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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.”

BDA Hires Former Microsoft Pro to VP Role

Anouk Pape is the Top 40 distributor’s new vice president of global marketing and creat...

Starline Promotes Nicole Tasca & Brian DeBottis to New Leadership Roles

The Top 40 supplier says the pair has nearly 40 years of combined industry experience.

Aprons, Etc. Names New VP of Sales

Richelle Merckle has a background in manufacturing sales.

Jury Acquits 3 Distributors Accused of Rigging Bids To Defraud the US Army

Lawrence O’Brien, Bruce LaRoche and Thomas Dailey were found not guilty after a lengthy...

Organizer: Best Attendance Since Before COVID for U.K.’s ‘Peak Season’ Merchandise World

A widespread focus on sustainability and overall positive sentiment despite economic un...

Half-Year Revenue & Earnings Decline for Ennis, Inc.

The publicly traded supplier of print and promo products noted the results pertain to t...

Stat Spotlight: Inflation Stubbornly Persists

Rising fuel costs were a key factor in an acceleration in August, but some analysts say...

Union Wants Judge To Toss Trader Joe’s Merch Trademark Lawsuit

In July, Trader Joe’s sued a union representing some of its workers, alleging the group...

CPSC Approves Safety Standard for Products With Button Cell & Coin Batteries

Industry companies that sell such products must comply with the mandate.

Starline Names Jeffrey Hassler President; Mason Lapsker Becomes CEO

Hassler has been with the Top 40 firm for about a decade. Lapsker is the grandson of co...

Alphabroder Suing Company Formerly Known as Teespring for $633K

The Top 40 supplier’s case is one of at least seven lawsuits filed this year against th...

Chip Danby Named VP of Sales for EdwardsX

Formerly known as Bishop Custom Clothing, EdwardsX is the custom-apparel division of To...

Supplier Rebrands to Orbus Visual Communications Canada

The Ontario-based company was previously known as Ultima Displays Canada. It’s also got...

Competitive Edge Promotes Dawn Janis to VP of Sales

Janis is an industry veteran who joined the woman-owned distributorship a year ago.

Proforma Names Evan Gall Vice President of Sales

The Top 40 distributor said that Gall will steer sales strategy and build strong client...

Federal Rescheduling of Marijuana to a Class III Substance Could Spark Promo Sales, Distributors Say

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is considering changing cannabis from a Schedu...

Arch Promo Group Acquires Made-in-USA Drinkware Supplier

Arch, which already owns multiple industry suppliers, has bought Illinois-based HOWW Ma...

A $26K Con: The Pidcock Poser Victimizes Another Distributor

A fraudster fronted as a real buyer for Ohio University – Michael Pidcock – and tricked...

Boundless Names Tanya McKinney Director of Business Development

McKinney is an industry veteran with past experience at other Top 40 firms.

A Supplier’s Perspective on the ‘Pidcock’ Con & Related Scams Aimed at Industry Companies

The fraud attempts happen frequently, says Justin Tsou. Suppliers and distributors can ...

Top 40 Distributor Fully Promoted Elevates Two Leaders to New Roles

Kurt Tempelmeyer and George Matchak have past experience at other Top 40 firms.

Facilisgroup & Brand Addition Parent Company Increased Sales in First Half of 2023

Headquartered in the United Kingdom, The Pebble Group generated sales of £63.3 million,...

Adform Creative Has Rebranded as brandor

Company ownership is remaining the same. The new name reflects the promo distributorshi...

FTC Orders Clothing Accessories Companies To Pay More Than $190K for False Made-in-the-USA Claims

Customers must also be notified. The case has takeaways for promo firms that wish to av...

West Coast Port Workers Ratify Contract; East & Gulf Coast Contract Talks Loom

The ratification ends the potential of a supply chain-crippling strike out west, but no...