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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.”

Cintas Set To Pay $4 Million To Settle 401(k) Plan Lawsuit

Former employees of the Top 40 distributor brought the case. An agreement was reached i...

A Loss, Layoffs & Lower Sales: Challenges Continue for Delta Apparel in Q1

The Top 40 supplier described demand as sluggish.

European Supplier Reworks €50 Million Debt Amid Reported Weak Profitability

Portugal-based Stricker has locations on multiple continents and says it works with cli...

Shonebarger Steps Down as Hit Promo President; Schmidt Now CEO & President

Eric Shonebarger spent 20 years with the Top 40 supplier, spearheading technological ad...

Corporate Imaging Concepts Names New CEO

David Ashe, a longtime business leader with private equity-related experience, is now t...

Trader Joe’s Files Appeal of Judge’s Scathing Dismissal of Merch-Centered Lawsuit

The grocery chain believes a union has infringed on its trademarks in branded apparel, ...

Activist Investor Goes on Offensive Against New Gildan CEO, Board of Directors

Browning West issued a sharply worded statement questioning new chief executive Vince T...

JC Pro Design Acquires Small Lake City Promo

The owner of the purchased firm, Collin Wilkinson, is joining JC as outside sales manager.

FTC Final Ruling on Proposed Ban of Noncompete Agreements Looms

The potential outlawing of noncompete clauses for essentially all workers in the United...

Merch-Related Lawsuit Against Phil Mickelson’s LIV Golf Team Dismissed

A federal judge dismissed the case with prejudice after the two sides reached an appare...

Gold Coast Promo Products Association President Joins Bag Makers

Shelley Bednarski brings more than 20 years of sales experience to the Top 40 firm.

Is M&A in Promo Poised To Rebound in 2024?

Dealmaking decreased in the second half of 2023, but indications are that acquisitions ...

ScreenBroidery Promotes Brandi Johnson to Director of Operations

Johnson has been with the Indiana-based distributorship, a Counselor Best Places to Wor...

AIA Corporation Names Josh Pospisil VP of Business Development

Pospisil joins the Top 40 distributor after about a decade working on the supplier side...

Labor Department Sued Over New Rule That Stands To Impact Independent Contractors in Promo

Four freelance writers have filed the suit, calling the regulation vague and confusing,...

Whitestone Branding Names New Director of Client Services

Lauren Dustin brings leadership experience at a Top 40 promo firm and with retail brand...

Buffalo Bay Is Exiting the Promo Products Industry

The supplier will continue accepting new and repeat orders through the end of February.

Stat Spotlight: The Economic Picture Brightens in Early 2024

Positive developments include rising consumer confidence, stronger forecasts for growth...

The Ampersand Group Acquires Trogo Sales

Todd Mellon, president/CEO of Ampersand, believes the deal will help power business in ...

Proforma Printhouse Makes Third Acquisition in Three Years

The firm, which is affiliated with Top 40 distributor Proforma, bought a fellow Michiga...

The Specialty Company Acquires Perfect Promotions & More

TSC Inc. is retaining all Perfect employees and keeping the company’s North Carolina fa...

Cimpress’ 2024 Half-Year Sales Increase 8%, Profitability Rises

The Top 40 distributor, parent company to Vistaprint and former Top 40 firm National Pe...

Counselor 2024 Best Places to Work: #34 – Stowebridge

Find out what makes this distributor a top workplace.

The Bright Side: Logomark Empowers Shelter to Soldier to Pair Service Dog With Military Veteran

It’s part of an ongoing do-gooding initiative from the Top 40 supplier in which it fund...

Counselor 2024 Best Places to Work: #72 – AIA Corporation

Find out what makes this distributor a top workplace.