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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.”

HALO Hires New Executive; Names Bellantone, Olds to New Roles

The largest distributor by revenue in the North American promo products industry believ...

Bill to Improve Supply Chain Moves Through Congress

Trade groups across industries, including promotional products, are urging legislators ...

SanMar Debuts Carbon Neutral Apparel Collection

Items in the Top 40 promo products supplier’s C-FREE line are certified through the Car...

‘Keep it. Give it.’ Report Shows Koozie Group Progress on Sustainability and More

The Top 40 promo products supplier has upped its environmental stewardship and corporat...

Gildan Launches Next Generation ESG Plan

The plan from the Top 40 promo products supplier guides sustainability and corporate so...

SwagCycle’s Charitable, Sustainability Results Soar in 2021

The organization recycles or repurposes unwanted promo products. In 2021, SwagCycle inc...

4imprint to Build Solar Array at Its Distribution Center

The Top 40 promo products distributor says the 2,600 solar panels will generate more th...

PCNA’s Eco Efforts Intensify With New Forest-Friendly Certifications

Two more of the Top 40 promo products supplier’s locations have earned Chain-Of-Custody...

Imprint Engine Establishes European Headquarters, Expands Domestically

The Minnesota-based firm operates a technology platform that it says largely automates ...

U.S., Global Economic Growth Forecasts Downgraded

The IMF and World Bank are expecting slower economic growth than previously predicted, ...

USPS to Slow Delivery Standard for Many First-Class Packages

The Postal Service will implement the longer delivery time standard on May 1.

AIA Corporation Names VP of Marketing

Promo products veteran Stacy Price steps into the new role.

Delta Apparel Names Matt Miller President of Delta Group

The Top 40 supplier’s Delta Group division operates in business channels that include t...

BPMA Awards Honor Top U.K. Promo Companies

The British Promotional Merchandise Association’s annual awards dinner was held in pers...

Fuel Surcharges Rise at FedEx, UPS

The hikes, which impact what it costs promo products companies and others to ship packa...

Surveys: China’s Manufacturing Slows, Contracts Amid COVID Surge

The majority of promo products sold in North America are made in China, making disrupti...

Shanghai COVID Shutdowns Threaten Supply Chains, Inventory

A lockdown in the large, important port city is exacerbating supply chain disruption, r...

AIM Promotes Angela Taylor to VP Position

Taylor is rising to the role of vice president of customer engagement and digital solut...

S&S Activewear Acquires TSF Sportswear

Following the acquisition, S&S products can now reach 99% of the United States, Canada ...

Kyiv Mayor Klitschko Featured in Gemline Webinar on Ukraine Crisis

Vitali Klitschko and other Ukrainian leaders provided harrowing insights into what thei...

Maple Ridge Farms Donating 10% of Sales to Support Ukraine

The Wisconsin-based food gifts supplier is sending the money to CARE’s Ukraine Crisis F...

Disney-Themed Hand Sanitizers Recalled Over Carcinogen, Toxic Substance

FDA testing found benzene, a carcinogen, in one hand sanitizer, while methanol was foun...

Obituary: Robert “Bob” Finn, Finn Graphics

The former owner of Finn Graphics, a much-loved personality in the promo industry, has ...

Philly Plastic Bag Ban Takes Full Effect

The prohibitions on single-use plastic bags and some paper bags can create opportunity ...

Gildan Ties Loan Borrowing Costs to Sustainability Goals

The Top 40 supplier said it’s the first Canadian apparel manufacturing company to link ...