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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.”

SanMar Announces New Lifestyle Collection of Clothes & Bags

Promo’s largest supplier emphasized the versatility and on-trend styling and fits of Me...

Cintas’ Sales and Earnings Rise in Fiscal Q3

The Cincinnati-headquartered firm, known for its uniform rental and facility services b...

BAMKO’s 2021 Sales Increase Nearly 7%

A more than $77 million rise in the Top 40 distributor’s core promo products business d...

Hirsch Gift Names Amanda Delaney Marketing Manager

Delaney is a promo products veteran who has previously worked for high-profile industry...

NFL, Fanatics Sued in Case Centered on Branded Merchandise

A group of consumers is seeking class action status for the suit, which alleges that th...

China’s Spreading COVID Shutdowns Complicate Promo’s Supply Chain

Delays in production and shipping of products are being reported, but it remains to be ...

SEC Proposes Mandating Disclosures on Emissions, Climate-Related Risks

If approved, the rules would significantly increase reporting requirements for publicly...

Promo Distributor Indicted for Allegedly Lying to Obtain COVID Relief Funds

John Anthony Taylor, who was already facing separate charges over an alleged PPE scam, ...

ADM Endeavors’ Sales Rise 30% in 2021

The publicly traded company is the parent firm of Fort Worth, TX-area promo products di...

SnugZ USA Partners With Draft Top

As seen on Shark Tank, Draft Top enables users to remove can tops with a twist or two, ...

4imprint’s North American Promo Sales Reach Nearly $774 Million

The third-largest distributor by revenue in the promo products industry also posted a 6...

FTC Takes Action Against CafePress for Alleged Data Breaches, Cover-Ups

The FTC said CafePress’ lax cybersecurity led to hackings that exposed customers. The o...

Feds to Launch Supply Chain Information Exchange

The goal of the voluntary digital initiative is to make America’s supply chain flow mor...

China COVID Shutdowns Spark Product Supply Concerns in Promo

There’s worry that societal lockdowns affecting China-based factories that North Americ...

Dov Charney Files for Bankruptcy

The bankruptcy will not affect operations at Los Angeles Apparel, the promo products su...

Storm Creek Names Director of Marketing

Maureen Olson moves into the role at the sustainability-focused apparel supplier, takin...

Soaring Fuel Costs Could Drive Product Price Increases

Inflationary pressures tied to skyrocketing oil and natural gas costs, along with geopo...

Biden Ups ‘Made-in-USA’ Requirement for Government Purchases

Promo firms that work with the federal government will have to meet the new standard, w...

Best Places to Work: #5 – Stowebridge

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Best Places to Work: #8 – Tic Toc

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Threadfast Apparel Plants More Than 46,000 Trees in 2021

The reforestation initiative was part of the apparel supplier’s broader sustainability ...

Best Places to Work: #15 – iPromo

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Best Places to Work: #25 – Evans Manufacturing

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SanMar Hires Two High-Level Tech Executives

David Smith and Mark Szkudlarek are expected to drive innovation at the promo products ...

Best Places to Work: #22 – Bob Lilly Promotions

Find out what makes this distributor a top promo industry workplace.