Dante Simpson
Dante Jemeil Simpson (Born November 23, 1976) is an American businessman and CEO of DSA Media Group, a premiere brand, sports and entertainment marketing company. He has overseen the rapid growth and expansion of the marketing agency, as well as provided consultation to a multitude of companies. Through DSA Media Group, he has become widely recognized as a charismatic pioneer of the marketing industry. Simpson is also the Global President of EON Interactive and Managing Partner & Chief Marketing Officer at LaureLuxe Metal Couture & Jewelry.
Career
DSA Media Group
Simpson currently oversees marketing strategies for many of the nation’s premiere brands, with a current portfolio in excess of $45 million. DSA Media Group provides in depth strategic and integrated marketing objectives. The award winning division is made up of specialists with a variety of backgrounds in marketing, public relations and technology, all with a common passion for working on the best indigenous and international brands. DSA Media’s client experience has included programs for Mercedes Benz, The Maloof Family (owners of Sacramento Kings/The Palms Las Vegas), Sprite, Anheuser-Busch, New York Islanders, Brothers Sewing Machines, Jiffy Lube, IHOP, Quiznos, GQ Magazine, and others.
EON Interactive
Eon Interactive opened its doors in 2011 under the direction of Hector Rodriguez (Co-Chief Executive Officer), Mike Rufail (Co-Chief Executive Officer), Mary McKay (Chief Business Development Officer), Tyler Thompson (General Manager), Dale Petroskey (Board of Directors) and Dante Simpson (Global President). Being one of the central figures and Global President of EON interactive, Simpson envisions EON Interactive playing a role in helping eSports to emerge as one of the major televised sports in the United States. With an interest in pro gaming dating back to 2008, Simpson announced that EON Interactive would spearhead the age of new thinking by introducing the world to competitive and consumer video gaming. EON Interactive’s corporate site launched on April 18, 2012.
Honors and Recognition
After DSA Media’s founding, Simpson became a symbol of his company and industry. Simpson was awarded with The Network Journal’s Class of 2011 40 under 40 Achievement award. A Billboard magazine feature story on Simpson referred to him as "The living proof that success in the entertainment industry comes in varying forms”. Simpson has been recognized by TrueNYC.com as Entrepreneur-Of-The-Month and has made television appearances on Fox Sports, CNN, CBS and ESPN.