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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.”

Underground Printing Continues Midwest Expansion With New Location in Columbus, OH

It’s the distributor/decorator’s third location in the Buckeye State.

Pen Company of America Names National Sales Manager

Ian Brudenell, who has sales experience at Top 40 firms, is stepping into the key role.

Counselor Power 50 2023: No. 34 Chris Lee, The Pebble Group

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Counselor Power 50 2023: No. 50 Jeff Lederer, Myron

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Promo Sales Growth Helps Cimpress Increase Overall Revenue In Q1

The publicly traded Top 40 distributor also hiked its profitability outlook for its fis...

Counselor Power 50 2023: No. 28 Pierre Montaubin & Melissa Ralston, Koozie Group

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Counselor Power 50 2023: No. 21 Jake Himelstein, BAMKO

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Counselor Power 50 2023: No. 24 Andy Shape, Stran & Company

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Counselor Power 50 2023: No. 26 Frank Myers, S&S Activewear

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Counselor Power 50 2023: No. 1 Kevin Lyons-Tarr & Suzanne Worwood, 4imprint

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Counselor Power 50 2023: No. 29 Jo Gilley, Overture Promotions

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Counselor Power 50 2023: No. 7 Chris Anderson, HPG

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Counselor Power 50 2023: No. 4 Marc Simon, HALO Branded Solutions

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Stahls’ Acquires Fulfill Engine

Fulfill Engine, a software technology company, is known for its work on e-commerce, ord...

Travelers Indemnity Co. & Distributor Settle Trademark Infringement Lawsuit

The insurer had accused the promo firm of using its name and logo in email prospecting ...

Gildan Closing a Yarn-Spinning Plant in North Carolina

Some 258 jobs are affected, but the Top 40 supplier said most employees have the option...

Merch-Related Lawsuit Against Phil Mickelson’s LIV Golf Team Could Be Headed to Settlement

Cool Brands Supply Co. first filed the trademark complaint against HyFlyers GC and LIV ...

Proforma Wraps Up Energize Summits for 2023

The events hosted by the Top 40 firm allowed for one-on-one strategic planning between ...

AIA Corporation Hosts National Sales Meeting

The Top 40 distributor’s big event in Nashville sought to educate, inspire and celebrat...

Inktavo Acquires SignTracker

Inktavo already provides software solutions for apparel decorators and promotional prod...

Koozie Group Partners With Dri Mark

The Top 40 supplier is offering highlighter/pen combos from the leading manufacturer of...

Top Tips for Q4 Success From Distributor Sales Pros

These industry aces generate significant business during the busy holiday season. Here,...

New NY Law Lets Retailers Provide Branded Gifts With Sale of Wine & Spirits

It’s part of a legislative package that Gov. Kathy Hochul signed that could help stimul...

ASI Diversity Council Hosts Events to Commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month

Guests included representatives from a community service organization, dance studio, fo...

Koozie Group to Fully Integrate IMAGEN Brands

Three years ago, the Top 40 supplier acquired IMAGEN, also a Top 40 firm at the time, b...