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Esports and video game PR company B/HI has been acquired by Dolphin Entertainment for an undisclosed fee.

Chris Kerr, News Editor

January 12, 2021

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Esports and video game PR company B/HI has been acquired by Dolphin Entertainment for an undisclosed fee. 

The PR agency, formerly known as Bender/Helper Impact, has worked with a number of high-profile game and esports companies including Rovio, Nexon, Konami, Survios, Schell Games, Super League Gaming, and Team Liquid. 

Following the deal, B/HI will operate as a division of Dolphin's entertainment PR subsidiary 42 West, and will be continue to be overseen by co-presidents Dean Bender and Shawna Lynch

According to Dolphin chief exec, Bill O'Dowd, the acquisition will allow the marketing and content production outfit to finally gain a foothold in the lucrative video game market. 

"The acquisition of B/HI provides a tremendous gateway into the last remaining large vertical of entertainment for our Super Group - video gaming and esports," they commented in a press release. "We believe the opportunities to cross-sell services with B/HI will be numerous, as will be the possibilities to create original content and live events."

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Chris Kerr

News Editor, GameDeveloper.com

Game Developer news editor Chris Kerr is an award-winning journalist and reporter with over a decade of experience in the game industry. His byline has appeared in notable print and digital publications including Edge, Stuff, Wireframe, International Business Times, and PocketGamer.biz. Throughout his career, Chris has covered major industry events including GDC, PAX Australia, Gamescom, Paris Games Week, and Develop Brighton. He has featured on the judging panel at The Develop Star Awards on multiple occasions and appeared on BBC Radio 5 Live to discuss breaking news.

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