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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.”

PCNA Partners With Sustainable Apparel Brand Tentree

Tentree plants 10 trees for every item sold.

Distributor Family Business of the Year 2021: Bankers Advertising Company

In 1895, S.W. Mercer heeded the call to head west. The Buckeye native left...

LiveXLive Partners With Merchbar

It’s a significant new partnership in the world of music and branded merchandise.

Hackers Demand $70 Million to End Cyberattack

Up to 1,500 businesses may have been compromised. Affected companies are urged to conta...

Trend Spotter: Glow-in-the-Dark Prints

The look is featured in a new collab between HyperX and Champion.

Colorado Outlaws Plastic Bags

The move could create opportunity for promo distributors.

Canadian Consumer, Business Sentiment Soars

It’s a good sign for promo products professionals – and the Canadian economy as a whole.

Jose Gomez Becomes President of Edwards Garment

Gomez is taking over the role at the Top 40 supplier as Gary Schultz transitions to ret...

BAMKO Names New President

Jake Himelstein rises to the role as former president Philip Koosed elevates to a C-Sui...

FedEx Cuts Off Some Customers, Imposes Fees

The multinational delivery services company also recently started selling promotional p...

Survey: Workers Question Return-to-Office

The study showed that nearly half of workers don’t quite see the need to return to an o...

BDA Promotes Wilkerson to Executive Role

Jon Wilkerson has been with the Top 40 firm for 23 years and built strong relationships...

Nike Increases Sales, Income

The maker of athletic apparel and footwear has reported its fourth quarter and full-yea...

Canadiens Stanley Cup Merch Abounds

The Habs are back in the finals for the first time in 28 years. Branded merch celebrati...

Supply Chain Issues Mean You Should Plan for Q4 Now

The holiday season is promo’s busiest time. Want to fully capitalize? Encourage clients...

Port Backlog in China Could Take Weeks to Clear

That could exacerbate issues like inventory shortfalls and rising product prices in the...

Gildan Joins US Cotton Trust Protocol

The move is part of the Top 40 promo supplier’s broader sustainability efforts.

Maple Ridge Farms Donates to Habitat for Humanity

The charitable contribution was part of the promo supplier’s Give Back program.

Facilisgroup Hosts Partner Summit in Nashville

It was good to be together again. That was the common sentiment among the more than...

Target Announces Ambitious Sustainability Plan

It’s another sign that eco-efforts across industries will gain steam – something about ...

Obituary: Alvin Lauter

The owner of supplier Carter & Holmes passed away in a car crash.

Nike’s ‘Swoosh’ Tops Most Iconic Logos Study

Top 40 promo distributor 4imprint commissioned the survey.

Study: Amazon to Top Walmart as Largest US Retailer

Both global retailers have a presence in the promo products industry.

Educate On Cons, Cyber Threats Now – Or Risk the Worst

The danger to your promo products business is real, increasing and potentially devastat...

Staples CEO Is Stepping Down

J. Sandy Douglas departs the company, parent firm of Top 40 distributor Staples Promoti...