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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.”

4imprint Says 2019 Sales Up 16% Through April

4imprint (asi/197045), the largest distributor in the promotional products industry...

‘Cocaine Mitch’ Swag Generates Campaign Funds, Stirs Controversy

‘Cocaine Mitch’ is a reference to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.

National Pen, Vistaprint Post Quarterly Sales Declines

Still, Top 40 distributor Cimpress (asi/162149), parent company of both brands, improve...

InnerWorkings Reports Q1 Loss, Sales Decline

The Top 40 distributor is predicting sales growth for the full year, though.

Gildan Reports 67% Decline In Q1 Earnings

The liquidation of Heritage Sportswear (asi/60582) contributed to Gildan’s (asi/56842) ...

Igloo Coolers Recalled After Child Becomes Trapped

Igloo products are sold in the promotional products industry, but indications are that ...

No Official Merchandise For New Royal Baby

The dearth of merch brakes with recent royal tradition.

Fire Hazard Prompts Recall On Mugs

The mugs were labeled "microwave safe." There was only one problem with that:...

Cintas Promotes Navy Veteran To CIO

Matt Hough has been with the Top 40 distributor since 2013.

Delta Apparel Reports Net Loss For Fiscal Half-Year

Top 40 supplier Delta Apparel (asi/49172) has reported a net loss of $209,000 for the...

Will Smith Releases New ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ Merch & It’s Suddenly 1992 Again

The mega star’s limited-time swag collection is another sign of the marketing potential...

Attorney: Heritage Sportswear Liquidation Could Take Months

The Top 40 supplier is still processing orders despite the soon-to-come closure.

New Jersey Could Ban Both Plastic & Paper Bags

Such a ban could potentially benefit promotional product distributors.

Authorities: Promo Pro Killed While Saving Rabbi’s Life In Anti-Semitic Synagogue Shooting

Hero Lori Gilbert-Kaye was a senior account manager at Pro Specialties Group (asi/229725).

ePromos, Mid-Nite Snax & Tekweld Team Up To Power Autism Fundraiser

Centered on cookie-baking and e-tailing, the campaign has so far raised more than $250,...

ePromos, Midnite Snax & Tekweld Team Up To Power Autism Fundraiser

Centered on cookie-baking and e-tailing, the campaign has so far raised more than $250,...

Showdown Displays’ Parent Company Acquires Another European Firm

Sign-Zone announced the acquisition of Promic B.V. Display Systems late Thursday.

Taco Bell Debuts New Line Of Summery Branded Merchandise

“Hot sauce” is the collection’s definitive theme.

U.S. Economy Crushes Estimates & Grows 3.2% In Q1

It’s a positive sign for the promotional products industry, which saw distributor sales...

New CEO & COO/CFO Named At MadeToOrder

Longtime leaders Rod and Barbara Brown are transitioning out of the distributorship.

States Considering Restrictions, Bans On Balloon Launches

Promo suppliers who sell balloons say the limitations are painting an inaccurately broa...

9 Tips on How to Protect Company Data

Advice for finding more success in business and beyond.

Charles River Apparel Launches ‘Clothing for a Cause’

It’s the latest charitable campaign from the philanthropically-minded Top 40 supplier.

Fisher Space Pen Co. Launches 50th Anniversary Moon Landing Collector's Set, Anniversary Pens

Fisher Space Pen Co. is a supplier selling in the promotional products space.

President Trump's Effect on the Promo Products Industry

The 45th U.S. President has been an engine and an anchor for the promo market. Here's why.