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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.”

Stran & Co. Increases Sales & Earnings in Q3 2023

The Top 40 distributor’s total revenue is also up nearly 30% through the first nine mon...

Q3 Industry Growth Is Slowest in Post-COVID Era

Sales for the largest distributors were nearly flat and mid-sized firms had the biggest...

Industry Suppliers Navigating Panama Canal Sourcing Challenge

Drought-caused issues are making it more difficult to move products coming from Asia th...

Target Print & Mail Acquires Bowman Promotional Specialties

The deal involves two Florida-based industry firms.

Rustico Halts Order Intake Through the End of the Holidays

The supplier of handcrafted leather products said the move is a result of “unexpected f...

Q3 Sales Rise for Gildan, But Revenue Down for the Year

The Top 40 supplier has remained profitable, but earnings are less than what they were ...

Supplier Ball Pro Acquires Competitor LogoSport

Both firms specialize in brandable golf products for the industry.

SnugZ USA Appoints Kevin Mullaney to National Sales Role

Mullaney is an award-winning industry veteran who previously worked for a Virginia-base...

Report: Brand Management Firms Interested in Buying Champion From Hanes

WHP Global and Authentic Brands Group are said to be among the suitors for the iconic s...

Underground Printing Continues Midwest Expansion With New Location in Columbus, OH

It’s the distributor/decorator’s third location in the Buckeye State.

Pen Company of America Names National Sales Manager

Ian Brudenell, who has sales experience at Top 40 firms, is stepping into the key role.

Counselor Power 50 2023: No. 34 Chris Lee, The Pebble Group

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Counselor Power 50 2023: No. 50 Jeff Lederer, Myron

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Promo Sales Growth Helps Cimpress Increase Overall Revenue In Q1

The publicly traded Top 40 distributor also hiked its profitability outlook for its fis...

Counselor Power 50 2023: No. 28 Pierre Montaubin & Melissa Ralston, Koozie Group

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Counselor Power 50 2023: No. 21 Jake Himelstein, BAMKO

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Counselor Power 50 2023: No. 24 Andy Shape, Stran & Company

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Counselor Power 50 2023: No. 26 Frank Myers, S&S Activewear

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Counselor Power 50 2023: No. 1 Kevin Lyons-Tarr & Suzanne Worwood, 4imprint

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Counselor Power 50 2023: No. 29 Jo Gilley, Overture Promotions

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Counselor Power 50 2023: No. 7 Chris Anderson, HPG

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Counselor Power 50 2023: No. 4 Marc Simon, HALO Branded Solutions

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Stahls’ Acquires Fulfill Engine

Fulfill Engine, a software technology company, is known for its work on e-commerce, ord...

Travelers Indemnity Co. & Distributor Settle Trademark Infringement Lawsuit

The insurer had accused the promo firm of using its name and logo in email prospecting ...

Gildan Closing a Yarn-Spinning Plant in North Carolina

Some 258 jobs are affected, but the Top 40 supplier said most employees have the option...