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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.”

EPromos, Chris Riggs Collaborate on Earth Day Art

Hit Promo was also part of the project, which included a charitable effort for COVID-19...

Grants Lend Helping Hand to Struggling Businesses

The grants are available from private companies that range from Facebook to Salesforce....

Yes, Distributors Are Still Selling Promo

Learn how some promotional products distributors are generating sales of promo and prin...

Musical Acts, NBA Teams Sell Branded Face Masks

The initiatives often have a charitable component.

GeigerBTC Names New Top Executive

Vicky Kinasz will be taking over for the retiring Frank Murphy.

New China Rules Delay PPE Exports

Importers in the promo industry have reported some minor delays due to the regulations,...

Experts: COVID-19 ‘Peak’ Is Nearing

Certain shutdown/social distancing practices in some areas of the U.S. could be conside...

Gemline Expands Into Hand Care Category

The expansion comes as the coronavirus fuels increased attention to keeping hands clean...

IMF: US GDP to Sink 5.9% in 2020

The International Monetary Fund has predicted that coronavirus-related disruption...

Dr. Birx Bobblehead to Support COVID Fight

Five dollars from the sale of each bobblehead will be donated to the Million Mask Chall...

Experts: COVID Turnaround Could Be on Horizon

Some positive data and predictions helped bolster stocks and raise hopes that there cou...

4imprint Says Orders Down 80%

As the largest distributor in the promotional products market, 4imprint’s performance c...

Provide Merch for Virtual Beer Festivals

It’s a proverbial ‘win-win’ for promo distributors and brewers at an otherwise dire time.

How to Build a Seven-Figure Store

Here’s another installment of The Campaign, a monthly feature from Counselor magazine t...

Case Study: Medical Mask Hooks

Inkwell Designers has gotten innovative, making a brandable product that pulls medical ...

Obituary: Sidney Siegel, Industrial Contacts

Siegel, who was 92, passed away due to complications from the coronavirus.

Gildan Making Facemasks, Isolation Gowns

The move marks a partial resumption of manufacturing activity for the apparel maker, wh...

Amazon to Halt a Business Shipping Service

Amazon is suspending a shipping service in which it delivers packages for businesses....

Fauci Bobblehead Generates $100K for COVID Fight

The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum says the bobblehead has become its best...

How to Stay Motivated During Hard Times

Use these simple, actionable strategies to keep moving forward.

After The Virus: The Promo Industry’s Future

COVID-19 will change the promotional products industry. Here’s how.

Final Four Merch Goes to Nonprofits

The branded merchandise was meant for the finale of college basketball’s centerpiece to...

COVID-19 Devastates European Promo Industry

Sales are plummeting and temporary shutdowns are occurring. Still, promotional products...

How to Ace Virtual Sales Presentations

Experts deliver practical, actionable strategies.

Tiger King Merch Is Everywhere

Swag tied to the wildly popular Netflix true crime documentary miniseries has exploded ...