Ol’ Green Eyes Kevin Fleming June 5, 2013 Entertainment, Music News, Radio News 2 Broadcast icon Donnie Simpson taps Ed Pearson, owner of talent and program development company Esome Media Group and president of Doug Banks Media, to lead the exploration charge of his return to radio. Simpson says, “I consulted with my management team, looked at the landscape and after careful deliberation, decided Ed was the right person to partner with. He knows radio and he’s a friend. I’m confident that Ed will deliver something really kool.” Pearson says, “Donnie brings tremendous value to the radio and entertainment industries because he’s a proven ratings winner with a timeless brand. I look forward to planning his return to radio and finding the right partners to do that with.” Related 2 Responses Linda Wills June 6, 2013 Hooray! Donnie is returning back to radio. I was an intern at WKYS radio station under Donnie in the music library when I was a student at American University. Jeff Newman, and Joe Afnedo were working at the station at that time. Donnie is a great person with a wonderful personality; he is a family man, a friend and has millions of fans. I salute you Donnie and welcome back to radio! ROLAND BYNUM June 10, 2013 MY DETROIT BROTHER HURRY BACK TO THE AIR WAVES. YOU’RE A TREMENDOUS TALENT, AND MUCH TOO YOUNG NOT TO BE DOING SOMETHING WITH THAT GREAT TALENT THAT YOU HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH. SEE YOU ON THE RADIO (TV)
Linda Wills June 6, 2013 Hooray! Donnie is returning back to radio. I was an intern at WKYS radio station under Donnie in the music library when I was a student at American University. Jeff Newman, and Joe Afnedo were working at the station at that time. Donnie is a great person with a wonderful personality; he is a family man, a friend and has millions of fans. I salute you Donnie and welcome back to radio!
ROLAND BYNUM June 10, 2013 MY DETROIT BROTHER HURRY BACK TO THE AIR WAVES. YOU’RE A TREMENDOUS TALENT, AND MUCH TOO YOUNG NOT TO BE DOING SOMETHING WITH THAT GREAT TALENT THAT YOU HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH. SEE YOU ON THE RADIO (TV)