: This pillar re-engineers a firm’s website to be its most effective intake specialist. This includes trust-based, empathetic web design, prominent calls-to-action, 24/7 live chat integration, and transparent ROI reporting for all marketing efforts.

Click Media is now actively scheduling confidential, no-obligation strategy sessions with ambitious New Orleans Personal Injury law firms that are committed to serious growth and market expansion.

About Click Media Click Media is a premier, Louisiana-based digital-first agency. While headquartered in Covington, the agency maintains a specialized division with deep expertise in the New Orleans Personal Injury legal market. The team combines advanced technical skill with a nuanced understanding of legal marketing ethics to drive real-world, measurable results.

Interested firms are encouraged to contact the Click Media PI team directly to schedule a confidential consultation or visit [Your Website URL] for more information on this new program.

Contact Information

Emily Blocker
Public Relations
emily@click.media
(985) 200-8888

Taylor McLain
Public Relations
taylor@click.media
(504) 225-2222

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Award-Winning European Bestseller Machines That Think by Inga Strümke Now Available in English

By Media News
3 min read • Published November 12, 2025
By Media News
3 min read • Published November 12, 2025

The physicist and AI researcher behind one of Europe’s most talked-about books brings her clear, human perspective on artificial intelligence to U.S. readers at a pivotal moment in the global AI conversation.

QUINCY, MA / ACCESS Newswire / November 12, 2025 / With more than 75,000 copies sold across Europe, physicist and AI researcher Inga Strümke’s Machines That Think: How Artificial Intelligence Works and What It Means For Us has captivated readers and critics alike. Now, this groundbreaking exploration of artificial intelligence, its science, its power, and its profound impact on our world, is available to English-speaking readers for the first time.

Originally published in Norway as Maskiner som tenker, where it became the country’s bestselling nonfiction title, the book’s success quickly spread across Europe. Its German edition, Künstliche Intelligenz: Wie sie funktioniert und was sie für uns bedeutet, became an instant bestseller and cemented Strümke’s reputation as one of Europe’s most insightful voices on AI.

As conversations around AI regulation, ethics, and transparency intensify in the United States, Machines That Think arrives at exactly the right moment. The book offers readers a clear, balanced, and deeply human perspective on a technology reshaping our daily lives.

Where does computing stop and thinking begin? And what happens when machines that learn start shaping how we live, work, and think? In Machines That Think, Strümke demystifies these questions in a timely, accessible, and engaging introduction to the history, mechanics, and societal impact of artificial intelligence.

From early chess-playing machines to today’s advanced neural networks and language models, Strümke explains how AI works, why it matters, and what it means for society. The book explores breakthroughs like AlphaFold, highlights the risks of biased decision-making and misinformation, and raises pressing ethical questions: Who is accountable when AI systems fail, and how can we ensure AI serves humanity’s highest aspirations?

Winner of the prestigious Brage Prize for Nonfiction, Machines That Think combines scientific insight with clarity and warmth. The book has been praised internationally:

  • "Machines That Think is one of the best books out there…. It should arouse interest far beyond Norway’s borders." – Aftenposten

  • "Strümke tells you everything you want to know about AI but don’t dare ask." – Dagens Næringsliv

  • "Easy to read and thorough on a topic that concerns us all." – Adressavisen

With its global success and expert insight, Machines That Think is an essential guide for anyone seeking to understand the transformative power of AI and the choices we face as it becomes ever more integrated into our lives.

About the Author:
Inga Strümke is a Norwegian physicist specializing in artificial intelligence and machine learning. She holds a master’s degree in theoretical physics from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and a doctorate in particle physics from the University of Bergen. An associate professor at NTNU, Strümke is also recognized for her work in AI ethics and science communication, receiving the Norwegian Research Council’s Award for Excellence in Science Communication.

