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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.”

Dave Saracino Joins A.T. Cross Company in Senior VP Role

The promo industry veteran, a Counselor Lifetime Achievement Award winner, is spearhead...

Supplier Changes Name to Orbus Visual Communications

The Illinois-headquartered firm was formerly known as Orbus Exhibit & Display Group.

Facilisgroup Promotes Amy Rabideau to SVP Position

The industry veteran will play a key leadership role in spearheading strategy and innov...

UPS, Teamsters Make Progress in Contract Talks That Could Help Avoid a Strike

Talks between the two sides resumed over the weekend after breaking down last week.

Kanye West Reportedly Taps Dov Charney To Be CEO of Yeezy

Charney, a controversial figure who once was one of the promo industry’s most high-prof...

Florida Distributor Reports Another ‘Pidcock-Poser’ Scam Attempt

It’s the latest example of a con in which crooks pretend to be a real buyer for Ohio Un...

C-Suite Shake-Up Occurs at Under Armour

Two executives are departing the maker of athletic apparel and footwear, while a chief ...

Union Negotiators for UPS Workers Cut Off Contract Talks as Strike Deadline Looms

The Teamsters want the delivery service provider to present a “best and final” contract...

Primer: How To Handle Trademark Infringement Issues

Legal experts offer basic tips for avoiding trademark infringement in logos and graphic...

Baltimore Glassware Decorators Has Closed

The supplier had specialized in branded drinkware.

UPS Workers Authorize Strike If New Contract Not Reached by End of July

A strike is not imminent, and negotiations are ongoing. If a work stoppage were to occu...

Inclusion & Support: ASI Celebrates Pride With Special Events

Employees enjoyed an on-site Fun Walk, happy hour, virtual tour of a local LGBTQ+ suppo...

Imperial Chosen as the Licensed Headwear Provider for Major League Pickleball

Top 40 supplier Sportsman Cap & Bag (asi/88877) carries the Imperial brand and is offer...

Inclusion & Support: ASI Celebrates Pride With Special Events

*Writer Sara Lavenduski and Photographer Sean Bolton contributed to this report. ...

Ennis, Inc. Reports Sales Increase, Flat Earnings in Q1

The publicly traded supplier of print and promotional products said recent acquisitions...

Gregg Szpicek To Lead Tekweld Sales Team

The industry veteran rejoined the Top 40 firm as vice president of business development...

ASB Ranks Among Top 10 Workplaces in Minnesota

The Top 40 distributor placed fourth among large companies on the list compiled by the ...

Skateboard Apparel Brand Sues Phil Mickelson’s LIV Golf Team Over Logo

Fallen Footwear alleges that Lefty’s HyFlyers GC logo is “nearly identical” to its insi...

Friends of Late Industry Leader Steve Friedman Use Merch to Raise Cancer-Battling Funds

Top 40 distributor BAMKO is backing the effort by matching donations.

Screen Printer’s ‘SELL’ Shirts Fuel Viral Fan Protest Against Oakland Athletics Ownership

Fans accuse Owner John Fisher of running the team into the ground and are irate that he...

Promo Executives Say Tentative Contract for West Coast Port Workers Is Good News for Supply Lines

While the deal still needs final ratification, the preliminary agreement is positive, a...

4 Quirky Merch Trends From the 2023 U.S. Open Championship Collection

Promo products distributors can capitalize by translating the trends to the right clien...

Appeals Court Says Workplace Discrimination Lawsuit Against S&S Activewear Can Proceed

Former employees claim “sexist, misogynistic” rap music that was allegedly played at th...

Judge: Top 40 Distributor Can’t Be Held Liable as a Manufacturer in Power Bank-Caused House Fire Lawsuit

The ruling from the Court of Appeals of Indiana upholds an earlier trial court decision...

Phil Gergen Named CIO of Koozie Group

Gergen has worked on the technology side of promo for 20 years and has been active in P...