LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / February 25, 2020 / Entertainment PR powerhouse 42West, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:DLPN), congratulates Rachel Aberly, Executive Vice President of 42West, for winning the inaugural "Publicist of the Year" award at the 2020 ICG (International Cinematographers Guild) Publicists Awards on February 7 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. Aberly was selected over four other nominees by the ICG's Local 600 membership of union publicists and was presented the honor at the guild's annual awards ceremony by 42West Founder and Co-CEO Leslee Dart. The organization, which has been bestowing awards to honor publicity and promotion for 57 years, created the "Publicist of the Year" honor this cycle to recognize an individual for outstanding achievement in a single year.
Ms. Aberly, in her role as EVP in the 42West Los Angeles office, oversees a broad swath of film, streaming/television, and corporate outreach campaigns, with a specific focus on behind the camera artists and awards campaigns for craft artisans including cinematographers, production designers, costume designers, film editors, sound technicians, hair/makeup artists, and composers. This year, craft campaigns she worked on received a total of 24 Academy Award nominations and won six Oscars.
"We are so proud and happy that Rachel's work has been recognized by her peers in the publicity field," say 42West Co-CEO's Leslee Dart and Amanda Lundberg. "Throughout her career, Rachel has been a true partner for all who collaborate with her, and her life's work has left an indelible mark on our field and expanded the horizons of how artistry can be celebrated through the tireless commitment of a public relations professional."
More than 800 entertainment industry leaders and celebrities attended the ceremony.
About Dolphin Entertainment, Inc.
Dolphin Entertainment is a leading independent entertainment marketing and premium content development company. Through our subsidiaries 42West, The Door, and Shore Fire Media, we provide expert strategic marketing and publicity services to many of the top brands, both individual and corporate, in the film, television, music, and hospitality industries. Dolphin's acquisition of Viewpoint Creative adds full-service creative branding and production capabilities to our marketing group. Dolphin's legacy content production business, founded by Emmy-nominated CEO Bill O'Dowd, has produced multiple feature films and award-winning digital series.
About 42 West
With unparalleled experience, contacts, and expertise, 42West is one of the leading full-service public-relations firms in the entertainment industry. The firm's PR professionals have developed and executed marketing and publicity strategies for hundreds of movies, television shows, and digital productions, as well as for countless individual actors, filmmakers, recording artists, and authors. In addition, 42West has also provided strategic communications counsel to a wide variety of high-profile individuals and corporate clients - ranging from movie and pop stars to major studios and media conglomerates.
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SOURCE: Dolphin Entertainment, Inc.
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