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Machines That Think: How Artificial Intelligence Works and What It Means For Us
By Inga Strümke
Published by Rheinwerk Publishing | January 2026
315 pages | ISBN 978-1-4932-2761-7
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Dolphin Clients Earn 35 Nominations for the 2026 GRAMMY Awards

By Media News
7 min read • Published November 12, 2025
By Media News
7 min read • Published November 12, 2025

Shore Fire Clients Alison Krauss & Union Station, Anoushka Shankar, Arturo O’Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, Bon Iver, Margo Price, PJ Morton, Samara Joy, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Tobias Jesso Jr. and 42West Client Andrew Watt All Receive Multiple Nominations

Additional Nods Include Shore Fire Clients Bilal, Bruce Springsteen, Deborah Silver & The Count Basie Orchestra, Grace Potter, Jacob Collier, Joni Mitchell (Rhino Entertainment), Rhiannon Giddens, Samantha Fish, TajMo (Taj Mahal & Keb’ Mo’), Terri Lyne Carrington and Trombone Shorty

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / November 12, 2025 / Shore Fire Media and 42West, subsidiaries of Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN), congratulate the clients and projects the companies have represented over the past GRAMMY year that collectively earned 35 nominations for the 2026 GRAMMY Awards. Announced by the Recording Academy on Nov. 7, this year’s nominations reflect the breadth and diversity of Dolphin’s roster – split between Shore Fire and 42West – with clients up for awards spanning genres including pop, rock, alternative, R&B, jazz, country, Americana, American roots, bluegrass, blues, folk, regional roots, gospel, contemporary Christian and global music as well as in package, historical, engineering and arrangement categories.

Several GRAMMY-winning Shore Fire clients were nominated for multiple awards again this year. Five-for-five GRAMMY-winner Samara Joy added two more nominations – for Best Jazz Performance and Best Jazz Vocal Album – to her so-far flawless tally. Already a two-time GRAMMY-winner, Bon Iver received two more nominations as well: Best Alternative Music Performance and Best Alternative Music Album. Also a two-time GRAMMY-winner, Tobias Jesso Jr. received a Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical nod for his work on projects by Dijon, Justin Bieber, Bon Iver, Miley Cyrus, Olivia Dean and HAIM as well as an Album of the Year nomination for his credit on Bieber’s "Swag." Five-time GRAMMY-winner PJ Morton was nominated for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song and Best Gospel Album. Six-time GRAMMY-winner Arturo O’Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra received two separate nominations for Best Latin Jazz Album – both of which included contributions by fellow Shore Fire client Kabir Sehgal. Alison Krauss & Union Station was nominated for Best American Roots Performance and Best Bluegrass Album – which also received a nod for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical – adding to a GRAMMY scorecard that already includes a historic 27 wins for Krauss. Three-time GRAMMY-winning 42West client Andrew Watt earned recognition across five categories – including Record of the Year, Album of the Year and Song of the Year – for his work with Lady Gaga as well as Elton John and Brandi Carlile.

Some more Shore Fire clients are also up for multiple awards: Margo Price got nods for Best Country Duo/Group Performance and Best Traditional Country Album, and was the only woman nominated in the latter category; Anoushka Shankar was nominated for Best Global Music Performance as well as Best Global Music Album; and Tasha Cobbs Leonard received Best Gospel Performance/Song and Best Gospel Album nominations.

Several other Shore Fire clients were nominated for awards at the 2026 GRAMMYs as well: Bilal for Best Progressive R&B Album; Bruce Springsteen for Best Recording Package; Deborah Silver & The Count Basie Orchestra for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album; Grace Potter for Best Americana Performance; Jacob Collier for Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals; Joni Mitchell (Rhino Entertainment) for Best Historical Album; Rhiannon Giddens for Best Folk Album; Samantha Fish for Best Contemporary Blues Album; TajMo (Taj Mahal & Keb’ Mo’) for Best Traditional Blues Album; Terri Lyne Carrington for Best Jazz Vocal Album; and Trombone Shorty for Best Regional Roots Music Album.

Dolphin also congratulates Shore Fire clients the Miles Davis Estate, Sara Gazarek of the Eastman School of Music and Sehgal for their contributions to GRAMMY-nominated projects as well as Dan Auerbach on his Producer Of The Year, Non-Classical nomination for his work on Shore Fire-represented projects by Hermanos Gutiérrez, The Velveteers and Jeremie Albino, among others.

The 68th GRAMMY Awards will take place live at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026 – broadcasting on the CBS television network and streaming on Paramount+. All of the 2026 GRAMMY nominees represented by Shore Fire and their nominated works are detailed below, while the complete list of those up for awards at the upcoming ceremony is available at GRAMMY.com.

