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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.”

HanesBrands Suffers Ransomware Attack

The global apparel maker, whose products sell extensively in the promo market, has noti...

Acme United Corporation Acquires Promo Supplier Safety Made

The New Hampshire-based promotional products firm says the deal will boost its competit...

Musk: SpaceX to Accept Dogecoin Payments for Merch

The recent development is another interesting intersection between branded merchandise ...

Sportsman Cap & Bag Turns 85

The family-run company has grown from its humble origins in the Great Depression to a N...

Promo Leaders Report Progress in China Manufacturing

Recent COVID-fueled societal lockdowns have hampered the sector and while things aren’t...

Sex Pistols Release ‘God Save the Queen’ Coin as Platinum Jubilee Nears

The legendary punk band has paired the coin with an NFT in what’s a unique – and cheeky...

BAMKO’s Parent Company Names New CFO

Michael Koempel is taking over the chief financial officer role at Superior Group of Co...

IMAGEN Brands Names Jackie Walker National Sales Manager

Walker’s duties include marketplace analysis, recruitment, development and coaching tea...

Cap America Names Joel Krane National Sales Manager

Krane will work in collaboration with the Top 40 supplier’s other national sales manage...

Tekweld Leases 104,000-Square-Foot Building

The Top 40 promo supplier says the industrial space near its current headquarters will ...

Venturaline Acquires Best Way Promotions

The deal continues a recent run of heavy M&A activity in the promo products industry.

Underground Printing Moves Into 172,000-Square-Foot Headquarters

The promo distributor/decorator is based in Michigan with locations around the country.

Arch Promo Group Acquires Drum-Line

The deal involves two promo product suppliers and continues the swift pace of mergers a...

West Coast Port Worker Contract Talks Have Reportedly Been Suspended

The talks, which have potential to significantly impact global supply chains in the pro...

Survey: Mental Health Deteriorates Among American Professionals

A study from The Conference Board, a think tank, offers insights into the mental health...

HanesBrands Increases Sales, Hires Global Activewear President

Q1 sales increased 4.5% year over year. Meanwhile, experienced apparel executive Vaness...

Survey: Shippers Worried Peak Importing Season Could Be Worse Than Last Year

There’s concern that a surge in import demand could send freight rates soaring, trigger...

Under Armour CEO Patrik Frisk Steps Down

The Baltimore-based athletic apparel company has named chief operating officer Colin Br...

Koozie Group Promotes Rachel Rosario

Rosario, now the senior director of marketing and communication, has been with the Top ...

Overture Promotions Launches Diverse Supplier Portal

The Top 40 distributor’s parent company has also been certified as minority-owned. It’s...

ASB Hosts First-Ever ‘Accelerate’ Event

The in-person meeting brought together key suppliers and sales pros from the Top 40 dis...

Postal Service Aims to Implement Prices Increases in July

Rates on various services from the Postal Service could rise an average of 6.5% startin...

Biden Evaluating Tariffs on China Imports

The president and the White House press secretary confirmed that the administration is ...

Postal Service Aims to Implement Price Increases in July

Rates on various services from the Postal Service could rise an average of 6.5% startin...

The Campaign: An Earth Day Mailer for Ralph Lauren

Edna Hall of Harper + Scott spearheaded the initiative, which generated excitement amon...