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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.”

C-Suite Shake-Up Occurs at Under Armour

Two executives are departing the maker of athletic apparel and footwear, while a chief ...

Union Negotiators for UPS Workers Cut Off Contract Talks as Strike Deadline Looms

The Teamsters want the delivery service provider to present a “best and final” contract...

Primer: How To Handle Trademark Infringement Issues

Legal experts offer basic tips for avoiding trademark infringement in logos and graphic...

Baltimore Glassware Decorators Has Closed

The supplier had specialized in branded drinkware.

UPS Workers Authorize Strike If New Contract Not Reached by End of July

A strike is not imminent, and negotiations are ongoing. If a work stoppage were to occu...

Inclusion & Support: ASI Celebrates Pride With Special Events

Employees enjoyed an on-site Fun Walk, happy hour, virtual tour of a local LGBTQ+ suppo...

Imperial Chosen as the Licensed Headwear Provider for Major League Pickleball

Top 40 supplier Sportsman Cap & Bag (asi/88877) carries the Imperial brand and is offer...

Inclusion & Support: ASI Celebrates Pride With Special Events

*Writer Sara Lavenduski and Photographer Sean Bolton contributed to this report. ...

Ennis, Inc. Reports Sales Increase, Flat Earnings in Q1

The publicly traded supplier of print and promotional products said recent acquisitions...

Gregg Szpicek To Lead Tekweld Sales Team

The industry veteran rejoined the Top 40 firm as vice president of business development...

ASB Ranks Among Top 10 Workplaces in Minnesota

The Top 40 distributor placed fourth among large companies on the list compiled by the ...

Skateboard Apparel Brand Sues Phil Mickelson’s LIV Golf Team Over Logo

Fallen Footwear alleges that Lefty’s HyFlyers GC logo is “nearly identical” to its insi...

Friends of Late Industry Leader Steve Friedman Use Merch to Raise Cancer-Battling Funds

Top 40 distributor BAMKO is backing the effort by matching donations.

Screen Printer’s ‘SELL’ Shirts Fuel Viral Fan Protest Against Oakland Athletics Ownership

Fans accuse Owner John Fisher of running the team into the ground and are irate that he...

Promo Executives Say Tentative Contract for West Coast Port Workers Is Good News for Supply Lines

While the deal still needs final ratification, the preliminary agreement is positive, a...

4 Quirky Merch Trends From the 2023 U.S. Open Championship Collection

Promo products distributors can capitalize by translating the trends to the right clien...

Appeals Court Says Workplace Discrimination Lawsuit Against S&S Activewear Can Proceed

Former employees claim “sexist, misogynistic” rap music that was allegedly played at th...

Judge: Top 40 Distributor Can’t Be Held Liable as a Manufacturer in Power Bank-Caused House Fire Lawsuit

The ruling from the Court of Appeals of Indiana upholds an earlier trial court decision...

Phil Gergen Named CIO of Koozie Group

Gergen has worked on the technology side of promo for 20 years and has been active in P...

Kaeser & Blair Promotes Liza Sachs to CRO, Scott Baker to COO

The Top 40 distributorship believes the experienced leaders will be instrumental in dri...

Promo Leaders Advocate for the Industry in Washington, D.C.

More than 60 promotional product professionals met with federal lawmakers and their sta...

Ameramark Opens Production Facility in Mexico

The California-based supplier owns the operation, which executives say will allow the f...

Galaxy Balloons Rebrands as ‘Galaxy, More Than Balloons’

The fresh identity includes a new logo.

Printful Acquires Snow Commerce

The deal involves two companies operating at the intersection of e-commerce and print-o...

Jason Emery Acquires Majority Stake in Toddy Gear

Emery has been an executive at the supplier since 2014. He has made the acquisition in ...