Alison Krauss & Union Station (Shore Fire)
Best American Roots Performance – "Richmond on the James"
Best Bluegrass Album – "Arcadia"
Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical – "Arcadia"

Andrew Watt (42West)
Record of the Year – "Abracadabra" (Lady Gaga)
Album of the Year – "MAYHEM" (Lady Gaga)
Song of the Year – "Abracadabra" (Lady Gaga)
Best Dance Pop Recording – "Abracadabra" (Lady Gaga)
Best Song Written for Visual Media – "Never Too Late – From Elton John: Never Too Late" (Elton John & Brandi Carlile)

Anoushka Shankar (Shore Fire)
Best Global Music Performance – "Daybreak"
Best Global Music Album – "Chapter III: We Return to Light"

Arturo O’Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra (Shore Fire)
Best Latin Jazz Album – "Mundoagua – Celebrating Carla Bley"
Best Latin Jazz Album – "The Original Influencers: Dizzy, Chano & Chico Arturo O’Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra"

Bilal (Shore Fire)
Best Progressive R&B Album – "Adjust Brightness"

Bon Iver (Shore Fire)
Best Alternative Music Performance – "Everything Is Peaceful Love"
Best Alternative Music Album – "SABLE, fABLE"

Bruce Springsteen (Shore Fire)
Best Recording Package – "Tracks II: The Lost Albums"

Deborah Silver & The Count Basie Orchestra (Shore Fire)
Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album – "Basie Rocks!"

Grace Potter (Shore Fire)
Best Americana Performance – "Poison in My Well"

Jacob Collier (Shore Fire)
Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals – "Keep an Eye on Summer"

Joni Mitchell/Rhino Entertainment (Shore Fire)
Best Historical Album – "Joni Mitchell Archives – Volume 4: The Asylum Years (1976-1980)"

Margo Price (Shore Fire)
Best Country Duo/Group Performance – "Love Me Like You Used to Do"
Best Traditional Country Album – "Hard Headed Woman"

PJ Morton (Shore Fire)
Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song – "Amazing"
Best Gospel Album – "Heart of Mine"

Rhiannon Giddens (Shore Fire)
Best Folk Album – "What Did the Blackbird Say to the Crow"

Samantha Fish (Shore Fire)
Best Contemporary Blues Album – "Paper Doll"

Samara Joy (Shore Fire)
Best Jazz Performance – "Peace of Mind / Dreams Come True"
Best Jazz Vocal Album – "Portrait"

Taj Mahal & Keb’ Mo’ (Shore Fire)
Best Traditional Blues Album – "Room on the Porch"

Tasha Cobbs Leonard (Shore Fire)
Best Gospel Performance/Song – "Church"
Best Gospel Album – "Tasha"

Terri Lyne Carrington (Shore Fire)
Best Jazz Vocal Album – "We Insist 2025!"

Tobias Jesso Jr. (Shore Fire)
Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical
Album of the Year – "SWAG" (Justin Bieber)

Trombone Shorty (Shore Fire)
Best Regional Roots Music Album – "Second Line Sunday"

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ABOUT SHORE FIRE MEDIA
Shore Fire Media represents artists, talent, creators, authors, athletes, cultural institutions, businesses, brands and entrepreneurs at the forefront of their respective fields – including some of the most exciting emerging and established voices in the arts, entertainment and beyond. With dedicated teams in New York, Los Angeles and Nashville, Shore Fire leverages extensive expertise and relationships to strategically amplify narratives and shape reputations that facilitate career advancement in an ever-evolving media landscape. To learn more, visit ShoreFire.com and follow Shore Fire on Instagram: @shorefire.

ABOUT 42WEST
42West, a subsidiary of Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN), is one of the entertainment industry’s leading full-service public-relations firms. With offices in New York and Los Angeles, 42West has four divisions: Talent, Strategic Communications, Entertainment Marketing and Fandoms & Franchises (formerly known as BHI), the award-winning firm’s gaming, consumer products and publishing practice. The agency has developed and executed marketing and publicity strategies for hundreds of movies and television shows as well as countless actors, filmmakers, recording artists, personalities and authors. In addition, 42West provides strategic counsel to a wide variety of high-profile individuals and corporate clients – ranging from movie and pop stars to major studios, charitable organizations and media conglomerates – looking to raise, reposition or rehabilitate their public profiles.

ABOUT DOLPHIN
Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN) is where cultural creation meets marketing execution. Founded in 1996 by Bill O’Dowd, Dolphin operates as both a venture studio-developing and investing in breakthrough content, products and experiences – and a marketing consortium, featuring leading agencies across every communications discipline.

