Leading entertainment executives Jeff Z. (Jeff Zuchowski) and Chad Doher today announced the launch of Loaded Dice Entertainment (LDE), a pioneering entertainment company designed with the goal of empowering independent artists and helping them release music in a creative, financially transparent and supportive environment that helps them find their voice throughout the journey.
“Independent artists have long struggled to find the right resources to grow and sustain their careers in a super competitive market,” said Jeff Z. “With Loaded Dice, we are creating a space where artists can maintain full creative control while accessing the best tools for artist success.”
Adds Chad Doher; “By integrating different pillars of support we are not only giving artists a platform, but we are also giving them a full-fledged ecosystem to thrive in. The music industry is rapidly changing business and with Loaded Dice we are putting the power back in the hands of the artists.”
A deep departure from the industry culture of the past, Jeff Z. and Chad Doher have created a collection of services to help artist reach their highest potential. They include Artist Development (led by a team that have the experience to understand what it takes to appeal to each artist’s demo and helps the artist find their voice), Label Services (a mixture of the best traditional and non-traditional offerings to help create a unique environment for continuous artist growth), Marketing and Distribution (that helps form deep artist partnerships across many forms of media and distribution) and includes digital advertising, synch and global streaming services that cohesively help global growth.
In addition, LDE provides Brand Development to all artists, a tool that helps artists create a strong identity and is key to setting them apart from others in today’s industry. The LDE team works alongside an artist to help them understand their brand and how to grow it throughout their career.
In the weeks to come, Loaded Dice will be announcing a number of new signings and look forward to helping build a new and more sustainable chapter of the music business.
In 2024, seasoned music executive Jeff Z. partnered with leading marketing and media executive Chad Doher to launch Loaded Dice Entertainment (LDE). Initially conceived as an incubator label for emerging artists, LDE has quickly expanded into a full-scale entertainment company.
At LDE, Jeff brings and utilizes his unparalleled expertise in artist development, strategic brand alliances, and audience engagement to the mix. His decades of experience spanning digital streaming, artist marketing, and brand integration have led him to play a key role in shaping how music is discovered, consumed, and monetized. His leadership in launching industry-first initiatives has established him as a driving force behind major shifts in the music business.
Jeff began his career in New York at the legendary Z100 radio station before moving to Miami for a short period of time to work at The Box Music Channel. Soon after, Jeff returned to New York to be a part of the relaunch of the iconic WKTU where he spent the next eleven years rising to Program Director before leaving in 2006.
Jeff was instrumental in transforming Pandora’s relationship with the music industry, leading the company’s first-ever DSP industry relations team and setting a blueprint that has since been adopted by every major streaming platform.
Throughout the years, he has created and produced a large number of the industry’s most exclusive and high-profile events, bringing Fortune 500 brand opportunities to some of the industry’s biggest artists, enabling them to give their core fanbase an opportunity to experience a unique and personal live performance.
Recognizing the need for new models in the evolving entertainment landscape, Jeff founded GioRaine Consulting, advising entertainment startups, consulting for transitioning companies, and developing innovative strategies across gaming, cryptocurrency, livestreaming, and audio platforms. His ability to anticipate industry shifts and connect artists, brands, and audiences has made him a sought-after consultant for companies looking to scale and maximize their impact.
Chad Doher is a trailblazing media mogul with a lifetime of entrepreneurial success, seamlessly bridging the worlds of business and entertainment Over two decades ago, Doher set his sights on the media industry, leveraging his business acumen and forging key partnerships with top industry experts. This strategic pivot led to the creation of a boutique media agency with a prestigious client roster, spanning global hospitality and real estate brands, entertainment giants, and product innovators. But his true passion lies in music and film—two industries where his influence continues to grow.
As the co-founder of Global Pictures Media, Doher has executive-produced an impressive slate of high-profile films, including box-office hits like Arctic Dogs (Jeremy Renner), The War with Grandpa (Robert De Niro), Replicas (Keanu Reeves), and Rob Reiner’s LBJ (Woody Harrelson). He has also backed acclaimed projects such as The Book of Love (Jason Sudeikis, Jessica Biel) and horror standouts Bad Samaritan, Friend Request, and Followed, which dominated the U.S. box office.
Beyond film, Doher is deeply entrenched in the music world. As the driving force behind Loaded Dice Entertainment, he has created a powerhouse platform for independent artists, providing cutting-edge production, marketing, and distribution strategies. Loaded Dice has also launched a live division that will host a wide variety of events that range from small intimate shows to large scale tours, enabling fans to connect with artists and their music in unusual settings.
