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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.”

Geiger Makes Fifth Acquisition in the United Kingdom

The Lewiston, ME-headquartered Top 40 distributor continues a strategy of growing its p...

Top 40 Supplier Hirsch Names New CEO

Paul Hirsch is rising to the chief executive role at the Houston, TX-based firm that hi...

The Campaign: Creating Millions of Branded Face Masks For JPMorgan Chase

Promo pro Donna Bridgeforth executed the massive orders early in the pandemic – and tur...

‘Greenwashing’ Lawsuit Against Nike Claims Recycled Polyester Apparel Isn’t Sustainable

The outcome of the case could have implications for apparel marketers, including those ...

Postal Service Debuts New Package Delivery Service

Ground Advantage aims to transport packages under 70 pounds for shippers of all sizes –...

Creating Pittsburgh’s First-Ever Official Branded Merch Collection

CommonWealth Press, a union apparel decorating shop, developed the just-launched line i...

Supplier Pin Machine Acquires Gempire

Former Gempire owner Harvey Mackler, a member of the Hall of Fame Foundation of the Spe...

Zing Manufacturing Debuts Redesigned Website

The online destination has features that include high-definition product images and rea...

David Klatt Transitions From CEO to Adviser Role at Koozie Group

The Top 40 supplier said the move was planned and noted the executive team is working d...

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...