At its core, the venture studio creates, produces, finances, markets and promotes new businesses and cultural ideas-ranging from acclaimed film, television and digital content to consumer goods, live events and partnerships that define entertainment and lifestyle. Surrounding this entrepreneurial engine, Dolphin’s marketing prowess brings together best-in-class firms including 42West, The Door, Shore Fire Media, Elle Communications, Special Projects, The Digital Dept. and Always Alpha. Together, this collective delivers unmatched cross-marketing expertise and relationships across every vertical of pop culture – from film, television, music, influencers, sports, hospitality and fashion to consumer brands and purpose-driven initiatives. Dolphin marketing has been the recipient of many accolades, including No. 1 Agency of the Year on the Observer PR Power List in 2025, The PR Net 100 and the PR News Elite 120.

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HAYDEN IR
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james@haydenir.com

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Conservation Finance As Food System Infrastructure

By Media News
2 min read • Published November 12, 2025
By Media News
2 min read • Published November 12, 2025

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / November 12, 2025 / GreenMoney Journal

by Sarah Wentzel-Fisher, Thornburg Foundation

In New Mexico, the health of forests, headwaters, and aquifers determines whether farmers and ranchers can graze, plant, irrigate and harvest. Wildfire, flood and drought cascade from headwaters into broken acequias and lost crops, undermining the economies and traditions of rural communities. We can’t prevent every storm, but we can reduce their long-term impacts through better stewardship – and we must invest in that resilience through conservation finance.

According to the Conservation Finance Network, conservation finance encompasses the full range of tools that fund and sustain ecological outcomes – from grants and philanthropy to market-based mechanisms such as ecosystem payments, water or carbon credits, and blended-capital investments. In essence, it’s about matching the scale of ecological need with capital models that extend beyond grants and one-time appropriations. In New Mexico, conservation finance becomes especially powerful when it links forest restoration, acequia resilience and groundwater recharge into one hydrologic and financial framework. Water is life here, and we are at a moment of reckoning. Shifting how we value, and finance, water stewardship will determine whether agriculture remains viable in the future.

Conservation finance – with its mix of grants, performance contracts, loans, and private investment – is the bridge between today’s fragmented funding landscape and a more resilient future. When public infrastructure tools and private capital converge to fund the entire hydrologic system – from upland forests to aquifers to acequias – we finally have the architecture to sustain New Mexico’s food systems for the century ahead. In this light, conservation finance is not an environmental luxury or a philanthropic gesture. It is the most practical, immediate strategy for safeguarding the state’s agricultural future – and for ensuring that the rivers, wells, and watersheds that feed New Mexico continue to nourish its people and its economy for generations to come.

Read Sarah’s full article here – https://greenmoney.com/conservation-finance-as-food-system-infrastructure

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Dalet Named a Major Player in the 2025 IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Media Production, Distribution, and Monetization Integrated Cloud Solutions

By Media News
3 min read • Published November 12, 2025
By Media News
3 min read • Published November 12, 2025

NEW YORK, US / ACCESS Newswire / November 12, 2025 / Dalet, a leading provider of cloud-native, end-to-end media workflow solutions, today announced that it has been recognized as a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Media Production, Distribution, and Monetization Integrated Cloud Solutions 2025 Vendor Assessment*. The report evaluates technology vendors helping media organizations streamline production, distribution, and monetization through unified cloud platforms.

According to IDC Analyst Alex Holtz, "Prioritizing the integration of cloud-native solutions to streamline and unify production, distribution, and monetization processes, leveraging AI and automation to enhance operational efficiency and audience engagement is a necessity to compete effectively, especially when targeting financial objectives that are challenging in today’s streaming world."

The IDC MarketScape recognized Dalet for the following strengths: cloud-native architecture, unified media supply chain, AI-driven automation, flexible deployment models, industry-specific solutions, and collaborative tools. Built on a modern, microservices-based foundation, Dalet Flex and Dalet Pyramid enable scalable, collaborative, and metadata-driven media operations that unify the full content life cycle, from acquisition to archive and monetization.

