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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.”

Starline Names Jeffrey Hassler President; Mason Lapsker Becomes CEO

Hassler has been with the Top 40 firm for about a decade. Lapsker is the grandson of co...

Alphabroder Suing Company Formerly Known as Teespring for $633K

The Top 40 supplier’s case is one of at least seven lawsuits filed this year against th...

Chip Danby Named VP of Sales for EdwardsX

Formerly known as Bishop Custom Clothing, EdwardsX is the custom-apparel division of To...

Supplier Rebrands to Orbus Visual Communications Canada

The Ontario-based company was previously known as Ultima Displays Canada. It’s also got...

Competitive Edge Promotes Dawn Janis to VP of Sales

Janis is an industry veteran who joined the woman-owned distributorship a year ago.

Proforma Names Evan Gall Vice President of Sales

The Top 40 distributor said that Gall will steer sales strategy and build strong client...

Federal Rescheduling of Marijuana to a Class III Substance Could Spark Promo Sales, Distributors Say

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is considering changing cannabis from a Schedu...

Arch Promo Group Acquires Made-in-USA Drinkware Supplier

Arch, which already owns multiple industry suppliers, has bought Illinois-based HOWW Ma...

A $26K Con: The Pidcock Poser Victimizes Another Distributor

A fraudster fronted as a real buyer for Ohio University – Michael Pidcock – and tricked...

Boundless Names Tanya McKinney Director of Business Development

McKinney is an industry veteran with past experience at other Top 40 firms.

A Supplier’s Perspective on the ‘Pidcock’ Con & Related Scams Aimed at Industry Companies

The fraud attempts happen frequently, says Justin Tsou. Suppliers and distributors can ...

Top 40 Distributor Fully Promoted Elevates Two Leaders to New Roles

Kurt Tempelmeyer and George Matchak have past experience at other Top 40 firms.

Facilisgroup & Brand Addition Parent Company Increased Sales in First Half of 2023

Headquartered in the United Kingdom, The Pebble Group generated sales of £63.3 million,...

Adform Creative Has Rebranded as brandor

Company ownership is remaining the same. The new name reflects the promo distributorshi...

FTC Orders Clothing Accessories Companies To Pay More Than $190K for False Made-in-the-USA Claims

Customers must also be notified. The case has takeaways for promo firms that wish to av...

West Coast Port Workers Ratify Contract; East & Gulf Coast Contract Talks Loom

The ratification ends the potential of a supply chain-crippling strike out west, but no...

Niche Market Spotlight: Craft Brewing

Distributors can use these strategies and insights to increase business with the nearly...

The Future of Private Equity in Promo

As PE’s influence continues to grow, the debate over its impact – positive force or thr...

Nadel Acquires Seattle-Based Distributor Bravo! Branding

Bravo! has a history spanning more than 25 years and did $7 million in revenue in 2022,...

Small-Town Virginia Printer Makes Official Merch for ‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ Singer Oliver Anthony

Anthony DeMarco is a neighbor and friend to Anthony and was working to support the vira...

Premier Press Acquires KG Specialties

The deal involves two Portland, OR-based companies that offer combined solutions that r...

‘SELL’ Shirts Aimed at Oakland A’s Owner Demonstrate Power of Message Merch

The shirts, created by a California screen printer, have proven popular this summer wit...

Ouray Sportswear’s Facility in Englewood, CO, Is Closing

More than 150 employees will be laid off. L2 Brands, based in Pennsylvania, acquired Ou...

Proforma Names Charity Gibson Chief Marketing Officer

Gibson has extensive experience in promo and is known throughout the industry for her i...

Trump Reportedly Raising Millions for Presidential Campaign With ‘Mugshot Merch’

The former president, who is running to be the Republican candidate in the 2024 electio...