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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.”

Sourcing Watch: Unrest Grows Among Ethiopian Garment Workers

The East African nation, along with Cambodia, has faced recent criticism related to lab...

Three Fun Merch Trends From the PGA Championship

The trends could carry relevance for promotional product professionals.

Grossman Marketing Group Subsidiary Acquires Suncoast Print Solutions

Promotional products distributor Grossman Marketing Group has now made five acquisition...

Vermont Could Ban Single-Use Plastic Bags

Legislators are also looking to ban polystyrene food and drink containers.

Nike’s Shoppable Snapchat Lens Let Users Buy Team U.S.A. Soccer Jerseys

The experience heralds interesting innovations that could one day be relevant in the pr...

4imprint Says 2019 Sales Up 16% Through April

4imprint (asi/197045), the largest distributor in the promotional products industry...

‘Cocaine Mitch’ Swag Generates Campaign Funds, Stirs Controversy

‘Cocaine Mitch’ is a reference to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.

National Pen, Vistaprint Post Quarterly Sales Declines

Still, Top 40 distributor Cimpress (asi/162149), parent company of both brands, improve...

InnerWorkings Reports Q1 Loss, Sales Decline

The Top 40 distributor is predicting sales growth for the full year, though.

Gildan Reports 67% Decline In Q1 Earnings

The liquidation of Heritage Sportswear (asi/60582) contributed to Gildan’s (asi/56842) ...

Igloo Coolers Recalled After Child Becomes Trapped

Igloo products are sold in the promotional products industry, but indications are that ...

No Official Merchandise For New Royal Baby

The dearth of merch brakes with recent royal tradition.

Fire Hazard Prompts Recall On Mugs

The mugs were labeled "microwave safe." There was only one problem with that:...

Cintas Promotes Navy Veteran To CIO

Matt Hough has been with the Top 40 distributor since 2013.

Delta Apparel Reports Net Loss For Fiscal Half-Year

Top 40 supplier Delta Apparel (asi/49172) has reported a net loss of $209,000 for the...

Will Smith Releases New ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ Merch & It’s Suddenly 1992 Again

The mega star’s limited-time swag collection is another sign of the marketing potential...

Attorney: Heritage Sportswear Liquidation Could Take Months

The Top 40 supplier is still processing orders despite the soon-to-come closure.

New Jersey Could Ban Both Plastic & Paper Bags

Such a ban could potentially benefit promotional product distributors.

Authorities: Promo Pro Killed While Saving Rabbi’s Life In Anti-Semitic Synagogue Shooting

Hero Lori Gilbert-Kaye was a senior account manager at Pro Specialties Group (asi/229725).

ePromos, Mid-Nite Snax & Tekweld Team Up To Power Autism Fundraiser

Centered on cookie-baking and e-tailing, the campaign has so far raised more than $250,...

ePromos, Midnite Snax & Tekweld Team Up To Power Autism Fundraiser

Centered on cookie-baking and e-tailing, the campaign has so far raised more than $250,...

Showdown Displays’ Parent Company Acquires Another European Firm

Sign-Zone announced the acquisition of Promic B.V. Display Systems late Thursday.

Taco Bell Debuts New Line Of Summery Branded Merchandise

“Hot sauce” is the collection’s definitive theme.

U.S. Economy Crushes Estimates & Grows 3.2% In Q1

It’s a positive sign for the promotional products industry, which saw distributor sales...

New CEO & COO/CFO Named At MadeToOrder

Longtime leaders Rod and Barbara Brown are transitioning out of the distributorship.