"We believe this recognition from the IDC MarketScape reflects more than the strength of our technology, it’s the result of a remarkable transformation within Dalet," said Stephen Garland, Chief Product and Technology Officer, Dalet. "Over the past year, we’ve reimagined how we build, think, and deliver. We turn complexity into clarity and empower individual creators to entire operations to move faster, innovate with confidence, and shape the future of how stories are created and shared. Whether it’s a newsroom breaking a global story, a sports team engaging fans in real time, a YouTube creator connecting authentically with their audience, or a brand building community through compelling content, our mission is to give every storyteller the tools to move their stories and the industry forward."

Empowering a Unified Media Supply Chain

At the forefront of Dalet’s innovation is Dalia, the company’s new Agentic AI framework and intelligent interfaces. Acting as an intelligent, media-aware crew, Dalia streamlines complex workflows across Dalet Flex, Dalet Pyramid, Dalet InStream, Dalet Brio, and Dalet AmberFin, enabling users to manage, automate, and deliver content through natural-language interaction. Built on Dalet’s open, modular cloud architecture, Dalia extends the power of Dalet’s proven platforms, enhancing collaboration, accelerating time-to-market, and unlocking new revenue opportunities through AI-driven orchestration and metadata intelligence that unify the entire media supply chain.

*(Doc #US52989125e, September 2025).

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About the IDC MarketScape

IDC MarketScape vendor assessment model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of technology and service suppliers in a given market. The research utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each supplier’s position within a given market. IDC MarketScape provides a clear framework in which the product and service offerings, capabilities and strategies, and current and future market success factors of technology suppliers can be meaningfully compared. The framework also provides technology buyers with a 360-degree assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of current and prospective suppliers.

About Dalet

Dalet empowers media-rich organizations to transform their production and distribution workflows – accelerating media operations, maximizing collaboration and creating higher value from content. As a leading media technology and service provider with over three decades of innovation, our software solutions enable greater control, enhanced visibility and increased productivity for content professionals and storytellers around the globe. Leading organizations such as Fox Networks Group, Arsenal Football Club, MediaCorp, and the BBC trust Dalet to support their daily content operations. Our team is driven by a passion for media and committed to empowering a world where compelling stories are beautifully made, effortlessly told and thoughtfully delivered. Dalet was named an "IDC Innovator" in the IDC Innovators: Media and Entertainment Report, 2024 (doc #US51749824, August 2024). The IDC Innovators study profiles five vendors in the cloud-native technology and business services for media, each addressing a unique industry technology, business model, and/or market trend. Learn more at www.dalet.com

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Grithaus Agency
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Space Tech Expo Europe Celebrates 10-Year Journey

By Media News
4 min read • Published November 12, 2025
By Media News
4 min read • Published November 12, 2025

BREMEN, DE / ACCESS Newswire / November 12, 2025 / Space Tech Expo Europe, the continent’s largest B2B space industry event, returns to Bremen, Germany, from November 18-20, 2025, bringing together over 950 exhibitors and more than 10,000 attendees at the MESSE Bremen. This year marks a milestone for the event as it celebrates its 10th anniversary – ten years of pioneering space technology excellence in Bremen, a major hub for the German and European aerospace industries. Highlighting exhibitors include Fraunhofer Aviation & Space, Glenair, ZARM, Luxembourg Space Agency, Tesat Spacecom, OHB SE – who have all been present at every edition.

"Our 10 years in Bremen have brought together the European space community in ways we could barely have imagined," says Gordon McHattie, Event Director, Space Tech Expo. "We launched in 2015 with 100 exhibitors and have now grown to over 950 exhibiting companies from over 45 countries represented in 2025. This marks the largest number of exhibiting companies ever gathered for a space event, reflecting the extraordinary recent and future growth of the global space industry. We are thrilled to be welcoming the global space community back this year, as the event continues to be a vital platform for connecting industry leaders, fostering partnerships, and showcasing the latest advancements in space technology."

As Europe’s premier gathering for space engineering and technology, Space Tech Expo Europe provides an unparalleled platform for industry professionals, researchers, and policymakers to connect, explore cutting-edge developments and establish strategic partnerships across the entire space supply chain. The global space technology market size was estimated at USD $466.1 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD $769.7 billion by 2030. The continued growth in the sector is furthered by government and private sector investments across key areas such as satellite communications, earth observation, space tourism and interplanetary exploration. Space Tech Expo Europe showcases innovations in launch services, satellite operations, ground systems, software, components, and dual-use technologies, making it the ultimate destination for space manufacturing and testing services, systems engineering for spacecraft, launchers, and satellite programs.

