CANTON, Ohio – (BUSINESS THREAD) – Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company (“HOFV” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: HOFV, HOFVW), the only resort, entertainment and media company centered around the power of professional football, announced today that he a a partnership with Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLPN), a leading independent entertainment and premium content entertainment company, offering non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”) that allow fans of professional soccer and sports entertainment to buy and sell exclusive. content developed by HOFV and its partners. The partnership offers the company another way to earn revenue from its emerging media division.
“We are delighted to partner with Dolphin, an emerging leader in the NFT market, to accelerate our entry into space,” said Michael Crawford, President and CEO of HOFV. ‘The significant progress we have made with our strategic initiatives since its release in July 2020 has enabled us to provide an individual with the opportunity to own NFTs related to original professional football-oriented content. This partnership offers us another opportunity to unlock added value from the unique media projects we have in development. ”
HOFV’s entry into the NFT space reflects the overwhelming demand for this relatively new form of purchasing digital art and media. HOFV expects its first NFT offering to be linked to its Heisman 2 Hall (“H2H”) platform, created in partnership with Elite Team Holdings, LLC, which represents the exclusive group of only ten athletes to have won a Heisman trophy and what was recorded. in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Crawford continues: “As we focus on this space at a time when NFTs are growing in popularity, we demonstrate our company’s ability to leverage direct access to exclusive content and provide a strong pipeline of brand and intellectual partnerships.”
Dolphin CEO Bill O’Dowd said: ‘HOFV is a leader at the crossroads of professional football and entertainment, making them a perfect first partner for Dolphin’s new NFT division. Dolphin’s best marketing companies for entertainment and the ability to design, manufacture, release and promote NFTs will add tremendous value to this powerful partnership. We are delighted to partner with HOFV and their partners in creating and marketing prestigious digital collectible NFTs for the major sports enthusiasts. ‘
About the Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company
Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: HOFV, HOFVW) is a resort and entertainment company that leverages the power and popularity of professional football and its legendary players in partnership with the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Headquartered in Canton, Ohio, the Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company owns the Hall of Fame Village, which is powered by Johnson Controls, a multi-purpose sports, entertainment and media destination around the Pro Football Hall. of Fame Campus. Additional information about the company can be found at www.HOFREco.com.
About Dolphin Entertainment, Inc.
Dolphin Entertainment is a leading entertainment and premium content development company. Through our subsidiaries 42West, The Door and Shore Fire Media, we offer expert strategic marketing and advertising services to many of the top brands, both individually and corporate, in the film, television, music, games and hospitality industries. Viewpoint Creative and Be Social complement their efforts with full-service creative branding and production capabilities, as well as social media and influencer marketing services. Dolphin’s Legacy Production Company, founded by Bill O’Dowd, named CEO by Emmy, has produced several films and award-winning digital series.
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