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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.”

NJ May Make Grocery Stores Provide Reusable Bags

The mandate is part of a proposed bill banning plastic and paper bags statewide.

Facilisgroup’s Parent Company Raises Nearly $175 Million In IPO

By going public, The Pebble Group has plans to pay off debt and fuel business growth.

China Insists On U.S. Tariff Rollback

The reported hardline position could postpone a ‘Phase One’ trade deal, causing more co...

Audit Alleges Corruption in Promo Product Buying

A government tourism official in a Florida county improperly used her position to buy $...

Opinion: The Five Most Fun Holiday Merch Items From Food Brands (So Far)

There’s a hat with a built-in spork holder, and so much more. Plus, one bae-tastic hono...

Survey: Brand Consistency Can Boost Sales

Brands could increase revenue by as much as a third if they consistently adhered to...

Trump: ‘I’ll Raise Tariffs Even Higher’

The threat comes as some analysts say a “Phase One” US/China trade deal might not be si...

Augusta Sportswear Launches Sublimation Platform

The digital design tool allows for the quick creation of sublimated designs.

Sourcing Watch: Forced Labor Reports in Xinjiang, China

U.S. officials are calling for sanctions. Supply chains, including those of promo produ...

Delta Apparel’s Full-Year Sales Up Nearly 10%

The Top 40 supplier’s net income increased, too.

Massachusetts Senate Approves Plastic Bag Ban Bill

The House could vote next year. A ban could benefit promo distributors.

SanMar Raises $130,000 for Health Organization

The beneficiary, Bailey-Boushay House, helps people living with HIV/AIDS.

How to Handle Negative Online Employee Reviews

Popular web destinations for disgruntled employees to post reviews include career...

Phishing Scam Victimizes Top 40 Distributors

Plus, nine tips for how to protect your company.

Report: China Pessimistic About ‘Phase One’ Trade Deal

The trade war, with its impact on the promotional products industry, appears poised to ...

Trump Threatens Tariff Increase

The U.S. president has put the kibosh on reports that a rollback of tariffs on Chinese ...

BAMKO’s Growth Propels $10 Million Expansion

The Top 40 distributor has accelerated sales in the large program fulfillment channel.

Facilisgroup Parent Company to List on London Stock Exchange

U.K.-based The Pebble Group is also the parent firm of global promo distributor Brand A...

Proforma Launches ProGlobal Network

The program aims to enhance worldwide opportunities for the Top 40 distributor’s networ...

Reports: Trump Could Rollback China Tariffs

It’s possible that levies that affect some items the promo products industry sells coul...

J. Charles Names Jay Donlin VP of Sales and Marketing

J.Charles (asi/62985), a designer that crafts personalized awards, drinkware, and...

Edwards Garment Acquires Bishop Custom Clothing

Top 40 promotional products supplier Edwards Garment (asi/51752) has acquired Bishop...

Federal Bill Targeting Promo Products Industry Could Be Modified

It’s too soon to say how things will play out, but promo industry leaders are working w...

Promo Supplier Midnite Snax Partners With Dylan’s Candy Bar

Dylan Lauren, Ralph Lauren’s daughter, founded the global confectionary/lifestyle brand.

InnerWorkings Reports Q3 Net Loss

The Top 40 firm’s performance was nonetheless an improvement over the prior year’s thir...