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Christopher Ruvo

  • Executive Editor, News & Content Strategy

Chris spearheads ASI Media’s news coverage, leading the creation of daily articles, in-depth feature reports, podcasts and videos that tackle the most important topics in the promo products industry. His writing and multi-media work has earned numerous regional and national awards, including the 2019 and 2022 Neal Awards for “Best Range of Work By A Single Author.”

Study: Factory Audits Fail To Protect Garment Workers

The findings from a labor rights group could be worth a review by promotional products ...

‘Make Campus Great Again’ Outreach Includes Trump Reelection Merch

The Trump campaign has also launched an extensive line of 2020-themed branded swag.

Baltimore Considers Plastic Bag Ban

Baltimore officials want to ban retailers from giving out single-use plastic bags,...

Survey: Most CEOs Don’t Foresee Recession in the Next Year

Trade war , recent quarterly declines in U.S. GDP growth, and manufacturing output...

Custom Ink Subsidiary Acquires Music Merch Platform

Los Angeles-based Sidestep previously received an investment from Beyoncé.

Chairman of Luxury Brand Coach Invests in Harper+Scott

The NYC-based distributorship says the investment will propel initiatives to drive grea...

Obituary: Harriette E. Shevin, Dard Products

For years, Harriette E. Shevin worked with her late husband Cary to make Dard...

HYLETE’s Charitable Outreach Aims To Support Female Student-Athletes

The fitness lifestyle apparel brand has partnered with the GRACEDBYGRIT Foundation.

Staples Promo Products Names New Top Executive

Harvard graduate Matthew Eckhouse takes over from Richard Witaszak.

Lazzari Lands Proforma’s Largest-Ever Single Contract

Mike Lazzari’s $24 million deal is with a multinational financial services firm.

Witaszak No Longer With Staples Promotional Products

The long-time head of the industry’s second largest distributorship is now not with the...

Links Unlimited Partners With KNOMO London

Cincinnati, OH-based supplier Links Unlimited (asi/67617) announced Tuesday that it...

Trend Alert: Cannabis Swag’s Expansion

Limited edition merch for a cannabis history pop-up museum is another sign of the oppor...

BDA Acquires BrandVia

The deal weds two Top 40 distributorships that had combined 2018 North American promo s...

BDA Will No Longer Be Acquiring BrandVia

The two Top 40 firms have agreed to call off the acquisition.

University of Tennessee Turns Bullied Boy’s Hand-Drawn Design Into Official T-Shirt

The heartwarming story highlights the powerful emotional connection promo products can ...

Facebook: We’re Making It Easier To Sell Merch Directly

New features for public figures aim to facilitate the selling of branded merchandise an...

Deb Taylor Steps Down as CEO of Taylor Corp.

The parent company of Top 40 distributor Taylor Communications will now be headed by Gl...

TSC Strikes Strategic Partnership With Ouray

Cincinnati-based Top 40 promotional products supplier TSC Apparel (asi/90518) has...

Looming ‘REAL ID’ Requirement Poised To Disrupt Business Travel

If you fly, now is a good time to get your ‘REAL ID’ drivers license.

Fully Promoted Names New Executive As Office Franchising Model Gains Steam

Top 40 distributor Fully Promoted (asi/384000) has hired a new director of vendor...

Innovation Watch: The Biodegradable Plant & Algae T-Shirt

It’s an eco innovation the promotional products industry should keep its eyes on.

Gildan Releases Corporate Responsibility, Sustainability Report

The Top 40 supplier says its efforts have focused on eco-friendly initiatives and impro...

HALO Plans Large Expansion Of New Corporate Headquarters

The Top 40 distributor is adding about 277,000 square feet.

Los Angeles Could Ban Disposable Plastic Water Bottles

The prohibition could present challenges and opportunities for promo.