Industry authorities honor 24 professionals by bestowing education credentials

Advertising Specialty Institute Announces New MASI Graduates and Certified Professionals

The Advertising Specialty Institute (ASI) has recently announced the graduation of 24 industry professionals who have completed the MASI (Master Advertising Specialist Institute) program. This prestigious achievement was earned by Lisa Gapen, Eric Gould, Cheryl Hokanson, Susan McCormick, Amy Pellnitz, and several others.

ASI's MASI program is designed to equip professionals with comprehensive knowledge in sales, marketing, social media, business-building, technology, and other essential topics. The courses are presented by experts in their respective fields, ensuring a high-quality learning experience.

Timothy M. Andrews, the president and chief executive officer of ASI, emphasized the importance of education in career advancement, stating, "Education is critical to career advancement."

The Advertising Specialty Institute, a family-owned and operated company since 1962, has consistently been ranked among the "Best Places to Work" in Philadelphia and Bucks County, PA. The company offers an unmatched portfolio of educational opportunities, award-winning publications, and insightful research reports.

ASI's Education Certification Program offers over 500 live and online education courses for more than 40,000 professionals. The program is free for ASI members and features two certification levels: BASI (Basic Advertising Specialist Institute) and MASI.

In addition to the MASI graduates, ASI also announced the certification of 24 more industry professionals. The total number of certified professionals is now 1,733.

ASI annually invests $1.3 million in educating its members, demonstrating its commitment to the professional growth of its network of 23,500 suppliers, distributors, and decorators in the $23 billion promotional products industry.

ASI's flagship product, ESP, serves the industry's supply and marketing chain. The company also produces live events and educational programs that enable companies in 61 countries to be more efficient, productive, and profitable.

Moreover, ASI's Counselor magazine provides the most authoritative business content in the promotional products industry. Over 40,000 individuals are enrolled in the ASI University digital campus, further underscoring ASI's dedication to education and professional development.

While there are no publicly available or updated lists specifying the newest MASI academy graduates who are not already named, the search results contain no direct information about recent MASI alumni beyond existing named lists. However, the graduation of these 24 professionals marks a significant milestone in their careers and the industry as a whole.

The latest BASI graduates include Dave Bernier, Dominick Blanchard, Madeline Borton, Kristen Boyce, Bradley Curtis, Rosemary Dingmann, Amanda Dudek, Helen Figueroa, Asia Hogan, Amanda Hueneke, Jeffrey Maksud, Bill McCormick, Sean O'Sullivan, Sarah Pitts, Suzanne Shea, John Sullivan, Rob Thoresen, Robert Witenhafer, and Suzanne Witenhafer. Their achievements serve as a testament to the value of ASI's Education Certification Program.