Comprehensive Program Features

The 2025 edition offers an extensive program designed to meet the diverse needs of the space community including four specialised conferences. Space Tech Expo Europe breaks new ground this year with the expansion of strategic security and defense programming, reflecting the perception of space as critical infrastructure for multiple domains. Leading the discussion on these critical topics are distinguished speakers including, Dr. Marcus Pleyer, State Secretary, Germany’s Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space; David Meigne, Major, French Space Command; Robert de Groot, Vice-President, European Investment Bank (EIB).

Four Specialised Conferences

  • Industry Conference: Offers vital insights into the latest developments and trends within the European (and beyond) space sector, guiding the future of the thriving industry.

  • Smallsats Conference: Unites pivotal stakeholders from satellite operations, ground segment operators, service providers, and mobility end-user markets, encompassing sectors such as aviation and maritime industries.

  • Connectivity Conference: Focuses on advancing small satellite capabilities, data analysis, security, small launch, and how to attract new, non-space sectors to enhance Earth applications. The conference also covers the topics of Earth observation optimisation and business scaling.

  • Technology Forum: Leading companies in the industry unveil top-tier solutions and showcase their latest projects to a focused audience.

New for 2025

New for 2025 is the Skills Lab, a specialised stream for masterclasses and workshops designed to enhance industry skills.

As the event continues to grow, it features the expansion into The Upper Deck (Hall 4.1) where attendees can find an arcade area and a 360-video booth to share their experiences on social media. There will also be even more exhibitors to meet, showcasing cutting-edge products and services; and more.

To learn more about Space Tech Expo Europe, visit: spacetechexpo-europe.com/

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About Space Tech Expo Europe

Space Tech Expo Europe is an annual trade show event that takes place in MESSE BREMEN, Bremen, Germany, 18-20 November 2025. It is expecting 10,000+ attendees, and 950+ exhibiting businesses and organisations will showcase their services, products and solutions in the exhibition halls. The event also features four conferences, with 200+ expert speakers. Space Tech Expo Europe is owned and delivered by Smarter Shows Informa Markets. Learn more at X (Formerly Twitter), Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

About Smarter Shows Informa Markets

Smarter Shows is a business division of Informa Markets. Informa Markets is owned by Informa PLC, a leading international events, digital services and academic research group. Informa is listed on London Stock Exchange and a member of FTSE 100, with 12,000 colleagues working in 30 countries.

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Vanderbilt Report: Goldman Sachs Just Bet Big On Ground Autonomy

By Media News
5 min read • Published November 11, 2025
By Media News
5 min read • Published November 11, 2025

BRISTOL, TN / ACCESS Newswire / November 11, 2025 / Goldman Sachs filed a Schedule 13G revealing an 798,260 share stake in VisionWave Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:VWAV) through Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, representing 5.2% ownership with shared voting and dispositive power.

VisionWave also announced the Varan Unmanned Ground Vehicle, a next-generation autonomous ground platform scheduled for field testing in December 2025 with a major European defense partner.

The combination of institutional backing from one of Wall Street’s premier defense tech investors and a flagship product entering validation testing puts VisionWave at the center of the ground autonomy revolution.

We’ve watched aerial drones transform warfare over the past decade. Ground autonomy might be bigger.

The Varan Platform

Named after the Varan lizard for its instinctive ability to move with precision and dominate any terrain, VisionWave’s UGV represents what CEO Noam Kenig calls "a new generation of battlefield intelligence."

The platform features VisionWave’s proprietary drive train with independently actuated suspension legs, combining the agility of robotic platforms with the speed of wheeled vehicles and the terrain dominance of tracked systems.

Powered by cutting-edge 4D radar and VisionWave’s autonomous navigation engine, the Varan operates both individually and in coordinated swarms, navigating complex terrain, avoiding obstacles, and detecting ground and aerial threats in real time.

The modular design enables rapid reconfiguration across mission types including counter-UAS defense, Active Protection Systems, remote weapon systems, troop and supply transport, and CASEVAC modules for casualty evacuation.

Developed entirely in-house by VisionWave’s UK engineering team under Jez Williman, Head of Ground Vehicle Development, the platform prioritizes extreme terrain capability, reliability, and serviceability. Available in electric and hybrid variants, the Varan is optimized for stealth, endurance, and rapid deployment.

