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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.”

Hub Pen Acquires Two Texas Suppliers

Top 40 supplier Hub Pen Company (asi/61966) of Braintree, MA, has acquired two...

Survey Suggests Holiday Opportunity With Small Store Owners

Small store owners in the U.S. say that the biggest impediments to undertaking...

Walmart Removes T-Shirt Promoting Journalist Lynching

Walmart landed in hot water last week for selling, through its online marketplace,...

Delta Apparel Reports Full-Year Sales

Despite gains in promo products revenue, Top 40 supplier Delta Apparel (asi/49172)...

Oklahoma Governor Places Prohibition on State Promo Spending

Mary Fallin, the governor of Oklahoma, has issued an executive order that could curb...

The Proinnovative Line Is Acquiring Zenith Promotions

The parent company of The Proinnovative Line (asi/79840) of Phoenix, AZ, is acquiring...

NAFTA Talks Spark Concern in Promo Industry

The latest talks to rework the North American Free Trade Agreement entered Tuesday...

Branded Tees at Center of Beer Feud

Craft beer maker Arrogant Brewing is cleverly promoting its bad boy image and...

CafePress Reports Q3 Sales Decline

CafePress reported this month that its third quarter 2017 net sales declined 22%,...

Supplier Named in Hoverboard Recall

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) this week announced recalls on a...

Ice Cream Fit for a Jedi

The force is sweet with this one. Star Wars: The Last Jedi , the latest film in...

Mid-Nite Snax Is Expanding

Construction is underway on a forthcoming facility that will give Mid-Nite Snax...

Target Halts Sales of Fidget Spinners Over Lead

Retail chain Target is stopping sales of two fidget spinners after an independent...

Lanco Enters Agreement To Be Acquired

Top 40 supplier Lanco will continue operations and plans to maintain current employee...

Halls & Company Acquires ActNow Media

Minnesota-based Halls & Company (asi/59080), manufacturer of ID Line, has...

HanesBrands Returns to Organic Sales Growth

HanesBrands (asi/59528) produced year-over-year organic sales growth for the first...

Under Armour Has a Rocky Third Quarter

Athletic wear brand Under Armour experienced a 5% year-over-year decline in third...

HALO Acquires American Pacific Promotions

Top 40 distributor HALO Branded Solutions (asi/356000) has acquired the business of...

2018 Promotional Product Supplier of the Year: Towel Specialties

With its ingenuity and outstanding service, the Maryland-based supplier takes the top s...

2018 Promotional Product Supplier of the Year First Runner-Up: Gill Studios

A leading supplier for decades, Gill Studios cements its place as one of the industry’s...

D.C. Company Aims to Disrupt Sports Merch Industry With Real-Time Merchandise

Professional and collegiate sports are filled with big moments. Each huge win and...

These Adidas Soccer Jerseys Can Only Be Worn In the Digital World

Well, here's a 21 st century twist on branded apparel: All new football kits -...

Barstool Sports Takes Aim At NFL Over Trademarked Slogan, Merchandise

Merchandise, branding and trademarks are at the center of a brewing legal battle...

Trend Alert: Tote-Mania Overtakes New York

Totes are suddenly an extremely hot, sought-after accessory being sported with...

Will DipClip Be The Next Big Promotional Product?

If you have ever scarfed McNuggets while in traffic, or wolfed down a Whopper in a...