ABOUT THE DICE DIFFERENCE

WE ROLL ACES ALL DAY, EVERY DAY.

We work in all facets of modern entertainment—with recording artists, producers, songwriters, screenwriters, directors, animators, and social influencers. Our client list includes some of the world’s most recognizable names. We are a full-service company, supporting our diverse roster of talent through artist management, music publishing, touring, production, screenwriting, animation, and strategic brand development.

We have a bold and innovative approach to content creation. We’re always willing to expand and develop new content that shakes things up and excites audiences. Long gone are the days when networks get all the glory. We’re shining the spotlight on talent. We’ve brought together some of the smartest and most successful producers and teamed them up with innovative visionaries to create content that is original, engaging and relevant.

MEET THE TEAM

THE CAST MATTERS – AND WE’VE GOT A-LISTERS

Frank Ford

Co-Founder/CEO

Frank Ford not only brings the right teams together but also reframes what winning means, focusing on beating the odds, putting dynamics ahead of mechanics and making bold moves early to better position Dice for long term success! He was the founder of Evolve Media Group, where they identified and created deep rooted relationships with their clients (Celebrities, Athletes and Musicians) and applied innovative endorsement methods into the channels that made the biggest impact. He has strategic partnerships with nearly every team in the NFL, MLB, NBA and NHL along with the leagues in the Professional Sporting Industry. He also works extensively with Fortune 500 Companies, Franchises, Publishing Houses(book/music), Athlete/Talent and Artist Management.

Aaron Phillips

Co-Founder/President

AP has unparalleled experience in entertainment. From promising young talent to renowned artists, he has worked with and managed some of the biggest names in the industry including Pink, Carl (Chucky) Thompson, Mary J. Blige, Dante Thomas, Dr. Dre and Nikki Williams. A natural leader with the ability to think critically and creatively, AP brings fresh perspective, relativity and relatability to content development. A self-acclaimed people person, Aaron has the keen ability to create and maintain close relationships; including contacts at some of the industry’s most recognized labels such as MCA, Universal, Sony, BMG and more.

Jeremy Ostermiller

Co-Founder/Chief Revenue Officer

Jeremy started his first business at 15. He later went on and launched one of the fastest growing digital media companies in the country [Altitude Digital], which he started with only $500 [no, that’s not a typo.] He has some serious clout in the digital media world, bringing programmatic advertising content to internet-connected screens & displays around the world. To top it all off, he’s also a massively successful & well known promoter in the music industry.


YEAH. HE’S PRETTY FLY FOR A WHITE GUY.

James "Disco Donnie" Estopinal, Jr.

Co-Founder

Disco Donnie is a pioneer in the electronic dance music (EDM) scene. He has been promoting EDM events for over 29 years and has helped to make EDM mainstream. He is also a passionate advocate for the First Amendment right to expression and has been involved in several legal battles over the right to hold EDM events.

Disco Donnie started his career in the early 1990s in New Orleans. He quickly became known for his elaborately themed parties and his ability to attract top DJs. In 1999, he partnered with Pasquale Rotella to create Insomniac Events, one of the largest EDM promoters in the world.

Disco Donnie has also been involved in several other successful EDM ventures, including Freaky Deaky and Ubbi Dubbi. He is a true visionary in the EDM scene and has helped to shape the genre into what it is today.

STRATEGIC PARTNERS

Ernest Wilson

EMPATHY. ADAPTABILITY. INTELLECTUAL CURIOSITY. CULTURAL COMPETENCY. 360 DEGREE THINKING.

Ernest is the thinker focused on understanding the necessary aspects of success in this digitally driven era. An impactful conversationalist and listener, he has spent years speaking with and understanding Hollywood and Silicon Valley execs, world leaders [African heads of state, UN experts and even millennials. HE PUTS the ART IN SMART

Josh Black

AUTHOR. PUBLIC SPEAKER. ENTREPRENEUR. SPORTS & MEDICINE EXECUTIVE.

[Insert deep breath]: Insights, data, product innovation, brand creation, pricing strategy, pack creation, go-to-market, trade marketing, sports marketing, sponsorship, campaign ideation, creative development and production, media management, brand activation, content ideation and ROI measurement. In other words, professional juggler and doer of all things.

Gayle Dickie

PRODUCER. SYNDICATOR. WRITER. EXECUTIVE. INNOVATIVE THINKER.

Gayle crushes like a bull in a china shop. A jack of all trades, she executes and gets shit done through determination and out of the box thinking. She even does technology – making eSports and gaming mainstream through mobile apps. Don’t let her sweet smile fool you. She’s tough as nails. WORLD RECORD HOLDER BENT KNEE SIT UPS: 13,104

Ken Ross

BILLY JOEL, WHAM!, THE WHO, COME FLY WITH ME, DAZZLING DUNKS, BASKETBALL BLOOPERS & OLYMPIC HIGHLIGHT TAPES.

Ken has been creating original content for decades [a-hem, his CBS bio calls him a pioneer.] With sales and marketing experience in his back pocket, he has a knack for developing and working with sports related original content [Psst…he was the executive producer for Space Jam.] WHEN HE SHOOTS, HE SCORES.

REAL CONTENT. REAL PEOPLE. REAL INFLUENCE.