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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.”

Bill Would Ban All Imports From Xinjiang, China

The measure, proposed because of what proponents said are human rights abuses in the re...

Feds Seize 11 Million Fake N95 Masks

3M, parent company of Top 40 supplier 3M/Promotional Markets, provided pivotal tips tha...

The Image Group Tops $50M, Launches New Brand Identity

The Ohio-headquartered promo distributor, which grew revenue by 44.6% in 2020, has also...

Economy Watch: Retail Sales Rise in January

Sales increases across retail categories, including bars and restaurants, could spell o...

Logomark Adopts Service Dog for Military Veteran

“Scout” was named through a contest that the Top 40 supplier held among its promo distr...

Koozie Group to Sell Internationally Again

The Top 40 supplier said this includes the capability to sell to distributors domestica...

ADG Debuts New Logo

The Top 40 promo products supplier said the logo is part of a new brand identity, which...

USPS Could Hike Rates, Slow First-Class Mail

The potential changes could hit businesses, including those in the promotional products...

AIM Smarter, Parent Company Increase Half-Year Sales

AIM Smarter’s U.S. market performance was a key factor in the 36% increase, but parent ...

Delta Apparel, HanesBrands Report Earnings

PPE was pivotal to HanesBrands’ full-year 2020 sales performance, though the company no...

Authorities Bust ‘Worst of the Worst’ Mask Fraud

News of the massive counterfeit N95 operation comes as N95 producer 3M, parent company ...

SwagCycle Marks First Year With ‘Green’ Milestones

The repurposing/recycling initiative gives a second life to unwanted promotional produc...

Will ‘Double-Masking’ Impact Promo Sales?

Some promotional products pros believe increasing calls for wearing two masks to protec...

Promo Suppliers Intensify Sustainability Efforts

From a nationwide solar setup to making products from earth-friendlier components, top ...

Facilisgroup Distributors Increase Sales 8%

The average annual rise in 2020 beat the promo industry average, which saw distributors...

Brady Tops NFL Merch Sales Rankings

The seven-time Super Bowl winner is the current reigning Super Bowl MVP.

Under Armour Ending Licensing Deal With NFL

The reported move is part of ongoing cost-cutting measures by the sportswear brand.

Proforma Sets Record For New ‘Million Dollar’ Club Members

Owner/affiliates of the Top 40 firm achieved the feat despite the challenges of the pan...

10 Markets to Target in 2021

There are sales to be had – you just have to know where to look.

ASI Digital Expo: Win More Business With Video

Put these practical tips into play to boost your business with the help of simple-to-ma...

Sweda Donates $100K to Wounded Warrior Project

The Top 40 promo supplier has an ongoing partnership with the nonprofit.

HPG Partners With Direct-to-Glass Printing Firm Fracture

Top 40 supplier HPG said it’s an exclusive partnership that will provide new, unique gi...

SanMar Enters Healthcare Apparel Market

The Top 40 promotional products supplier’s move comes through a new partnership with Wo...

Market Watch: US Manufacturing Grows in January

Promo products firms will want to keep an eye out for opportunities in the sector.

Demand for PPP2 Loans Strong in Promo

With COVID-19 still causing major business challenges, promotional products firms are a...