Field testing scheduled for December 2025 in Europe with a major defense industry partner will demonstrate the Varan’s swarm coordination, modular payload integration, and all-terrain endurance capabilities. The Varan represents the first in a planned family of next-generation ground autonomy systems currently in development at VisionWave.

The Ground Autonomy Market Opportunity

In March 2025, Ukraine conducted the first combat assault using UGVs and FPV drones exclusively. The operation succeeded, demonstrating that autonomous combined-arms tactics work in actual battlefield conditions.

That validation is driving procurement momentum across NATO.

At the 2025 NATO Summit in The Hague, member states committed to invest 5% of their GDP annually on core defense requirements by 2035. The European Commission’s ReArm Europe plan loosens fiscal rules, allowing member states to spend an additional €650 billion on defense. Goldman Sachs’ European defense basket outperformed all other subsector baskets, with analysts expecting more upside as these procurement budgets actually deploy.

VisionWave’s UK location positions it perfectly for this spending wave. European procurement increasingly prioritizes domestic or allied suppliers over non-NATO sources. A British company developing autonomous ground systems hits the strategic procurement sweet spot.

The U.S. Army plans to integrate UGVs in brigade combat teams by 2030. That creates a seven-year procurement window for platforms that can demonstrate capability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness during field testing phases happening right now.

Why Goldman’s Stake Matters

Both The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC appear as reporting persons on the filing. Goldman Sachs filed as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and parent holding company, indicating strategic positioning in the defense technology sector rather than passive index exposure.

The firm maintains a dedicated Head of Global Resilience Technology Investment Banking focused on defense and space technology companies. Their completed transactions in this sector exceed $30 billion in M&A and $35 billion in capital raised.

For investors evaluating VisionWave, Goldman’s stake provides meaningful validation. The firm’s defense tech expertise and track record suggest thorough due diligence on both the technology platform and market opportunity-this scale of position represents significant institutional conviction in VisionWave’s ground autonomy portfolio.

The Investment Opportunity

VisionWave’s December 2025 field testing in Europe represents a key milestone for the platform. Successful validation with a major defense partner could open procurement discussions and additional testing partnerships across NATO allies.

The Varan’s modular design and swarm coordination capabilities position it for multiple use cases across different force structures. Defense procurement increasingly favors platforms that can adapt to evolving tactical requirements through software updates rather than hardware replacement.

VisionWave describes the Varan as the first in a planned family of ground autonomy systems, indicating long-term platform development. The company’s UK location positions it favorably for European defense procurement, which increasingly prioritizes allied suppliers.

VisionWave enters this validation phase with institutional backing from Goldman Sachs and a technology platform designed for the shifting defense landscape.

What Investors Should Watch

The December field testing represents the next critical milestone. Successful validation with the defense partner could open doors to procurement discussions and additional testing partnerships across NATO allies.

As Goldman Sachs analysts noted, European defense spending hasn’t yet fully materialized despite significant commitments. As procurement budgets deploy, platforms that demonstrate capability during validation testing stand to benefit from the €650 billion in additional defense spending authorized under the ReArm Europe plan.

The U.S. Army plans to integrate UGVs in brigade combat teams by 2030, creating additional market opportunities for proven platforms.

The combination of institutional validation and technology readiness positions VisionWave at the center of what could become a significant defense technology transition-from traditional armored systems to autonomous ground platforms that offer cost efficiency, tactical flexibility, and high attrition tolerance in modern warfare.

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Solobasket.com: The Spanish Basketball Reference Enters a New Digital Era

By Media News
4 min read • Published November 11, 2025
By Media News
4 min read • Published November 11, 2025

A new stage of innovation and community: Solobasket.com combines journalistic tradition with digital technology to continue leading the basketball conversation in the Spanish-speaking world.

MADRID, ES / ACCESS Newswire / November 11, 2025 / Solobasket.com today stands as one of the most influential and long-standing basketball media outlets in the Spanish-speaking world – a true meeting point for those seeking the latest basketball news with Solobasket . Founded in 1998, the website has evolved from a small fan project into a global benchmark for basketball news, analysis, and community. From Spain’s Liga Endesa and the EuroLeague to the NBA and international competitions, Solobasket.com has become synonymous with quality, passion, and authenticity in sports journalism.

