Gayle Dickie
Gayle is a current Member of the Academy of International Television Arts & Sciences. She is consistent top performer and well-respected entertainment executive with solid relationships having over 25 years in the business of sales/distribution of television, film, syndication, music, animation, toy licensing, marketing, packaging, producing, as well as raising private equity providing exclusive services to various clients and independent studios worldwide. A former syndicator, Gayle was the first female Vice President for Blair Entertainment, holding executive positions at Viacom, Mattel Television Syndication, a division of Mattel Toys, Inc., Television Program Enterprises, Fries Entertainment and Orion Television Syndication. She regularly syndicated, packaged and distributed movie and television programs to over 200 television stations domestically, working with top broadcast O&O stations (U.S.) managing $20M in advertising and $25M in revenues with some of the most recognizable programs in television.
In the 90’s she effectively pitched and packaged, “DRAGONBALL Z” to Saban Entertainment, supervising all domestic syndication and marketing efforts. The show became one of the most successful ‘Japanimation’ programs in the world with global revenues estimated over $40 Billion. In 1997, her independent movie, “THE GIFTED,” went to Cannes Film Festival with sales over $8M.
The following two years, Gayle was recruited as a Managing Director/Business Development of Entertainment and Media for Covansys, Inc. She was responsible for $14M in sales of business intelligence for studio/film/television/music companies providing end-to-end solutions and custom development software applications increasing brand visibility to Warner Bros., Fox Filmed Entertainment, Universal, DreamWorks, MGM, Sony, Paramount, E Networks, Disney and DirecTV.
Continuing her independent spirit, she produced and raised $25 Million in private equity/financing for a feature film in 2009-10, hiring all above the line talent, (Cloris Leachman, Toni Braxton, Chazz Palminteri, Cary Elwes, and Jamie Presley) successfully recouping Michigan’s 42% of tax credit/spend back to investors.
Considered an expert in her field, Gayle consults with numerous entertainment companies and is a member of NATPE & FAME. A former competitive athlete, Gayle set (and still holds) the WORLD RECORD of 13,104 Bent-Knee Sit-Ups in 12 Hours on ABC-TV in 1980. It was a World Wide Television Event Program entitled, “The New and Spectacular Guinness Book of World Records.”
With more than 25 years at the intersection of television, media, entertainment, gaming, and emerging technology, Gayle Dickie has become a globally recognized strategist, keynote speaker, and advisor helping organizations anticipate where audiences, technology, and culture are headed next. As Founder and CEO of Gamer World News Entertainment (GWNe), she created one of the industry's first global media platforms dedicated to the convergence of gaming, interactive entertainment, and digital culture. Her expertise made her a regular on-air industry analyst for FOX Business, appearing on Varney & Co., Mornings with Maria, and Cavuto: Coast to Coast, while speaking at leading international media, gaming, and technology conferences across the United States and the Middle East.
Today, Gayle advises companies, governments, investors, and global brands on strategic growth at the intersection of media, technology, gaming, entertainment, and emerging consumer ecosystems. She helps organizations identify new market opportunities, develop innovative business strategies, build high-value partnerships, and create audience-first experiences that drive engagement, revenue, and long-term growth.
Through Crazytown Creative and Crazytown International, Gayle works with executive leadership teams to navigate industry transformation, accelerate innovation, and position organizations for success in rapidly evolving global markets. Her work spans the United States, the United Arab Emirates, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where she is developing strategic collaborations that connect media, technology, gaming, and international business.
In addition to her strategic advisory work, Gayle is in post production on two feature documentaries—Fearless: The Life of Cloris Leachman and Gangster to Gladiator: The Lynn "Red" Williams Story—continuing her passion for developing compelling stories that educate, inspire, and create lasting cultural impact.
