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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.”

AIM Smarter Promotes Kara Main to Senior Director Role

The network for promo products distributors says the industry veteran will provide lead...

ADG Promo Products Partners With Iron Flask

The Top 40 promo supplier will be offering a variety of drinkware styles from the retai...

Gildan Debuts App for Employee Grievances

The Top 40 supplier says the app makes it easier to submit, respond to and track issues.

Wimbledon Debuts ‘Meta’ Merch in New ‘WimbleWorld’ Roblox Game

The world’s most prestigious tennis tournament has entered the metaverse, a venture tha...

West Coast Port Worker Contract Set to Expire

The U.S.’s top labor official said negotiations for a new contract are progressing and ...

Facilisgroup Hosts Partner Summit and Supplier Showcase

It was the company’s biggest event since 2018, drawing more than 700 attendees and indu...

Prosecutors: Promo Distributor Expected to Plead Guilty to Fraud

John Anthony Taylor is facing prosecution over an alleged PPE scam. He’s also been indi...

Fully Promoted Franchise Acquires Garment Specialties

The Cleveland-area franchise, which is part of the Top 40 distributor, has purchased th...

alphabroder | Prime Line Launches Source Abroad Apparel

The service from the Top 40 supplier allows for the streamlined creation of custom wear...

Barker Specialty Founder Inducted Into Meriden Hall of Fame

Herb Barker, a charismatic and much-loved promo entrepreneur, is part of the 2022 class...

USPS Shortens Delivery Time for Retail Ground, Parcel Select Ground Services

The Postal Service will not charge extra for the accelerated delivery.

Ohio State Trademarks the Word “THE” for Merch

Formally known as The Ohio State University, “THE has been a rallying cry in the Ohio S...

Is Promo Prepared for the Xinjiang Import Ban?

Border agents have begun enforcing new regulations mandating that products with ties to...

Fully Promoted Appoints New Marketing Leader

Kevin Davydov has joined the Top 40 distributor as marketing manager.

Gemline Partners With Milk Bar and Folly Coffee

The Top 40 supplier is adding offerings from the artisanal food/drink brands to its Gou...

Businesses Concerned About SEC’s Emissions Reporting Proposal

The potential regulations, which would compel publicly traded companies in promo and be...

Ennis Inc. Improves Sales, Earnings, Margins in Q1

The supplier of print and promo products reported that revenue for its fiscal first qua...

Koozie Group to Donate 5% of Writing Instrument Sales to United Way

The funds from the Top 40 supplier will help pay for back-to-school purchases for peopl...

Supermarket Chain Phasing Out Plastic Bags

Wegmans announced single-use plastic bags will soon no longer be offered at more of its...

Biden Signs Law Aimed at Improving Supply Chain, Lowering Costs

Potential impacts from the Ocean Shipping Reform Act could be a boon for the promo indu...

Professor Delivers Powerful Insights on Juneteenth and the History of Enslavement in the United States

Dr. Artress Bethany White, a poet, literary critic and professor at East Stroudsburg Un...

Study: Marketers Increasing Investment in Direct Mail

The findings come as research shows that end-recipients are wearying a bit on digital a...

Negotiators: No Strike Coming at West Coast Ports

While a new contract for port workers won’t be reached by the deadline, operations are ...

BDA Acquires Idea Planet

The Top 40 promo distributor notes that the merch agency it’s purchased has household n...

Could Declining Freight Rates Ease Promo Product Price Pressure?

Suppliers say it’s unlikely. On the bright side, they also note that the overstock issu...