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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.”

'Game of Thrones' Sweepstakes, Swag Helps Fuel Red Cross Blood Drive

'GOT' T-shirts are among the branded merchandise on offer.

Maine Legislators Want Statewide Ban On Single-Use Plastic Bags

The prohibition could benefit the promotional products industry.

Gildan’s Sales, Earnings Per Share Rose In 2018 & Q4

The Top 40 supplier expects more gains in 2019.

How to Generate More Engagement on Facebook

Facebook remains one of the most powerful social tools there is, with 68% of...

Trump/Kim Summit Merch Hits the Market in Hanoi

T-shirts screen-printed with images of the leaders are selling in Vietnam’s capital city.

U.S. Promo Supplier Makes Conference Table Pads For Trump/Kim Hanoi Summit

Meanwhile, screen-printed T-shirts featuring images of the leaders are among the merch ...

Case Study Q&A: Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave’s New Merch Line

Top 40 distributor BAMKO (asi/131431) delivered the collection for the reality TV star/...

Military Veterans in the Promo Products Industry

Those who’ve served in the U.S. military are drawing on their backgrounds to power busi...

Trump Could Delay Increasing Tariffs On Chinese Imports

U.S. levies on $200 billion in Chinese goods are set to rise to 25% on March 2.

Delta Apparel Reports Q1 Net Loss

The Top 40 firm said the loss resulted from a litigation expense, despite a net sales r...

S&S Activewear Opens Massive Distribution Center in Nevada

The facility offers one-day shipping to Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Uta...

National Bobblehead Hall of Fame & Museum Officially Opens

Bobbleheads aren't the biggest category in the promotional products industry, but...

Carolina Hurricanes Turn 'Bunch of Jerks' Insult Into Clever Branded T-Shirts

For promotional products firms, the tee highlights the growing opportunity with "moment...

Walmart, DreamWorks Wed VR & Branded Merch To Hype New 'How To Train Your Dragon' Movie

Startup Spatial& created the innovative virtual reality experience.

Consumer Sentiment Rises In Early February

The good news was tempered by a report of weak December retail sales, though analysts q...

HanesBrands Scores High Marks For Sustainable Practices On CDP Climate Change Report

Transparency, managing emissions, implementing best practices and taking coordinated ac...

Report: Social Audits Don’t Detect Abuse of Women Workers In Garment Factories

The assertion from Human Rights Watch could be important for promo companies that sourc...

’47 Brand Debuts Line Celebrating Historically Black Colleges and Universities

The capsule collection of branded merchandise aims, in part, to help champion the power...

Case Study: Cintas Creates Apparel Collection for JW Marriott

The Top 40 firm is also spearheading an eco-minded effort to recycle old Marriott unifo...

NJ Devils Go Seinfeld-Retro With Hilarious David Puddy Bobblehead

Puddy was a fictional superfan of the hockey club that appeared on the show. He’s becom...

Staples, Inc. Acquires DEX Imaging

More acquisitions could be in the cards for the parent company of Top 40 distributor St...

Geiger Promotes Worden To Regional Sales VP Role

Long-term loyalty and a track record of success have paid off for Kerry Worden. ...

Ruth Bader Ginsburg Merch Has Gone Viral

Action figures, T-shirts, air fresheners and mugs branded to the justice are among the ...

Thulin To Retire As 3M Chairman

Inge Thulin is retiring and will not stand for reelection to the position of...

Shineman Out as Vistaprint CEO; Keane Takes Role

The announcement of Trynka Shineman’s departure comes following a fiscal quarter descri...