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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.”

Josh Appelbaum Joins Vantage Apparel

The Top 40 supplier has named Appelbaum to the position of vice president of digital tr...

Report: Russia-Backed Cyber Criminals Step Up Hack Attempts

It’s another wake-up call for companies in the promo industry to get serious about cybe...

Power Summit 2021: Predicting Promo’s Future

ASI Vice Chairman Matthew Cohn led a deep dive into what lies ahead for promo during a ...

Federal Bill Aims to Reform Shipping Industry

The act takes aim at what some say are unfair, anti-competitive practices that have gro...

Grateful Dead Tee Sells for Nearly $18,000

It became the most expensive vintage rock T-shirt ever sold.

Catherine Kruse Returns in New VP Role at iPROMOTEu

The experienced executive is heading up a new division as vice president of global sour...

M&A Makes Its Big Comeback

Fatigued by pandemic complications and the rising cost of doing business, industry owne...

PPE Fraud Suit Against Promo Distributor to Proceed in Ohio Court

A judge denied a motion from Jade Designs, which was doing business as a Fully Promoted...

Record-Breaking Port Congestion, Trucker Shortage Reported

The issues are exacerbating promo’s supply chain challenges.

Gemline Expands Gourmet Expressions Food Gift Line

There are two new brand partners and 25 new food gifts.

Richard Montañez Inspires In ASI Power Summit Keynote

The famous founder of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, who has authored one of corporate America’s ...

Storm Creek Says All Products Now ‘Eco-Made’

The green-focused initiative is more evidence of the growing movement toward greater su...

Power 50 2021: No. 39 David Klatt & Melissa Ralston, Koozie Group

Welcome to the 2021 Power 50 list , which ranks the most influential people in the...

Power 50 2021: No. 1 Phil Koosed, BAMKO

Welcome to the 2021 Power 50 list , which ranks the most influential people in the...

Data Shows 12 Million Metric Tons of Goods Offshore at SoCal Ports

The stark stat highlights ongoing port congestion that’s contributing to inventory shor...

Import Relief? Port of LA to Operate 24/7

It’s one of the key actions the Biden Administration has announced to help alleviate bo...

IMF Trims Economic Forecast, Raises Inflation Concerns

The downgrade in anticipated growth in the U.S. and global economies is a partial resul...

Geiger Names Two New Executives

As chief information officer, Tuan Huynh replaces Dale Denham, who left to join PPAI as...

Next Level Apparel Reports Data Security Incident

The Top 40 supplier said sensitive information, like Social Security numbers, may have ...

FedEx, Postal Service Release Holiday Shipping Deadlines

The holiday shipping season is set to intensify.

NY Businessman Pleads Guilty In PPE Fraud Case

The scheme highlights the continued need for promo products companies to source smartly...

By the Numbers: The Supply Chain Disaster

From shipping to labor to manufacturing, here’s a numerical look at the issues that are...

States Challenge Postal Service Mail Slow Down

Attorneys general from 19 states and Washington, D.C. are challenging the plan that wil...

California Now Regulates Use of Recycling Symbol

The governor signed the legislation into law this week, along with other regulation bil...

October Is National Disability Employment Awareness

In this Q&A, Dr. Susanne M. Bruyère shares insights on this important inclusion initiat...