A history driven by passion and dedication

Solobasket.com was born from the initiative of Carlos Jiménez and Santi Rodríguez , two basketball enthusiasts who, in the late 1990s, noticed the lack of comprehensive Spanish-language coverage of the sport. What began as an amateur fan blog eventually developed into a professional digital newsroom. Over its more than 25-year history, the portal has adapted to each new technological era – from early online forums to the current multimedia environment – without losing sight of its mission: bringing basketball closer to the fans.

This legacy is defined by editorial commitment, journalistic independence, and constant engagement with its community. The Solobasket team is composed of journalists, analysts, and former players who combine professional expertise with a genuine love for the game. Thanks to this approach, the outlet has earned credibility among both fans and the sports industry itself.

Editorial coverage and main content

Solobasket.com provides daily basketball coverage across all dimensions of the sport. Its newsroom approaches the game with a comprehensive vision, combining breaking news, analysis, and multimedia formats. Its main editorial pillars include:

  • Liga Endesa and Spanish competitions – In-depth coverage of domestic teams, transfers, tactical analysis, and match reports.

  • NBA and international leagues – Features and profiles on the world’s top players and franchises.

  • EuroLeague and European tournaments – Match previews, predictions, and transfer-market updates.

  • Sports betting – Expert articles on betting trends, odds, and responsible gaming.

  • Opinion and special reports – Interviews, human-interest stories, and in-depth features that go beyond the scoreboard.

This combination of journalistic rigor and closeness to its audience makes Solobasket a daily reference for thousands of readers seeking reliable information and thoughtful analysis.

A digital platform designed for fans

In recent years, Solobasket.com has completely revamped its digital design, prioritizing loading speed , accessibility , and mobile experience . The new interface ensures smooth navigation between news, analysis, betting content, and interactive features – catering to both casual readers and sports professionals.

The portal also embraces multimedia formats on social platforms, especially X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook. Solobasket maintains an active, engaged community that discusses and shares basketball news in real time.

A trusted brand with a global audience

With more than two decades of history, Solobasket.com has built a loyal and diverse readership. Its audience extends across Spain, Latin America, and other Spanish-speaking markets seeking a unified perspective on international basketball. The site currently attracts hundreds of thousands of monthly visits and maintains a strong social-media presence, consolidating itself as one of the largest digital basketball communities in the Spanish-speaking world.

Solobasket’s credibility has been recognized by sports institutions and media organizations, earning awards for its contribution to basketball coverage and commitment to quality digital journalism.

Strategic growth and business direction

Since 2021 , Solobasket.com has been part of North Star Network , a global media group specializing in sports and gaming content. This partnership has strengthened its editorial strategy, expanded its international reach, and reinforced its presence in the regulated sports-betting sector.

Under this new management, Solobasket maintains full editorial independence while benefiting from the technological expertise and resources of an international media organization. This collaboration marks a new phase of growth, blending tradition and innovation to continue leading Spanish-language sports journalism.

Opportunities for advertisers and partners

For brands, agencies, and strategic partners, Solobasket.com offers a unique opportunity to connect with a highly engaged audience. Basketball fans are loyal, informed, and receptive – making the site an ideal environment for specialized campaigns.

The platform offers custom advertising solutions ranging from banners and sponsored articles to brand integrations and affiliate programs – always with an ethical approach and respect for users. Its commitment to responsible gaming ensures compliance with local regulations and transparency in all commercial activities.

Key advantages for partners:

  • A segmented audience specializing in sports and analytics.

  • A consolidated reputation built over 25 years.

  • A modern, multimedia-ready platform.

  • Proven experience in editorial campaigns and brand collaborations.

Innovation and the future

Looking ahead, Solobasket.com aims to continue expanding its multimedia presence and strengthening ties with its global community. Upcoming initiatives include:

  • Expanding its video channel with interviews and tactical analysis.

  • Launching new podcasts and audio formats targeting younger audiences.

  • Developing advanced statistical and interactive data tools.

  • Broadening international coverage while maintaining the editorial excellence that defines the brand.

With these initiatives, Solobasket is poised to continue leading the Spanish-language basketball conversation , combining tradition, technology, and top-tier journalism.

Contact Information:

Phone: +34 639 70 53 54
Email: prensa@solobasket.com
Website: solobasket.com

SOURCE: Solobasket

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