Seek, Inc. tim urmston

tim urmston
founding president
tim@seekresearch.com
513 . 521 . 1111 P
513 . 505 . 8661 M
859 . 655 . 3714 F

My experience across a broad range of product categories and brands allows me to take many project objectives and translate them into meaningful insights for my clients. I love to be challenged in the creative process as I help my clients think differently about the way they approach their research objectives. There is nothing more rewarding than watching my clients gain insights that ultimately give them the key to winning their branding battles.

Here's the random stuff...

  1. Blue or black pens?  Why? Black because they match my glasses.
  2. Ideal vacation (no budget limit, 2 weeks maximum)? You are going to think I am whack, but I want to do a missions trip to Rwanda with my wife to reach out to the war torn areas and reach out to all of the orphaned kids left over from that.   I have taken my two older kids to Mexico City ( working in Garbage dumps) and China (orphanages) so far.  I know, this guy is ate up... I also want to walk on the beach in Aruba with my bride if that counts.
  3. Best Halloween costume you’ve ever worn? By far the Billy Ray Cyrus Mullet with feathered hair and cut up jeans and sleeveless sweatshirt...”I must say that I truly put the “heart” in “Achy Breaky”.
  4. Something nobody at Seek knew about you before you answered this question? I used to drive the WEBN Limo in Cincinnati and have plenty of stories that I can share upon request.  TEE HEEE
  5. Do you sleep with one or two pillows?  Why? Seven – I fell in love with the “Heavenly Bed” from Westin while traveling with Seek and ended up buying one for my home... If I hear my alarm go off, it takes me about 10 minutes to climb out from under all those heavenly pillows.  That is probably the real reason why I am usually late for those early morning Seek staff meetings.
  6. Which Friends character most reminds you most of yourself, assuming gender is not relevant? Why?  Probably Joey,  I like to think of myself as not appearing to be that smart at first but deceivingly insightful when put into a pinch.  
  7. If you had to live on nothing but fast food for two weeks, what would be your meal of choice?  That’s a tough one as I am a fast food freak.  But if I had to choose...I think it would be the #6 at Taco Bell (Two Baja Supreme Chalupas and a hard Taco’s with a large Cherry Pepsi)...I know, pretty bad that I know the number.  
  8. Mac or PC?  Why?  Mac!!!!!! Only because I want people to call me the Mac Daddy and because Jerry’s desk is bigger so I definitely need a cooler computer.  (Yes Beth,  I am a kid)
  9. It’s a warm summer night and you’re sitting on the front porch...what drink is in your hand?  Miller Genuine Draft straight from the Bottle with the Reds Game playing in the background and the smell of fresh cut grass filling the air.
  10. Worst job you’ve ever had?  I got fired once when I was a waiter at a retirement home, but I didn’t really mind. I got fired for forgetting to bring one of my clients some applesauce.  I have since learned that “Love Wins”
  11. Favorite automobile you’ve ever owned?  1990 YUGO.  The speedometer went up to 110 mph (in case I drove off of a cliff or something) You had to wipe off the coils of the starter before you turned the key and one time it even started itself... I called it “SPEC”.
  12. How did you meet your wife?  The first time I met her, I was breakdancing in high school (no comments please) and she used to come and watch my boys and I break it down.  I really miss those parachute pants.