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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.”

Trade Groups Urge Biden Intervention in Port Worker Contract Talks

Importers are concerned that lack of progress in negotiations could lead to work slowdo...

Maple Ridge Farms Donates 10% of Sales to Support Ukraine

The Wisconsin-based food-gifts supplier sent the money to CARE’s Ukraine Crisis Fund.

Starline Partners With Frost Buddy

The Grand Island, NY-based supplier will be selling the retail brand’s universal insula...

Would a Removal of China Tariffs Lower Promo Pricing and Impact Sourcing?

The answer is complicated, say industry executives, as talks about getting rid of or at...

Proforma Names Patrick Magyar Vice President of Marketing

Magyar has been at the Top 40 promo distributorship for 10 years in creative roles.

Rangers FC Accused in Alleged Merch Price-Fixing Scandal

Retailers JD Sports and Elite Sports were part of the collusion with the historic Scott...

Orbus Group Acquires SEG Systems & Services

SEG’s clients include mega brands like Audi, Nike, Dior and Adidas.

ADG Promo Products Names New Director of Sales

Darryn Cross, who has more than 25 years of promo experience, has taken on the leadersh...

Delaware Set to Enforce Stricter Plastic Bag Ban

That could create new opportunities for promo products distributors to sell reusable al...

Enforcement of Xinjiang Import Ban to Begin June 21

Promo importers must ensure none of their supply chain runs through the region of China...

HanesBrands Suffers Ransomware Attack

The global apparel maker, whose products sell extensively in the promo market, has noti...

Acme United Corporation Acquires Promo Supplier Safety Made

The New Hampshire-based promotional products firm says the deal will boost its competit...

Musk: SpaceX to Accept Dogecoin Payments for Merch

The recent development is another interesting intersection between branded merchandise ...

Sportsman Cap & Bag Turns 85

The family-run company has grown from its humble origins in the Great Depression to a N...

Promo Leaders Report Progress in China Manufacturing

Recent COVID-fueled societal lockdowns have hampered the sector and while things aren’t...

Sex Pistols Release ‘God Save the Queen’ Coin as Platinum Jubilee Nears

The legendary punk band has paired the coin with an NFT in what’s a unique – and cheeky...

BAMKO’s Parent Company Names New CFO

Michael Koempel is taking over the chief financial officer role at Superior Group of Co...

IMAGEN Brands Names Jackie Walker National Sales Manager

Walker’s duties include marketplace analysis, recruitment, development and coaching tea...

Cap America Names Joel Krane National Sales Manager

Krane will work in collaboration with the Top 40 supplier’s other national sales manage...

Tekweld Leases 104,000-Square-Foot Building

The Top 40 promo supplier says the industrial space near its current headquarters will ...

Venturaline Acquires Best Way Promotions

The deal continues a recent run of heavy M&A activity in the promo products industry.

Underground Printing Moves Into 172,000-Square-Foot Headquarters

The promo distributor/decorator is based in Michigan with locations around the country.

Arch Promo Group Acquires Drum-Line

The deal involves two promo product suppliers and continues the swift pace of mergers a...

West Coast Port Worker Contract Talks Have Reportedly Been Suspended

The talks, which have potential to significantly impact global supply chains in the pro...

Survey: Mental Health Deteriorates Among American Professionals

A study from The Conference Board, a think tank, offers insights into the mental health...